Principal Software Engineer - Frontend (Svelte/TypeScript)

Location: Multiple locations available:

Advance, North Carolina Tampa, Florida

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 Principal 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:

10+ years of software development experience 8+ 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

What We Offer:

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package Professional development opportunities Latest tools and technologies Collaborative and innovative culture Opportunity to impact millions of customers globally

Impact: As a Principal Engineer, you'll play a crucial role in shaping the technical direction of Ashley's digital presence and e-commerce platforms, directly impacting millions of customers and contributing to the company's digital transformation journey.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Ashley is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.