Principal Software Engineer (Remote)

About the role

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

Key responsibilities

• Own end‑to‑end feature development across the stack, from data source integration to AI‑driven testing and real‑time debugging.
• Define and implement the UI architecture vision, 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.
• Provide technical leadership through code reviews, architectural guidance, and setting infrastructure‑grade standards.

Required profile

• 7+ years of software engineering experience with deep JavaScript expertise.
• Proven experience shaping the architecture of complex, multi‑user platforms.
• Strong problem‑solving ability and comfort with full‑stack concerns such as APIs, WebSockets, CI/CD, and testing.
• Excellent remote communication skills using GitHub, Slack, and Figma.
• Fluent English; additional language proficiency is a plus.

Required skills

• JavaScript
• APIs
• WebSockets
• CI/CD pipelines
• Automated testing strategies
• GitHub
• Slack
• Figma
• Design systems and UI architecture
• State management and component libraries
• Build tooling

What we offer

• Competitive, commensurate compensation.
• Fully remote work in a mission‑driven, philanthropic environment.
• Opportunity to shape public‑service technology at scale.