Staff Software Engineer

Your Role:

As a Staff UI Engineer at SolarWinds, you will play a crucial role in designing and developing user interfaces that provide exceptional user experiences for our software products. You will lead initiatives that influence UI architecture and design, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions.

Your Impact:

• Lead the design and implementation of user interface components for web applications, ensuring high performance and responsiveness.
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers to translate designs into high-quality code, adhering to best practices in accessibility and usability.
• Architect and optimize front-end solutions for scalability and maintainability, implementing modern frameworks and libraries.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers in coding standards, design patterns, and best practices.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and backend engineers to define project requirements and technical specifications.
• Conduct code reviews to ensure code quality and consistency across projects.
• Stay current with industry trends and technologies, recommending improvements to the UI development process.
• Troubleshoot and resolve UI-related issues and performance bottlenecks.

Your Experience:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in UI development with a strong portfolio of web applications.
• Proficient in modern front-end technologies such as React, Angular, or Vue.js, and familiarity with state management libraries (Redux, MobX).
• Strong understanding of HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and web accessibility standards (WCAG).
• Experience with responsive design and cross-browser compatibility issues.
• Familiarity with backend technologies (Node.js, RESTful APIs) is a plus.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a focus on team success.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Agile/Scrum methodologies.
• Knowledge of performance optimization techniques and tools.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines.
• Previous experience in mentoring or leading teams.