Principal Full Stack Engineer

Position Summary

The Principal Full Stack Engineer plays a critical role in shaping and delivering the digital experience that drives customer growth across Grand Circle Corporation’s portfolio of travel brands. This role is responsible for leading the strategy and execution of modern front-end development, E-commerce performance, and full-stack solutions, ensuring our web platforms are fast, scalable, and optimized for conversion.

What You’ll Do

• Lead front-end and full-stack engineering initiatives with hands-on ownership of architecture, development, and delivery
• Architect and build modern web applications using Next.js, React, and Vercel, leveraging server-side rendering, static site generation, and emerging web patterns
• Drive technical strategy for SEO, SEM, and E-commerce performance in partnership with marketing teams
• Own and optimize web performance metrics, including Core Web Vitals and Lighthouse scores
• Design and implement integrations with headless CMS platforms (e.g., Optimizely) to support scalable and flexible content delivery
• Establish and enforce engineering standards, including clear definitions of done, code quality, and performance benchmarks
• Mentor and coach engineers, elevating team capabilities through hands-on leadership and best practices
• Lead technical decision-making across front-end architecture, tooling, and deployment strategies
• Build and deploy applications using modern cloud platforms (Vercel, Azure), including CI/CD pipelines
• Partner with back-end teams to deliver cohesive full-stack solutions across C#, .NET, SQL, Docker, and related technologies
• Continuously evaluate and introduce new technologies and approaches to improve E-commerce performance and user experience
• Balance speed, quality, and scalability in delivering business impact
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align engineering efforts with broader company goals

Qualifications

• Significant experience in software development with a strong focus on front-end engineering and E-commerce platforms
• Deep expertise in React and Next.js, including server-side rendering, static site generation, and performance optimization
• Experience with headless CMS platforms, including content modeling and API-driven architectures
• Proven track record of building high-performing, customer-facing web applications
• Strong understanding of web performance optimization and technical SEO best practices
• Proficiency in modern JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, and responsive design
• Experience with front-end tooling (Webpack, Vite), testing frameworks (Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress, Playwright), and state management
• Full-stack experience with back-end technologies such as C#/.NET or Node.js and API design
• Mentoring engineers and elevating technical standards within a team
• Strong collaboration and communication skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience with cloud platforms, particularly Azure and Vercel
• Solid understanding of software design principles, including Domain Driven Design and SOLID principles
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience

Total Rewards

• Base salary range: $165,000 – $175,000 annually
• Annual incentive bonus and first-class benefits, including:
• Comprehensive and heavily subsidized medical, dental, and vision plans
• On-site gym access, holistic wellness sessions, and group fitness classes
• Substantial Paid Time Off (PTO) and 11 paid holidays
• Summer Fridays and extensive parental leave
• 401(k) with company match, life insurance, and disability coverage
• Tuition assistance for professional and personal development
• Paid volunteer time off