Principal Software Engineer - Frontend

Location: Multiple locations available:

About Ashley: Ashley is a global leader in furniture manufacturing and retail, with a strong commitment to digital innovation. Our technology team drives digital transformation across our enterprise, developing cutting-edge solutions that enhance customer experience and operational efficiency.

Position Overview: We're seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead frontend development initiatives using modern web technologies, particularly Svelte and TypeScript. This role will be instrumental in architecting and delivering high-performance web applications while mentoring team members and establishing technical standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and develop sophisticated frontend solutions using Svelte, TypeScript, and related modern web technologies
• Lead the technical direction of frontend development practices and establish coding standards
• Mentor and guide development teams while fostering a culture of engineering excellence
• Design and implement CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices to streamline deployment processes
• Collaborate with product managers and stakeholders to define technical requirements and solutions
• Drive technical decision-making for frontend architecture and technology selection
• Contribute to system design and architecture discussions across multiple teams
• Implement best practices for testing, performance optimization, and accessibility

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of software development experience
• 5+ years of experience with modern frontend frameworks (Svelte, React, or Vue)
• Strong proficiency in TypeScript and JavaScript
• Extensive experience with DevOps practices and tools (Git, Docker, k8s, Jenkins, CI/CD pipelines)
• Proven track record of leading complex technical projects
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Strong understanding of web performance optimization and security best practices
• Excellence in technical communication and documentation

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Svelte and SvelteKit
• Knowledge of e-commerce platforms and solutions
• Experience with microservices architecture
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies
• Startup and business value driven mindset
• History of contributing to open-source projects
• Experience with real-time applications and WebSocket implementations

Benefits We Offer

• Health, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Your Birthday off
• Generous Employee Discount on home furnishings
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Ashley Wellness Centers (location specific) and Medical Tourism
• Telehealth
• 401(k) and Profit Sharing
• Life Insurance

Our Core Values

• Honesty & Integrity
• Passion, Drive, Discipline
• Continuous Improvement/Operational Excellence
• Dirty Fingernail
• Growth Focused

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We are an equal opportunity employer and provide a drug-free working environment. While Ashley appreciates the interest of all candidates only those meeting specific position requirements may be contacted. Principals Only.