Principal Full Stack Developer

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection

. Define and maintain the technical architecture for guest-facing digital platforms, including web, mobile integration layers, and APIs .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeBuenos Aires • ArgentinaLeadWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates deep expertise in React and Next.js for front-end development, along with strong back-end proficiency in Node.js and Python. Proven ability to define technical architecture for cloud-hosted applications and enforce engineering standards while collaborating effectively in a lean team environment.

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React DevelopmentNext.js DevelopmentNode.js ProficiencyAWS Architecture DecisionsCI/CD Pipeline Management

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Hard Skills

Full-Stack DevelopmentRESTful API DesignGraphQL API DesignTechnical ArchitectureTechnical Specifications

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationIndependent WorkTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

AWSCI/CD ToolsInfrastructure-as-CodeMicroservices ArchitectureEvent-Driven Architecture

Certifications & Qualifications

AWS Solutions Architect Certification

Industry Keywords

Digital PlatformsHospitalityTravelCruiseLuxury Consumer Brands

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudDrupalGraphQLJavaScriptMicroservicesNext.jsNode.jsOpen SourcePythonReactReact Native

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and maintain the technical architecture for guest-facing digital platforms, including web, mobile integration layers, and APIs
Set engineering standards for coding conventions, code reviews, branching strategies, and release processes
Make technology decisions with the Senior Director of Digital Technologies and document them through Architecture Decision Records
Contribute hands-on full-stack development across front-end and back-end layers, approximately 50% of the time
Lead technical discovery for new features and integrations, producing technical specifications and effort estimates
Review and approve significant pull requests
Identify and address technical debt while balancing delivery needs with long-term platform health
Evaluate and recommend third-party tools, APIs, and services
Serve as the technical escalation point for complex or ambiguous engineering problems
Collaborate with the Senior Business Analyst to ensure requirements are technically feasible and properly scoped
Share knowledge and elevate team capability through pairing, documentation, and review

Requirements

What you’ll need

8+ years of professional software engineering experience
3+ years in a principal, staff, or lead architect capacity
Deep expertise in React and Next.js for front-end development
Strong back-end proficiency in Node.js, Python, or similar
Experience with RESTful and GraphQL API design
Proven experience making architectural decisions for cloud-hosted, production-scale applications; AWS preferred
Track record of defining and enforcing engineering standards across a development team
Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code, and DevOps practices
Experience integrating with third-party platforms such as CRM, CMS, booking systems, or CDPs
Excellent written and verbal communication in English
Ability to work independently and manage technical priorities in a lean team environment
Preferred: experience in digital platforms for hospitality, travel, cruise, or luxury consumer brands
Preferred: familiarity with Drupal CMS architecture and headless/decoupled patterns
Preferred: experience with React Native for cross-platform mobile development
Preferred: AWS Solutions Architect certification (Associate or Professional)
Preferred: experience with microservices or event-driven architecture patterns
Preferred: open source contributions or a strong public portfolio

Benefits

Comp & perks

Employee Promise emphasizing trust, honesty, respect, integrity, and commitment
Culture where all are valued, quality of life is enhanced, and individual aspirations are fulfilled
Remote work at the beginning of the role until a co-working space is found in CABA, Buenos Aires