Principal Software Engineer - Full Stack

Ontic

138d

About The Position

Ontic provides software that helps corporate and government security teams identify threats, assess risk, and respond faster to keep people and organizations safe. Its Connected Intelligence Platform unifies security operations and data into a centralized system of record, enabling organizations to conduct risk assessments, protect against workplace violence, and manage threats and incidents more efficiently. Fortune 500 companies and federal agencies rely on Ontic to support security programs such as executive protection, threat intelligence, and corporate investigations. You are a passionate full stack engineer with deep expertise across frontend and backend systems. You thrive on solving complex technical challenges, architecting scalable solutions, and mentoring teams to raise the bar.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related fields
• 6+ years of hands-on experience in software engineering, with deep knowledge of both backend and frontend technologies
• At least 2 years in a senior/lead role driving technical decisions and mentoring teams
• Strong experience with service implementations in Java, Spring Boot, MongoDB, Elasticsearch
• Experience with high-scale data systems and designing RESTful APIs
• Expert-level proficiency with JavaScript, React, and modern frameworks
• Strong grasp of state management (Redux, Zustand, React Query) and frontend performance optimization
• Hands-on experience of Functional Programming in JS, ES2015+, React, NodeJS, Git, Webpack, TDD, Object-oriented JS, Jest, Tailwind, Typescript
• Experience implementing responsive, accessible, and visually appealing UI
• Solid understanding of browser rendering behavior, performance tuning, and debugging tools
• Strong algorithmic and problem-solving ability
• Understanding of system design, architectural patterns, and performance optimization
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, cloud environments (AWS/GCP/Azure), and DevOps workflows
• Ability to balance hands-on coding with leadership responsibilities

Nice To Haves

• Curiosity, drive to learn new technologies, and enthusiasm for delivering at high velocity
• Ability to work independently while also enabling team success

Responsibilities

• Architect and build scalable, reliable, and secure full stack solutions spanning backend services and frontend applications
• Work closely with Product Managers, Designers, Frontend and Backend Engineers in an agile environment to deliver new features and enhancements
• Conduct code reviews, ensure high-quality, performant, and maintainable code across both backend and frontend stacks
• Guide and mentor engineers in technical best practices, architecture decisions, and career growth
• Identify and address performance bottlenecks, scalability challenges, and security concerns across the stack
• Own product lifecycle end-to-end — from ideation and design through development, deployment, and operations
• Stay ahead of industry trends, advocate for engineering excellence, and introduce tools, frameworks, or practices to improve developer productivity
• Identify, prioritize, and remediate technical debt to ensure long-term maintainability

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Vision & Dental Benefits
• 401k
• Stock Options
• HSA Contribution
• Learning Stipend
• Flexible PTO Policy
• Quarterly company ME (mental escape) days
• Generous Parental Leave policy
• Home Office Stipend
• Mobile Phone Reimbursement
• Home Internet Reimbursement for Remote Employees
• Anniversary & Milestone Celebrations

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees