Principal Web Engineer (Architecture & Platform-(SaaS)

The Principal Web Engineer (Architecture Platform-(SaaS)) role at Stanbridge University in Irvine, Orange County, US, leads the architectural vision and scalability of the university’s core web platform built on Laravel and Vue.js.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and own the long‑term architecture for the SaaS web platform, ensuring technical integrity and scalability.
• Establish, document, and enforce engineering standards, best practices, and coding guidelines across the development team.
• Mentor senior and mid‑level engineers, fostering a culture of high‑quality, rapid delivery.
• Collaborate with product, design, and operations teams to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions.
• Conduct performance tuning, security reviews, and code audits for Laravel (PHP 8.x) and Vue 3 applications.
• Drive continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI‑CD) pipelines and automation for efficient releases.
• Evaluate emerging technologies and make strategic recommendations to keep the platform competitive.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of professional software development experience, with at least 5 years in a senior or principal engineering role.
• Deep expertise in Laravel (PHP 8.x) and Vue.js (Vue 3) ecosystem.
• Proven track record designing and scaling SaaS platforms for thousands of concurrent users.
• Strong understanding of micro‑services architecture, RESTful APIs, and cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and modern CI‑CD tools (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins).
• Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and leadership skills.

Preferred Experience

• Background in higher‑education or large‑scale institutional web systems.
• Familiarity with security standards such as OWASP, GDPR, and FERPA.
• Hands‑on experience with database technologies (MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis).

Compensation

Salary: $169,142.05 per year.

Location

Irvine, Orange County, US (on‑site/ hybrid options available).

Frequently Asked Questions

What technologies will I work with in this role?

You will primarily work with Laravel (PHP 8.x), Vue.js (Vue 3), micro‑services, containerization (Docker/Kubernetes), and cloud platforms such as AWS.

Is remote work possible for this position?

The role is based in Irvine, Orange County, with hybrid flexibility; remote arrangements can be discussed during the interview process.

What level of experience is required?

A minimum of 10 years of software development experience, including at least 5 years in a senior or principal engineering capacity.