Principal Software Engineer

About the Role

Anaplan is on a mission to revolutionize business planning by connecting organizations and people to make better, faster decisions. We are seeking an expert Lead React Developer to guide our front-end engineering team in building intuitive, high-performance, and scalable user interfaces. As a technical leader, you will be responsible for the architecture, quality, and delivery of the user-facing components of our market-leading platform. You will play a critical role in shaping the user experience that empowers thousands of users to navigate complex data and make critical business decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead a team of front-end developers, providing technical mentorship, guidance, and support.
• Architect and build robust, scalable, and maintainable front-end solutions using React and its ecosystem.
• Take a hands-on role in writing clean, efficient, and well-tested code, setting the standard for the team.
• Drive front-end technical strategy and roadmap, making key decisions on frameworks, libraries, and architecture.
• Lead code reviews to ensure high-quality, performance, and adherence to best practices.
• Work closely with product managers, UX designers, and backend engineers to translate requirements and designs into perfect user experiences.
• Champion best practices for front-end development, including performance optimization, accessibility, and testing.
• Mentor junior and mid-level developers, fostering a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications

• Extensive (8+ years) hands-on experience developing complex, large-scale web applications using React.
• Deep understanding of the React ecosystem, including Hooks, Context API, and functional components.
• Proven expertise in state management libraries such as Redux, Zustand, or Recoil.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+) and TypeScript.
• Expertise in modern front-end build tools and package managers (e.g., Webpack, Vite, npm, Yarn).
• Solid experience with front-end testing frameworks like Jest and React Testing Library.
• Experience with RESTful APIs and/or GraphQL.
• Demonstrated experience in a technical leadership or mentorship role.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts effectively.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field.
• Experience building and maintaining component libraries or design systems.
• Strong knowledge of web performance optimization techniques.
• Familiarity with web accessibility standards (WCAG).
• Experience working in a SaaS or enterprise software environment.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and agile development methodologies.

What Makes This Role Exciting

As a Lead FE Developer at Anaplan, you will be at the forefront of building the user interface for a powerful and complex platform used by major global enterprises. You will have the autonomy to make significant architectural decisions and the opportunity to guide a talented team. This is a chance to solve challenging technical problems, directly influence the user experience, and see your work have a tangible impact on how businesses operate and plan for the future.