Principal Full Stack Software Engineer

Overview

Who we are

Collaborative. Respectful. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at Toyota. As one of the world's most admired brands, Toyota is growing and leading the future of mobility through innovative, high-quality solutions designed to enhance lives and delight those we serve. We're looking for talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow. with us.

An important part of the Toyota family is Toyota Financial Services (TFS), the finance and insurance brand for Toyota and Lexus in North America. While TFS is a separate business entity, it is an essential part of this world-changing company- delivering on Toyota's vision to move people beyond what's possible. At TFS, you will help create best-in-class customer experience in an innovative, collaborative environment.

Who we're looking for:

The TFS Enterprise Platforms team is seeking a highly motivated person to fill an opening as a Principal Full Stack Software Engineer , to help our growing Enterprise needs . We are looking for accomplished Principal Full Stack Software Engineers who are passionate about building high quality, modern, front-end solutions that solve complex business problems via innovation and the application of engineering best practices. Candidates with a solid background in building reusable frameworks that support platform engineering teams or platform tooling will be highly regarded.

What you'll be doing

• Lead and mentor a team of front-end developers in creating high-quality, user-friendly interfaces.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including designers and back-end developers, to ensure cohesive and seamless user experiences.
• Take ownership of projects and ensure timely delivery of high-quality work.
• Provide technical guidance and support to team members, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment. Perform code reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure code quality and consistency.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues related to front-end development.
• Communicate project progress and updates to stakeholders, including management and clients.
• Continuously seek opportunities to improve and optimize front-end development processes and workflows.
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and tools to enhance the development process.
• Collaborate with product managers to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Act as a subject matter expert on front-end development and provide guidance on best practices and standards.
• Participate in recruitment and onboarding of new front-end developers.
• This role requires a strong balance of leadership skills and hands-on development to mentor junior members of the team , set coding standards, and ensure best practices are followed.
• Define the UI/UX strategy, architecture, and best practices in alignment with the company's vision.

What you bring

• Experience building complex, large scale applications using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript , cloud content delivery tools & CDNs.
• Proficiency in at least one JavaScript/TypeScript framework like ASTRO, React, VueJS , Ember, SOLID or equivalent.
• Experience with CSS3 and pre-processors such as LESS or Sass (ability to write mixins , partials, functions, etc ) and usage in large scale applications
• Understanding of Node.js, NPM, Webpack, Babel or other toolchains, continuous integration systems, and HTTP networking
• Deep knowledge of testing frameworks such as Jest, Cypress, or QUnit , as well as testing standard processes
• G eneral knowledge of web development standard methodologies around accessibility, performance, SEO and production monitoring.
• Solid knowledge with open-source stack technologies, and webapp/API security.
• Strong technical background on crafting and developing enterprise digital applications micro front-end strategy and open micro service architectures.
• Experience with RESTful APIs, GraphQL , and integrating front-end components with backend services.
• Strong understanding of frontend build tools (Webpack, Angular CLI, npm , yarn, gulp etc.) and version control systems like Git.
• Multiple years of experience with software engineering best practices (unit testing, automation, design patterns, peer review, etc.).
• Clear understanding of building horizontally scalable, highly available , highly resilient, and low latency applications.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to convers e with engineers or frontline ops employees and leading presentations with technical stakeholders.
• A passion for staying on top of tech trends, experimenting with and learning new technologies , participating in internal & external technology communities.

Added bonus if you have

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related fields

What we'll bring

During your interview process, our team can fill you in on all the details of our industry-leading benefits and career development opportunities. A few highlights include:

• A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career, as well as tuition reimbursement
• Vehicle purchase & lease programs
• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family
• Flextime and virtual work options (if applicable)
• Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match, as well as an annual retirement contribution from Toyota regardless of whether you contribute
• Paid holidays and paid time off
• Referral services related to prenatal services, adoption, childcare, schools and more
• Tax advantaged Accounts (Health Savings Account, Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA)
• Relocation assistance (if applicable)

Belonging at Toyota

Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace all perspectives and value unique human experiences. Respect for all is our North Star. Toyota is proud to have 10+ different Business Partnering Groups across 100 different North American chapter locations that support team members' efforts to dream, do and grow without questioning that they belong.

Applicants for our positions are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

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