Principal Software Engineer

Role Overview:

vFairs is seeking a Principal Software Engineer with deep expertise in web technologies to lead technical initiatives, mentor development teams, and architect scalable solutions. As a technical leader, you'll drive innovation, establish best practices, and ensure the delivery of high-quality, performant web applications.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Technical Leadership

• Architect and design scalable web applications and microservices
  

• Lead technical decisions and establish coding standards across the organization
  

• Mentor and guide development teams on best practices and emerging technologies
  

• Conduct technical interviews and contribute to hiring decisions
  

• Drive innovation by researching and implementing new technologies and frameworks
  

Development & Engineering

• Develop and maintain high-performance web applications using modern JavaScript frameworks (Vue.js, React, Angular)
  

• Design and implement robust backend APIs using Laravel/PHP and other relevant technologies
  

• Write and optimize complex MySQL queries and database schemas
  

• Build responsive, accessible front-end components using HTML5, CSS3, and modern CSS frameworks
  

• Implement comprehensive testing strategies (unit, integration, e2e)
  

System Design & Performance

• Architect scalable, maintainable, and performant web solutions
  

• Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and user experience
  

• Design and implement caching strategies and performance monitoring
  

• Ensure cross-browser compatibility and mobile responsiveness
  

• Implement security best practices and data protection measures
  

Process & Quality Assurance

• Establish and maintain CI/CD pipelines and deployment strategies
  

• Conduct thorough code reviews and provide constructive feedback
  

• Implement version control best practices and branching strategies
  

• Define and monitor key performance indicators for web applications
  

• Troubleshoot complex issues and provide technical support
  

Collaboration & Communication

• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and stakeholders to define technical requirements
  

• Communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
  

• Participate in agile ceremonies and contribute to sprint planning
  

• Document technical decisions, architecture, and implementation details
  

Education & Experience

• BS/MS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
  

• 8+ years of progressive experience in full-stack web development
  

• 3+ years in a senior/lead technical role with team leadership experience
  

• Proven track record of delivering complex web applications at scale
  

Technical Expertise

• Expert-level proficiency in modern JavaScript (ES6+) and TypeScript
  

• Deep experience with Vue.js, React, or Angular (preferably multiple frameworks)
  

• Strong backend development skills with Laravel/PHP and RESTful API design
  

• Advanced database skills including MySQL optimization, complex queries, and schema design
  

• Experience with modern build tools (Webpack, Vite, etc.) and package managers
  

Architecture & Design

• Experience designing and implementing micro-services and distributed systems
  

• Knowledge of web performance optimization techniques and tools
  

• Understanding of security best practices (OWASP, authentication, authorization)
  

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
  

Development Practices

• Expertise in Git workflows, branching strategies, and version control best practices
  

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks
  

• Knowledge of agile methodologies and the software development lifecycle
  

• Experience with monitoring, logging, and observability tools
  

Requirements