Qualifications
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Architecture & Technical Strategy:Direct the architectural evolution of the university’s core web platform. Lead high-impact architectural decisions and document them using Architectural Decision Records (ADRs) and clear implementation guidelines. Define platform strategies encompassing modularity, API contracts, data access patterns, and more. Identify and mitigate architectural risks around scalability, performance, and security. Establish consistent engineering practices to avoid technical debt and complexity. Hands-On Engineering & Implementation:Design and maintain production features with Laravel and Vue 3, utilizing TypeScript when applicable. Manage complex technical implementations and resolve bottlenecks in delivery. Create reusable UI components with semantic HTML and responsive CSS/Sass, ensuring WCAG 2.2 AA compliance. Integrate enterprise systems via REST/JSON APIs with robust error handling. Optimize modern build tools for enhanced performance and developer experience.
About the job
Join Stanbridge University as a Principal Web Engineer specializing in Architecture and Platform within our innovative SaaS environment. In this senior individual contributor role, you will steer the architectural vision, uphold technical integrity, and ensure the long-term scalability of our core web platform, primarily developed using Laravel (PHP 8.x) and Vue.js (Vue 3).
Your expertise will drive architectural ownership, establish rigorous engineering standards, and enhance delivery efficiency across the platform. As part of a dynamic, agile development team, you will leverage modern AI-assisted engineering practices to boost delivery speed and developer productivity, all while adhering to high standards of security, accessibility, and maintainability.
This position is focused on impact through tangible outcomes, improved efficiency, and sustained platform excellence rather than people management. Remote candidates are encouraged to apply, with preference for those located near our Irvine campus for occasional collaboration.
About Stanbridge University
Stanbridge University is committed to fostering innovation and excellence in education. Our mission is to empower students through practical learning experiences and cutting-edge technology, preparing them for a successful career in their chosen field.