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JRM Construction Management, LLC

Principal Software Engineer

JRM Construction Management, LLC • New York, NY
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Company Overview

JRM is one of the top General Contracting and Construction Management Firms with over a decade of trusted experience. Headquartered in New York City with offices in New Jersey, California, and Florida, JRM delivers the highest quality services to clients that include City, State & Federal Agencies, Fortune 500 corporations, respected property owners & developers, major law firms, media & tech firms, leading luxury retailers, renowned hospitality groups, life sciences & healthcare organizations, and financial services firms. JRM knows that dedicated, accomplished employees are the heart of any successful enterprise. We are focused on maintaining a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace and are always looking to add passionate personnel to our teams across the US.

 

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Principal Software Engineer to serve as a senior, hands-on technical leader within our Technology organization. This individual will play a critical role in designing and building custom applications that support operational excellence across our internal business units, including Construction Operations, Business Development, Pre-Construction, and Project Controls.

We are looking for a full-stack engineer with deep technical expertise, strong architecture skills, and the ability to work both independently and in a paired programming configuration. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys owning solutions end-to-end while partnering closely with Product Management to deliver meaningful business outcomes.

 

Key Responsibilities 

Technical Leadership and Architecture

  • Lead architecture and design efforts for new and existing applications

  • Define technical standards, patterns, and best practices across the stack

  • Evaluate tools, frameworks, and technologies to ensure scalable, secure, and maintainable solutions

Full-Stack Engineering

  • Build backend services and APIs using Node.js and MS SQL Server

  • Develop modern, responsive front-end applications using React or Vue.js

  • Ensure code quality through thoughtful design, testing, and documentation

  • Support CI/CD practices, deployment pipelines, and application automation

Collaboration and Delivery

  • Work closely with JRM’s Product Management team to refine requirements and align outputs with business goals

  • Participate in pairing sessions with other engineers to share knowledge and improve code quality

  • Communicate progress, risks, and technical considerations clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Quality and Ownership

  • Own applications from concept through deployment and long-term maintenance

  • Lead testing strategy, including unit tests, integration tests, and performance optimization

  • Troubleshoot production issues and proactively identify improvements

 

Qualifications and Skills

Required

  • 10+ years of professional software engineering experience

  • Expertise in Node.js development and backend architecture

  • Strong experience with MS SQL Server, including schema design and optimization

  • Proficiency in React or Vue.js for front-end development

  • Ability to work independently and in a pairing configuration

  • Experience delivering end-to-end solutions from architecture through deployment

  • Strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to quality

Preferred

  • Experience developing software for the construction industry

  • Familiarity with cloud platforms such as Azure or AWS

  • Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker or Kubernetes

  • Experience integrating systems within a multi-platform enterprise environment

  • Understanding of secure coding practices and enterprise data management

 

Computer Systems

  • Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook), Smartsheet, Jira, Confluence, Lucidchart

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment at JRM without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship.

 

The salary range listed in job postings reflects the Company’s good-faith estimate at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as position tier, geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training, and skills.

 

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