Principal Software Engineer - Full Stack

Who We Are

Ontic provides software that helps corporate and government security teams identify threats, assess risk, and respond faster to keep people and organizations safe. Its Connected Intelligence Platform unifies security operations and data into a centralized system of record, enabling organizations to conduct risk assessments, protect against workplace violence, and manage threats and incidents more efficiently. Fortune 500 companies and federal agencies rely on Ontic to support security programs such as executive protection, threat intelligence, and corporate investigations.

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Who You Are

You are a passionate full stack engineer with deep expertise across frontend and backend systems. You thrive on solving complex technical challenges, architecting scalable solutions, and mentoring teams to raise the bar.

You embody Ontic’s values: Do Good Above All, Raise the Bar, Lead with Empathy, Walk the Walk, and Keep Moving.

Responsibilities

• Design & Architecture: Architect and build scalable, reliable, and secure full stack solutions spanning backend services and frontend applications

• Collaboration: Work closely with Product Managers, Designers, Frontend and Backend Engineers in an agile environment to deliver new features and enhancements

• Code Quality & Reviews: Conduct code reviews, ensure high-quality, performant, and maintainable code across both backend and frontend stacks

• Mentorship: Guide and mentor engineers in technical best practices, architecture decisions, and career growth

• Performance & Security: Identify and address performance bottlenecks, scalability challenges, and security concerns across the stack

• Lifecycle Ownership: Own product lifecycle end-to-end — from ideation and design through development, deployment, and operations

• Innovation: Stay ahead of industry trends, advocate for engineering excellence, and introduce tools, frameworks, or practices to improve developer productivity

• Technical Debt: Identify, prioritize, and remediate technical debt to ensure long-term maintainability

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related fields

• Experience:

  • 6+ years of hands-on experience in software engineering, with deep knowledge of both backend and frontend technologies

  • At least 2 years in a senior/lead role driving technical decisions and mentoring teams

• Backend Expertise:

  • Strong experience with service implementations in Java, Spring Boot, MongoDB, Elasticsearch

  • Experience with high-scale data systems and designing RESTful APIs

• Frontend Expertise:

  • Expert-level proficiency with JavaScript, React, and modern frameworks

  • Strong grasp of state management (Redux, Zustand, React Query) and frontend performance optimization

  • Hands-on experience of Functional Programming in JS, ES2015+, React, NodeJS, Git, Webpack, TDD, Object-oriented JS, Jest, Tailwind, Typescript

  • Experience implementing responsive, accessible, and visually appealing UI

  • Solid understanding of browser rendering behavior, performance tuning, and debugging tools

• General Skills:

  • Strong algorithmic and problem-solving ability

  • Understanding of system design, architectural patterns, and performance optimization

  • Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, cloud environments (AWS/GCP/Azure), and DevOps workflows

  • Ability to balance hands-on coding with leadership responsibilities

• Mindset:

  • Curiosity, drive to learn new technologies, and enthusiasm for delivering at high velocity

  • Ability to work independently while also enabling team success

Ontic Benefits & Perks

Competitive Salary

Medical, Vision & Dental Benefits

401k

Stock Options

HSA Contribution

Learning Stipend

Flexible PTO Policy

Quarterly company ME (mental escape) days

Generous Parental Leave policy

Home Office Stipend

Mobile Phone Reimbursement

Home Internet Reimbursement for Remote Employees

Anniversary & Milestone Celebrations

Ontic is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to a work environment that celebrates diversity. We do not discriminate against any individual based on race, color, sex, national origin, age, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military or veteran status, disability, or any factors protected by applicable law.

All Ontic employees are expected to understand and adhere to all Ontic Security and Privacy related policies in order to protect Ontic data and our clients data.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Ontic we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Ontic prioritizes the full inclusion of qualified individuals, providing necessary accommodations for those with disabilities to perform essential job functions. If you need assistance during the application or interview process or job tasks, please contact us at [email protected] or call (512) 572-7400