Principal Web Engineer onsite in Atlanta, GA*

Principal Web Engineer 4 days onsite in Atlanta, GA

We are seeking an experienced Principal Web Engineer to lead the design, development, and optimization of modern, high-performance web applications. This role requires a strong technical leader who can collaborate with cross‑functional teams, translate business needs into scalable technical solutions, and drive best practices across front‑end development.

The ideal candidate is a self‑starter with deep expertise in React, Next.js, modern web technologies, and cloud‑based development. You will play a key role in shaping technical strategy, mentoring development teams, and delivering exceptional digital experiences.

This role offers a competitive salary range disclosed in accordance with local law, as well as discretionary bonuses, medical, dental, vision benefits, and a company 401(k) retirement plan.

• Lead the architecture, development, and ongoing support of enterprise web applications.
• Serve as the technical lead for front‑end design discussions and implementation decisions.
• Evaluate technical feasibility of new features and provide scalable solution recommendations.
• Partner with Product, Engineering, and Architecture teams to define development roadmaps and priorities.
• Drive the adoption of modern development practices and coding standards.
• Build responsive, high‑performing web applications using React and Next.js.
• Research emerging technologies and recommend innovative solutions that improve user experience and business outcomes.
• Collaborate on experimentation initiatives, including A/B testing and feature optimization.
• Troubleshoot production issues and provide timely resolutions.
• Contribute to long‑term architecture planning and technical strategy.
• Support cloud‑based deployments and CI/CD initiatives.
• Utilize development tools such as Git, Jira, Confluence, and AI‑assisted coding tools.
• Ensure applications meet security, performance, accessibility, and SEO best practices.
• Thrive in a fast‑paced Agile development environment while maintaining a strong focus on the end‑user experience.

• 10+ years of professional software engineering experience.
• 5+ years of hands‑on experience building web applications with React.
• Expert‑level experience with React, Next.js, Tailwind CSS, REST APIs, front‑end performance optimization, web security best practices, and SEO optimization.
• Strong experience implementing responsive, highly performant web applications.
• Experience with GraphQL and RESTful services.
• Experience implementing feature flagging and design systems.
• Strong knowledge of deployment strategies, testing methodologies, and experimentation frameworks.
• Experience integrating third‑party services such as payment gateways (Apple Pay, Google Pay, Pay Pal) and social authentication providers.
• Strong understanding of Git, CI/CD pipelines, Jira, and Confluence.
• Familiarity with JAMstack architecture.
• Experience working with cloud infrastructure and deployment environments.
• Ability to debug complex production issues and optimize application performance.
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience working with enterprise CMS platforms such as Sitecore or similar.
• Experience with in high‑volume, consumer‑facing digital environments.
• Ability to understand cross‑functional business dependencies and proactively identify technical risks.
• Experience mentoring engineers and providing technical leadership across development teams.

Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by applicable law.

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