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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Software Engineer - **Company:** SIGNALFIRE IV GP, L.L.C. - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon S3, Google App Engines, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Code Review, Databases, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Distributed Systems, Django Web Framework, Amazon DynamoDB, Elasticsearch, Github, Python (Programming Language), PostgreSQL, MongoDB, MySQL, Node.Js, RabbitMQ, Ruby on Rails, Redis, Svelte, Ruby, Software Deployment, TypeScript, WebSocket, Google Cloud, Enterprise Software Applications, ReactJS, Flask (Web Framework), Backend, Fastapi, Vue.js, Amazon Relational Database Service, Containerization, AngularJS, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Apache Kafka, Graphql, Front End Software Development, Functional Programming, Restful APIs, Terraform, Docker, Jenkins, Golang, Programming Languages, Microservices - **Published:** August 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/599ad65c-5844-4611-9054-53b7bc626f8e ## About the Role * 8+ years of experience in full stack development, with a strong record of technical leadership * Expertise in front-end frameworks (React, Angular, Vue.js, Svelte) and back-end frameworks (Node.js, Django, Flask, Ruby on Rails, FastAPI) * Strong experience with databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB, Redis) * Proficiency in cloud platforms (AWS, Google Cloud Platform, Azure) and containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes) * Experience with distributed systems, high-availability architectures, and event-driven designs * Proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Ruby, Go, or Java * Strong background in CI/CD, DevOps, and infrastructure-as-code tools * Experience in mentoring engineers and leading large-scale technical projects ## Description We're looking to connect with exceptional Principal Front-End, Back-End, and Full Stack Engineers who are excited about driving technical strategy, shaping architecture, and building scalable full stack applications at high-growth startups. By joining SignalFire's Talent Network, your profile will be shared with our portfolio companies, giving you visibility into exclusive early-stage opportunities that may not be publicly listed. Who Should Join? We're looking for engineers who are: ? Passionate about architecting scalable, high-performance full stack applications ? Excited to lead technical decision-making and mentor engineering teams ? Experienced in designing end-to-end systems, from modern front-end UIs to robust back-end services Typical Roles & Responsibilities * Define and drive technical architecture, best practices, and full stack development strategy * Design, build, and maintain scalable, high-performance applications across the front-end and back-end * Develop APIs, microservices, and cloud-native solutions to support large-scale applications * Optimize performance, security, and reliability across the application stack * Work closely with founders, product managers, and engineering teams to align business and technology goals * Establish and lead code review, testing, and deployment best practices * Mentor and guide senior engineers, fostering a strong engineering culture, * Languages & Frameworks: JavaScript, TypeScript, Python, Ruby, Golang, Java, React, Angular, Vue.js, Svelte, Node.js, Django, Flask, Ruby on Rails, FastAPI * Databases: PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, DynamoDB, Redis * Cloud & DevOps: AWS (Lambda, EC2, S3, RDS), Google Cloud Platform (App Engine, Firestore), Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, Jenkins, GitHub Actions * Other Tools: GraphQL, REST APIs, WebSockets, Kafka, RabbitMQ, Elasticsearch What Happens Next? 1. Submit your application to join SignalFire's Talent Ecosystem. 2. We review applications on an ongoing basis to identify strong candidates. 3. If there's a match, a SignalFire talent partner or a leader from one of our startups may reach out directly. 4. No match yet? 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