Principal Software Engineer

We're more than just a company; we're a global leader in digital safety. With a strong commitment to ensuring everyone can navigate the digital world securely, we unite the best minds and cutting-edge technology through our family of brands: Norton, Avast, LifeLock, Avira, AVG, ReputationDefender, and CCleaner. Together, we protect over 500 million people worldwide. Our workplace is built on inclusivity, where your well-being is a top priority. We believe that success comes from balance and authenticity. When you thrive, you become unstoppable. Bring your bold ideas and relentless drive, and join us in shaping the digital world. Ready to make an impact? Join #TeamGen.

We love collaborating within our teams, which is why we've adopted a hybrid model allowing us to work from the office 2–3 times per week.

As a Principal Software Developer focused on our Developer Portal, you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and maintaining our portal using Backstage, an open-source platform for building developer portals. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure a seamless and user-friendly experie
What you will do in the role:

• Portal Development: Design, implement, and maintain our developer portal using Backstage, ensuring a responsive and intuitive user interface.

• Integration: Collaborate with internal teams to integrate various services, tools, and documentation into the developer portal, streamlining the developer experience.

• Customization: Customize the Backstage platform to meet the specific needs of our developer community and align with our brand identity.

• Documentation: Create and maintain clear and comprehensive documentation for developers, making it easy for them to understand and use our APIs, SDKs, and other tools.

• Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and other developers, to understand requirements and deliver high-quality solutions.

• Feedback and Improvement: Gather feedback from developers and internal stakeholders to continuously improve the developer portal, ensuring it remains a valuable resource for our community.

• Stay Updated: Stay up to date with the latest industry trends, Backstage updates, and best practices to ensure the developer portal is utilizing the latest technologies and providing an exceptional user experience.

What you need to be successful in the role:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, or a related field.

• Proven experience as a Backstage Developer or similar role.

• Strong proficiency in JavaScript, React, and related web technologies.

• Experience with Backstage and its ecosystem is highly desirable.

• Familiarity with API design principles and best practices.

• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

What We Can Offer:

• Annual bonus scheme

• Unlimited PTO (paid time off), flexible working hours & home office.

• The chance to join a major global tech company listed on the S&P 500.

• Opportunity to learn and work with the best in the Digital Security industry.

• Cafeteria points are provided by Benefit Plus (meal plan, pension insurance, travel, free time activities, multisport card, and much more).

• Tuition reimbursement for job-related courses.

• Learning & Development plan.

• Sustainable home improvement bonus.

• Mac/Windows laptop and mobile phone.

Gen is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on merit, experience, and business needs, without regard to race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth or related medical conditions), genetic information, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, military or veteran status, or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local law. Gen strictly prohibits unlawful discrimination based on such protected characteristics and seeks to recruit the most talented candidates from diverse cultures and backgrounds. 

We also consider employment-qualified individuals with arrest and conviction records. In addition, we will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Learn more about pay transparency. 

Gen complies with all anti-discrimination laws. 

To conform to U.S. export control regulations, applicant should be eligible for any required authorizations from the U.S. Government.