Principal software engineer Jobs in Burnaby, BC

Our client, is seeking an experienced, highly technical Software Engineer II to join their Connect engineering team within the Experience Enablement Technology Department.

In this hands-on engineering role, you will play a key part in designing, developing, and evolving the systems that power the brand's digital experience. You will focus on the Academies & Events platform replatforming initiative—migrating community and retail events off a legacy event system (SplashThat) onto a modern stack, while connecting it to loyalty programs and guest data ecosystems. Working within a cross-functional squad in a MACH architecture, you will build front-end components using a headless CMS (Sanity) integrated with event management backends, develop serverless integrations on AWS Lambda, and construct secure API pipelines across e-commerce, DAM, and CRM systems (Salesforce Marketing Cloud).

Duration: 6-Month Contract (with high potential for extension)

Work Arrangement: Hybrid or Remote (Headquartered in North Vancouver, BC; remote candidates must align with Pacific Time Zone hours and be eligible to work in Canada)



Advantages
High-Impact Replatforming Initiative: Drive the core development, data migration, and cutover of a global event and guest experience ecosystem.

Modern Tech Stack: Work directly with cutting-edge MACH (Microservices, API-first, Cloud-native, Headless) architectures, serverless cloud functions, and React/TypeScript.

Flexible Location Model: Opportunity to work remotely within Canada (Pacific Time Zone alignment) or hybrid from headquarters in North Vancouver, BC.

Cross-Functional Squad Culture: Collaborate within a product-oriented team dedicated to technical excellence, performance optimization, and operational stability.



Responsibilities
Full-Stack Development & Headless CMS: Build front-end experiences using React/TypeScript and Sanity Headless CMS, integrated with modern event/experience management backend platforms.

Legacy System Migration: Execute the migration of community and retail events off legacy SaaS platforms onto the new architecture, including data mapping, reconciliation, and cutover execution.

Serverless Cloud Integrations: Implement and maintain secure, scalable serverless integrations using AWS Lambda and cloud services to connect critical enterprise systems.

API & Data Pipeline Engineering: Design, build, and maintain webhook adapter layers and REST/GraphQL API integrations between event platforms, guest account services, and Salesforce Marketing Cloud.

System Observability & Optimization: Monitor application logs and system health signals to proactively troubleshoot issues, refine performance, and enhance code maintainability.

Agile Execution & Collaboration: Break down technical requirements into actionable tasks, participate in code reviews, contribute to architectural design discussions, and partner with product managers and analysts.



Qualifications
Full-Stack Engineering Experience: 4+ years of dedicated experience in full-stack web application development utilizing React, TypeScript, Node.js, and API microservices.

MACH & Cloud Architecture: Practical experience operating within MACH (Microservices, API-first, Cloud-native, Headless) platform ecosystems and cloud infrastructure (AWS Lambda, containers, CI/CD pipelines).

Headless CMS & API Integration: Demonstrated proficiency in headless CMS platforms (ideally Sanity Studio / Sanity) and building integrations via REST/GraphQL, webhooks, and OAuth 2.0 protocols.

Testing & Quality Assurance: Hands-on experience writing and maintaining automated unit, integration, and user tests.

Eligibility Requirement: Must be legally eligible to work in Canada and committed to Pacific Time Zone business hours.

Preferred Assets & Nice-to-Haves
Direct experience working with enterprise event/experience management platforms (e.g., AnyRoad, Cvent, RainFocus).

Proven background executing SaaS-to-cloud replatforming initiatives and complex data migrations.

Prior experience integrating with CRM and marketing automation platforms, particularly Salesforce Marketing Cloud.



Summary
If you are a tech-savvy Software Engineer II who pairs 4+ years of full-stack engineering expertise with deep experience in React/TypeScript, Node, AWS Lambda, and Headless CMS integrations, this 6-month contract opportunity is an ideal match. Bring your MACH architecture precision, API integration skills, and passion for digital experiences to our client's engineering team today!

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