Principal Software Engineer

About Nimble
We solve our client's most difficult business challenges through technology. Our company partners with the most ambitious companies around the world creating long-term impact with the work we do. If you want to grow together, work on challenging products and enjoy using the best tools and practices, Nimble is the right place for you

Our Core Values

• Extreme Ownership: We treat our clients' business as ours.
• Bias for Action: Execution is everything. We act swiftly, prioritize decisive moves, and maintain a strong bias for action to deliver results.
• Intensity: We tackle challenges with high energy and focus, delivering results through bold, committed actions.
• Pragmatism: We prioritize practical, straightforward solutions that deliver results, creatively tackling complex challenges with determination.
• Outcome Over Process: We always work toward impactful outcomes, driving results that matter. Processes help us repeat what works, but meaningful outcomes remain our North Star.
• Truth Seeking: We seek truth with intellectual honesty, sharp critical thinking, and fact-driven reasoning.

The Opportunity
We are seeking an exceptional
Principal Software Engineer
to join our team and elevate our engineering capabilities to the next level. This role is for a visionary technical leader with deep expertise in web development, system architecture, and team mentorship. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the technical direction of our projects, driving innovation, and mentoring engineers across squads to deliver world-class solutions.

What You Will Do

• Lead technical strategy and execution:

• Architect and deliver highly scalable, performant, and maintainable systems that align with business goals and client needs.

• Take ownership of the technical roadmap for complex, cross-functional projects, ensuring alignment with company objectives.

• Hands-on coding and code reviews to uphold the highest standards of quality and guide the team by example.

• Drive engineering excellence:

• Collaborate with Engineering Leads, Product Managers, and the Head of Engineering to define and implement best-in-class processes, tools, and frameworks.

• Spearhead technology evaluations and adoption, balancing innovation with practicality.

• Identify and resolve systemic technical challenges, improving scalability, security, and performance across projects.

• Mentor and empower teams:

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to engineers at all levels, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.

• Act as a role model for best practices in software development, DevOps, and system design.

• Provide insights to and collaborate closely with the Head of Engineering to:

• Lead technology comparison and engineering process improvements

• Coordinate activities between all engineering areas.

Requirements

• 7+ years or more of professional web development experience. Experience in Ruby, JavaScript (Node.JS), Go, PHP or Python is preferred.
• Prior experience as a Tech Lead, Engineering Lead or Staff Engineer.
• At least 1 year of DevOps experience with tools such as: Terraform, Redis, AWS, Docker and Kubernetes.
• Hands-on software development experience. We are looking for engineering leaders who are still involved in development actively and want to continue doing so.
• Enjoy working on challenging solutions and systems.
• Believe that building great applications is not only about delivering code that "works", but involves thinking about reusability, maintainability, security, and performance.
• A "Can do attitude" and a product mindset.
• Confidence in communicating in English.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• You'll feel proud of every product we ship. We care deeply about quality, design, and doing things right—our name stands for excellence.
• You'll be surrounded by high performers. We're a tight-knit, ambitious team that pushes each other to grow and thrive.
• We're built differently. We've been profitable and bootstrapped since day one—no VC pressures, just smart, sustainable growth.
• We take pride in craftsmanship. Whether it's code, design, or delivery, we hold ourselves to a high bar—because the little things shape the big picture.
• Process with purpose. We follow agile principles not just in theory, but in practice. Our engineers work with clearly defined user stories, estimate using story points, and deliver iteratively in focused 1–2 week sprints.
• Growth is part of the job. Through regular one-on-ones, structured feedback, and a clear leveling framework, we support every team member's growth—not just in technical skills, but in communication, collaboration, and leadership.
• AI allowance, your way. Each year, you'll get a dedicated budget to explore AI tools, platforms, and learning resources that boost your productivity and skills. Dive into Pluralsight, PragPub, e-books, and more—wherever your curiosity takes you.
• We've got your back. From day one, you'll get private medical insurance, social welfare coverage, and a company care fund.
• We support your move. If you're joining us from abroad, we'll take care of your visa, work permit, and provide a relocation package to help you settle in smoothly.
• Flexibility that fits. We support a hybrid workstyle, giving you the freedom to find the right rhythm between home and office life.
• Work with the right tools. We'll set you up with a MacBook and a large external monitor so you can work comfortably and efficiently.
• A workspace that works for you with our modern office in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang.
• Stay fueled. Our kitchen is always stocked with drinks and snacks.
• Take the time you need. Enjoy 26 days of paid leave a year (including public holidays), plus a sabbatical month every 3 years.
• Celebrate your journey. From anniversary gifts to yearly company outings and spontaneous team activities, we make time for fun and appreciation.
• more perks to make work feel better.

If you are a passionate Web Technical Lead looking to make a significant impact in a growing software development company, we would love to hear from you.

Join us in shaping the future with elevating web innovation

We keep our recruitment process practical and straightforward.

To learn more about how we work, check our handbook named Compass, Github organization, and Medium account.

Want to see what we have built? Check our Dribbble and Behance accounts.

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Nimble is an equal opportunity employer.