The AKC IT Dev Ops team oversees the creation and upkeep of tailored applications that support the AKC mission and initiatives. As Principal Software Engineer of our Marketing and Communications team, you'll manage staff and lead a team of developers, spearheading the software development lifecycle for all WordPress sites, our Shopify instance, and our custom PHP site where we help connect breeders and potential puppy buyers of registered purebred dogs. Your role involves collaborating with business executives, product owners, and stakeholders to outline software requirements and priorities. Budgeting and resource allocation for projects fall within your scope, alongside managing software from inception to ongoing support. Setting technical benchmarks, devising strategies, and aiding in problem-solving and enhancing existing software are also part of your responsibilities.

• Experience with PHP, Laravel, and React or Vue is required.
• This hybrid position requires onsite in our New York, NY office. 

Primary Job Duties

• Hands-on working Manager who oversees staff responsibilities and teams, ensuring alignment with business goals and technical excellence, mentoring junior team members, and creating a positive work environment.
• Leading in project planning, estimation, and resource allocation, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Design and implement complex, scalable, and secure software architectures that meet the project and organization's needs.
• Principal Software Engineers still actively contribute by writing clean, efficient, and maintainable code for critical system parts.
• Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders, clearly articulating technical concepts and project progress.
• Champion best practices in software development, including code quality, testing methodologies, and documentation standards.
• Identify areas for improvement in the software development process and participate in implementing solutions to enhance efficiency and quality.
• Analyze complex technical challenges, identify root causes, and design and implement effective solutions.
• Research and evaluate new technologies to identify the best solutions for upcoming projects.

Required Skills, Specialized Knowledge, and Competency Requirements

• Proficiency in at least FIVE standard AKC languages, including Angular, Node, React or Vue, CSS (SASS, LESS), PHP, PL/SQL, SQL, HTML, XML, and DHTML.
• Familiarity with WordPress, Emarsys and Shopify platforms are beneficial in this role.
• Deep understanding of software architecture principles, design patterns, and best practices for building scalable and maintainable systems.
• Ability to design and implement complex software systems, considering scalability, performance, and security factors.
• Excellent communication skills to articulate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Experience managing a staff’s employment life cycle, including interviewing, hiring, performance reviews, training, etc.
• Ability to lead, mentor, and motivate a team, delegate tasks effectively, foster growth, and inspire collaboration.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills to analyze complex technical issues, identify root causes, and design effectively.

The salary range for this position in New York City is $120,000 - $140,000/year; however salary offered may vary depending on skills, experience, job-related knowledge, and location.