Principal Software Engineer I (ReactJS)

ConnectWise (Pune, MH, India) Follow 18 days ago

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General Summary:

The Principal Software Engineer I is responsible for developing high-quality, innovative, fully performing software in compliance with coding standards. This individual works in partnership with cross-functional teams to ensure that software deliverables, including designs, codes, and tests, are completed in a timely manner, while remaining aligned with industry and organizational standards.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Platform Architecture & Strategy

Define and evolve the frontend platform architecture (React, TypeScript, micro-frontends if applicable)
Establish patterns for:
- Component architecture (atomic / design system-driven)
- State management (Redux Toolkit, Zustand, server state via React Query, etc.)
Make build vs buy decisions for UI tooling

2. Design System & Component Platform

Lead development of a scalable design system
Ensure:
- Accessibility
- Internationalization (i18n)
- Theming and white-labeling capability
Maintain reusable component libraries (Storybook, tokens, primitives)
Enable cross-product UI consistency

3. Developer Experience (DX) & Tooling

Build and maintain:
- Monorepo tooling
- CLI tools and scaffolding generators
- CI/CD pipelines for frontend apps
Optimize:
- Build performance
- Test pipelines
- Local developer setup
Standardize linting, formatting, and code quality practices

4. Performance & Scalability

Define and enforce performance budgets (Core Web Vitals)
Lead optimization across:
- Bundle size (code-splitting, tree-shaking)
- Runtime performance
- Rendering strategies
Implement observability for frontends:
- RUM tools (Dynatrace, Datadog, New Relic, etc.)

5. Architecture Governance

Act as the technical authority for frontend/UI decisions
Conduct architecture reviews and POC evaluations
Define coding standards and engineering guidelines
Mentor senior engineers and influence cross-team decisions

6. Micro-Frontend & Platform Integration

Define strategies for:
- Micro-frontends (Module Federation, SPA composition)
- Shared dependencies and versioning
Build robust integration patterns with backend services (GraphQL/REST/BFF)
Ensure platform scalability across teams and products

7. Security & Compliance

Enforce frontend security best practices:
- CSP, XSS prevention
- Secure auth flows (OAuth, OIDC)
Work with platform/security teams on compliance requirements

8. Leadership & Influence

Act as a multiplier across teams, not just an individual contributor
Influence product and business decisions via technical insight
Represent frontend engineering in executive-level discussions
Drive engineering culture and innovation

Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities Required:

8+ years of software engineering experience with deep expertise in React & modern frontend ecosystems
Proven experience building frontend platforms or large-scale UI systems
Strong knowledge of:
- TypeScript, modern JavaScript (ES2025+)
- React internals, hooks, rendering lifecycle
- Next.js / SSR / edge architectures
Experience with:
- Monorepos and build tooling
- Design systems and component libraries
Demonstrated experience influencing org-wide architecture

Key Traits

Systems thinker with platform mindset
Strong bias for standardization and reuse
Ability to balance long-term strategy with execution
Excellent communication and stakeholder alignment skills

Success Metrics

Adoption rate of platform components across teams
Reduction in frontend build & deployment times
Improvement in Core Web Vitals
Developer productivity (onboarding time, PR velocity)
Reduction in UI inconsistencies across products

Typical Tech Stack (2026)

React 18+, TypeScript
design tokens
GraphQL / BFF layer
Storybook for component development
Playwright / Jest for testing

Working Conditions: Pune (Hybrid)

ConnectWise is an Equal Opportunity Employer, dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. ConnectWise provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, marital status, familial or parental status, or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable federal, state and local laws.

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. Other duties may be assigned as needed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact us at [email protected] or 1-800-671-6898.

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