Principal Software Engineer - Angular

About The Role

We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Frontend JavaScript Developer for the position of Principal Software Engineer who can lead the development and design of high-performance frontend architectures. In this role, you will take ownership of Angular-based frontend systems, establish scalable components and design patterns, and collaborate across teams to ensure cohesive, secure, and performant product delivery.

The ideal candidate is someone who can architect complex Angular frontend systems, has a deep understanding of browser rendering, code bundling, optimization strategies, RxJS and reactive patterns, and modern state management, and can also guide junior developers to grow in both technical and collaborative aspects.

Candidates with exposure to backend fundamentals using Node.js, Express.js, and WebSocket-based real-time communication are highly preferred for seamless cross-functional collaboration.

About Auriga IT

Auriga IT is a digital solutions company founded in 2010 by an IIT Roorkee alumnus, based in Jaipur, India. It serves as a digital solutions partner for startups, corporates, government entities, and unicorns. Auriga IT focuses on design, technology, and data capabilities to help organizations launch new businesses and drive digital transformation.

Key Responsibilities
• Lead the architectural design and implementation of scalable, reusable frontend applications using Angular and TypeScript
• Define and implement frontend architecture flows, maintainable design systems, and component libraries
• Establish and enforce coding standards, performance budgets, and testing strategies
• Optimize applications for high performance and scalability, focusing on Core Web Vitals, bundle size reduction, and runtime performance
• Integrate secure practices: CSP, secure token flows, input validation, XSS/CSRF protections
• Guide the use of state management solutions (NgRx, NGXS, RxJS) based on use case suitability
• Collaborate with DevOps and backend teams on API integrations, WebSocket implementation (e.g., Socket.io), deployment, and system health
• Drive CI/CD processes using tools like GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Docker, and Angular CLI/Webpack
• Participate in code reviews and mentor junior developers to build both technical and product understanding
• Conduct root-cause analysis and production-level debugging for critical issues across environments
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including QA, backend, DevOps, product, and design

Required Skills And Qualifications
• Strong command of:
• Angular, TypeScript, RxJS, JavaScript (ES6+)
• HTML5, CSS3, Tailwind CSS, Angular Material, or SCSS

Proven Experience In
• Designing modular component-based architecture
• Lazy loading, standalone components, SCAM pattern
• SSR and pre-rendering with Angular Universal
• Modern state management with NgRx, NGXS, RxJS selectors/effects
• RESTful API consumption, error handling, and observable streams
• Application security best practices (OAuth2, JWT, XSS/CSRF protection)
• Performance optimization (on-push change detection, tree shaking, lazy loading, etc.)
• Dev tooling: Angular DevTools, Chrome DevTools, Lighthouse, Source Map Explorer
• Hands-on exposure to:
• CI/CD: GitHub Actions, Jenkins
• Bundling tools: Webpack, Angular CLI
• Git branching strategies, GitHub PRs, and version control
• Testing frameworks: Jasmine, Karma, Cypress.
• Strong foundation in:
• Debugging production issues
• Analyzing frontend logs and performance bottlenecks
• Translating product vision into long-term architecture strategies
• Leading Agile sprints and team ceremonies

Good to Have
• Working knowledge of backend tools and APIs using Node.js and Express.js
• Familiarity with AWS tools: S3, CloudFront, Lambda, EC2
• Exposure to React JS, Vue.js, SvelteKit, or other modern JS frameworks
• Understanding of micro frontends and federated module architecture
• Knowledge of GraphQL, design patterns, and caching layers
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools: Terraform, Pulumi
• Awareness of observability tools like Sentry, LogRocket, or Datadog
• Experience with design systems and tools like Storybook
• Hands-on with Docker-based local environments
• Contributions to internal tooling, documentation, or tech blogs
• Experience with feature flags, A/B testing, or experiment-driven development