Principal Software Engineer

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Principal Software Engineer to serve as a senior, hands-on technical leader within our Technology organization. This individual will play a critical role in designing and building custom applications that support operational excellence across our internal business units, including Construction Operations, Business Development, Pre-Construction, and Project Controls.

We are looking for a full-stack engineer with deep technical expertise, strong architecture skills, and the ability to work both independently and in a paired programming configuration. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys owning solutions end-to-end while partnering closely with Product Management to deliver meaningful business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership and Architecture

• Lead architecture and design efforts for new and existing applications

• Define technical standards, patterns, and best practices across the stack

• Evaluate tools, frameworks, and technologies to ensure scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions

Full-Stack Engineering

• Build backend services and APIs using Node.js and MS SQL Server

• Develop modern, responsive front-end applications using React or Vue.js

• Ensure code quality through thoughtful design, testing, and documentation

• Support CI/CD practices, deployment pipelines, and application automation

Collaboration and Delivery

• Work closely with JRM’s Product Management team to refine requirements and align outputs with business goals

• Participate in pairing sessions with other engineers to share knowledge and improve code quality

• Communicate progress, risks, and technical considerations clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Quality and Ownership

• Own applications from concept through deployment and long-term maintenance

• Lead testing strategy, including unit tests, integration tests, and performance optimization

• Troubleshoot production issues and proactively identify improvements

Qualifications and Skills

Required

• 10+ years of professional software engineering experience

• Expertise in Node.js development and backend architecture

• Strong experience with MS SQL Server, including schema design and optimization

• Proficiency in React or Vue.js for front-end development

• Ability to work independently and in a pairing configuration

• Experience delivering end-to-end solutions from architecture through deployment

• Strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to quality

Preferred

• Experience developing software for the construction industry

• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS

• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes

• Experience integrating systems within a multi-platform enterprise environment

• Understanding of secure coding practices and enterprise data management

Computer Systems

• Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook), Smartsheet, Jira, Confluence, Lucidchart