Principal Software Engineer

About the role

OpenFn is seeking a Principal Software Engineer to lead the development of its AI‑driven public‑service automation platform. This full‑time contractor role is fully remote, with a focus on candidates in Africa or Europe.

Key responsibilities

• Own end‑to‑end feature development across the stack, from data source integration to real‑time debugging.
• Define and implement the UI architecture, including state management, component patterns, build tooling, and design system.
• Collaborate closely with product and design teams to shape both what is built and how it is built.
• Mentor other engineers, enforce high code quality through reviews, and provide architectural guidance.
• Build and maintain dynamic dashboards, AI‑powered testing interfaces, and real‑time collaboration tools.

Required profile

• 7+ years of software engineering experience with deep expertise in JavaScript.
• Proven experience designing and scaling complex, multi‑user platforms.
• Strong problem‑solving ability and comfort with full‑stack concerns (APIs, WebSockets, CI/CD, testing).
• Experience building rich, interactive front‑ends such as canvas editors or streaming interfaces.
• Excellent remote communication skills using GitHub, Slack, and Figma; fluent English.

Required skills

• JavaScript
• APIs
• WebSockets
• CI/CD pipelines
• State management
• Component patterns
• Build tooling
• Design systems
• Testing strategies
• GitHub
• Slack
• Figma

What we offer

• Competitive, commensurate compensation.
• Fully remote work with flexible hours.
• Mission‑driven environment focused on open‑source public‑service technology.