Principal Software Engineer

Description

At Shutterfly, we make life’s experiences unforgettable. We believe there is extraordinary power in the self-expression. That’s why our family of brands helps customers create products and capture moments that reflect who they uniquely are.

As a Principal Software Engineer, you will create architectural approaches to e-commerce web-applications in shopping domain area, changes to existing systems and leads the realization of design to the desired target state. Deep subject matter knowledge of web-applications and content management systems is essential and technical knowledge of cloud architectures is highly desirable. In this role, you will conceptualize, design and development, maintain, and support of Shutterfly consumer facing web-applications in AWS environments.

What You’ll Do Here:      

• Design and development of e-commerce web-application to meet business and technology needs
• Employ engineering standards, principles, design patterns, and drive for high quality & performance system
• Work collaboratively with others within and outside of team to build and deliver technology solutions aligned to business initiatives
• Take a lead on effort to manage scalability, performance and availability, and reduce the operational overhead
• Analyze situations and develop effective solutions that is flexible enough to be able to handle the changes that will occur over time
• Provide technical guidance and coaching to development teams
• Communicate successfully all concepts and guidelines to development team
• Conduct code reviews and ensure architectural oversight and delivery of quality of code
• Evaluate and recommend tools, technologies and processes to ensure the highest quality of the software
• Troubleshoot code level problems quickly and efficiently

The Skills You’ll Bring:

• 7+ year of hands-on experience on web-application and micro services development
• 5+ years of experience in software application design and architecture
• Deep understanding of designing high speed web-applications
• Experience in working with Web Application Frameworks & CMS systems.
• Proficiency in coding in JavaScript/ReactJS, Java and Responsive web design
• Excellent knowledge in algorithms, data structures, and software design
• Experience in operationalizing and scaling the software solution.
• Degree in Computer Science/Information Systems (or similar)

Supporting a diverse and inclusive workforce is important to Shutterfly not only because it directly reflects our value of Embracing our Differences, but also because it’s the right thing to do for our business and for our people. Learn more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Shutterfly DE&I.      

The compensation package for this role is based on multiple factors, such as job level, responsibilities, location, and candidate experience. The base pay ranges included below are specific to the locations listed, and may not be applicable to other locations.      

• California : [ $128,700-181,250] 
• Connecticut, New York, and Rhode Island: [$128,700-166,650] 
• Colorado and Washington: [$128,700-154,650] 
• Nevada: [$120,500-166,650] 

This position may be eligible for a bonus incentive, health benefits, a 401K program, and other employee perks. More details about our company benefits can be found at https://shutterflyinc.com/benefits/     

This position will accept applications on an ongoing basis until filled. 

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