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# Principal Software Engineer

- **Company:** Pella Corporation
- **Location:** Urbandale, IA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, User Authentication, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Software Quality, Continuous Integration, Data Security, Relational Databases, DevOps, Design of User Interfaces, PostgreSQL, Machine Learning, Microsoft SQL Server, Node.Js, OAuth, Performance Tuning, Next.js, Service Development Studio, Software Engineering, TypeScript, ReactJS, Cypress (Programming Language), Backend, Data Layers, Event Driven Architecture, Containerization, Playwright, Enterprise Integration, Apache Kafka, Graphql, Front End Software Development, Api Design, Api Gateway, Restful APIs, Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS), Api Management, Docker, Microservices, Oracledb
- **Published:** October 20, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=a9a1be811b4f130e

## About the Role

* 8+ years of professional software engineering experience, with at least 3 years in a principal, staff, or equivalent senior technical leadership role.
 * Expert proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript across both frontend and backend environments.
 * Deep experience with React and Next.js, including server-side rendering, app routing, state management, and component architecture.
 * Strong expertise in Node.js and backend service development.
 * Deep experience with GraphQL and REST API design, implementation, and governance.
 * Solid understanding of API architecture, authentication, and authorization mechanisms (OAuth, JWT, etc.).
 * Hands-on experience with relational databases (MS SQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle DB).
 * Proficiency with Docker for containerization and deployment.
 * Familiarity with event-driven architecture (SNS/SQS, Kafka).
 * Knowledge of API gateway technologies and microservices architecture.
 * Proven ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders and executive audiences.
 * Demonstrated track record of delivering scalable, high-quality solutions in enterprise environments., * Experience with enterprise systems integration (CPQ, ERP, PLM, CRM).
 * Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, DevOps practices, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
 * Experience with testing frameworks across the stack (Jest, Playwright, Cypress, etc.).
 * Familiarity with design systems, accessibility standards, and UI performance optimization.
 * Strong leadership and mentoring skills with the ability to influence technical direction at an organizational level.
 * Experience evaluating and integrating AI/ML capabilities or automation tooling into engineering workflows.

## Description

* Lead the design, development, and evolution of full stack solutions spanning frontend, backend, and enterprise integration layers.
 * Own and advance our enterprise GraphQL API platform, ensuring it meets performance, scalability, and security standards as the connective tissue between all enterprise systems.
 * Architect and build modern frontend applications using React and Next.js, establishing patterns and standards for UI development across teams.
 * Partner with product owners, business stakeholders, and technical teams to understand complex requirements and deliver clear, maintainable solutions.
 * Define and enforce engineering standards across API design, frontend architecture, code quality, testing, and CI/CD practices.
 * Lead and influence architectural discussions across the organization, driving decisions on integration patterns, frontend architecture, and enterprise connectivity.
 * Guide and mentor senior, mid-level, and junior developers - fostering a culture of technical excellence, ownership, and continuous improvement.
 * Work across diverse data layers including MS SQL, PostgreSQL, and Oracle DB, ensuring efficient data access, transformation, and exposure through APIs.
 * Drive improvements to CI/CD pipelines, containerization strategies, and deployment processes across the stack.
 * Identify and champion opportunities to introduce AI, automation, and emerging technologies to reduce toil and accelerate engineering velocity.