Principal Software Engineer
TLDR
As a Lead FE Developer at Anaplan, you will influence user experiences and make architectural decisions for a powerful platform utilized by major enterprises.
At Anaplan, we are a team of innovators focused on optimizing business decision-making through our leading AI-infused scenario planning and analysis platform so our customers can outpace their competition and the market.
What unites Anaplanners across teams and geographies is our collective commitment to our customers’ success and to our Winning Culture.
Our customers rank among the who’s who in the Fortune 50. Coca-Cola, LinkedIn, Adobe, LVMH and Bayer are just a few of the 2,400+ global companies who rely on our best-in-class platform.
Our Winning Culture is the engine that drives our teams of innovators. We champion diversity of thought and ideas, we behave like leaders regardless of title, we are committed to achieving ambitious goals, and we love celebrating our wins – big and small.
Supported by operating principles of being strategy-led, values-based and disciplined in execution, you’ll be inspired, connected, developed and rewarded here. Everything that makes you unique is welcome; join us and let’s build what’s next - together!
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.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB)
We believe attracting and retaining the best talent and fostering an inclusive culture strengthens our business. DEIB improves our workforce, enhances trust with our partners and customers, and drives business success. Build your career in a place where diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging aren’t just words on paper – this is what drives our innovation, it’s how we connect, and it contributes to what makes us a market leader. We believe in a hiring and working environment where all people are respected and valued, regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any other aspect which makes people unique. We hire you for who you are, and we want you to bring your authentic self to work every day!
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive equitable benefits and all privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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Anaplan builds a connected planning platform that empowers large organizations in finance, supply chain, and sales to make informed decisions and streamline their planning processes. Our AI-infused scenario planning and analysis capabilities set us apart, enabling top global companies to optimize their business decision-making with confidence.
- Founded
- Founded 2006
- Employees
- 500+ employees
- Industry
- Internet Software & Services