Principal Software Engineer, Frontend

Job Description

About the Company

Alkami is looking for a Principal Software Engineer, Frontend to define and lead the next generation of our enterprise web platform. This is a highimpact, architecturedriven role for a seasoned technical leader who thrives at the intersection of frontend platforms, performance engineering, developer experience, and modern web architecture.

About the Role

• Architect and own our MicroFrontend Platform using Module Federation and runtime contracts.
• Drive ServerDriven UI (SDUI), design tokens, and lowcode configuration to power multibrand experiences.
• Shape enterprise standards for DevEx, CI/CD, observability, and testfirst engineering.
• Optimize global performance through Edge rendering, SSR/ISR, CDN strategies, and Core Web Vitals SLAs.
• Lead governance across design systems, dependency lifecycles, accessibility, and security.
• Advance AIassisted development, intelligent testing, and automation across the frontend ecosystem.
• Mentor engineers and influence crossorg technology direction.

• 15+ years in software engineering, including 8+ years in frontend architecture leadership.
• Deep expertise in React/Next.js, TypeScript, Webpack 5 Module Federation, and microfrontend patterns.
• Strong experience with SDUI, Edge computing, SSR/ISR, and performance optimization.
• Proven leadership in CI/CD automation, DevEx tooling, and testfirst culture.
• Advanced knowledge of design tokens, Figma automation, and enterprise component libraries.
• Handson experience with frontend observability, telemetry, analytics, and experimentation frameworks.
• Strong communication and crossteam influence skills.

• 15+ years in software engineering, including 8+ years in frontend architecture leadership.

• Deep expertise in React/Next.js, TypeScript, Webpack 5 Module Federation, and microfrontend patterns.
• Strong experience with SDUI, Edge computing, SSR/ISR, and performance optimization.
• Proven leadership in CI/CD automation, DevEx tooling, and testfirst culture.
• Advanced knowledge of design tokens, Figma automation, and enterprise component libraries.
• Handson experience with frontend observability, telemetry, analytics, and experimentation frameworks.
• Strong communication and crossteam influence skills.

• Federated GraphQL, Nx/Turborepo, WebAssembly
• AIassisted development tools
• SDK or plugin framework design
• SaaS/FinTech multitenant platform experience

If you're passionate about building worldclass frontend platforms and shaping the future of digital banking experiences, we'd love to connect and help us build what's next.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to diversity and inclusivity