Senior Software Developer

Solace helps companies connect and integrate all of their assets through the power of event-driven architecture. Our technology makes it easy to unlock data silos and capture events occurring across large enterprises; stream information about those events everywhere it needs to be in real-time; and give the apps, AI agents and people who receive it the power to immediately react with decisive actions and smart decisions.

Many of the world's biggest companies trust Solace to modernize their IT infrastructure by embracing trends like AI, cloud and IoT so they can create awesome experiences for their customers, partners and employees.

So, the next time you drive a car, order furniture online, fly in a plane, check your bank balance on your phone, your positive experience could be a direct result of our technology—and your hard work 

Overview

This position is for a Senior Software Developer specialized in frontend systems. In this role, you will be a key technical leader working on the Solace Agent Mesh: an event-driven Integration and Orchestration Platform for Agentic AI that securely connects, orchestrates, and scales AI agents in real-time. You will take a pivotal role in blending advanced AI technologies with our core products as well as our internal tooling. Your expertise will help us create smarter, more intuitive systems that redefine user interaction and operational efficiency. You will collaborate closely with various teams, providing technical leadership and innovative solutions that push the boundaries of what is possible.

Are You Someone Who

• Has a passion for building high-performance, scalable frontend applications using React and modern JavaScript frameworks?
• Has a passion for AI and Agentic AI with a passion for creating intuitive user interfaces for Large Language Models (LLMs), multi-agent systems, and AI orchestration workflows?
• Thrives on solving complex user experience challenges in distributed systems interfaces?
• Has experience building responsive, real-time dashboard interfaces and event-driven frontend architectures?
• Enjoys leading technical discussions in a collaborative manner?
• Is detail-oriented and committed to delivering high-quality, accessible user experiences?
• Is humble, honest and open?

What You'll Do

• Technical Leadership: Communicate and lead discussions with the broader team through meetings, demos, and documentation
• Design and Develop: Design and create robust, scalable React frontend applications and user interfaces that interact with the Solace Platform including the Solace Agent Mesh
• Full Lifecycle Development: Participate in requirements definition, software design, implementation, testing, bug fixing, and deployments of new products/solutions using agile software development practices
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally: Work closely with teams across the organization as features are often distributed between the frontend applications and backend APIs/services
• Performance Optimization: Analyze and tune frontend applications for optimal performance in high-throughput, real-time environments
• Quality Assurance & Build Pipelines: Write and maintain comprehensive automated tests and CI/CD integration pipelines for frontend applications
• Problem Solving: Diagnose and fix both internal and field-found UI/UX defects
• Technical Documentation: Create clear, concise documentation for React components and frontend architecture

What You Bring

• 7+ years of professional experience in all phases of Java software development 
• Experience developing modern React applications with TypeScript and its ecosystem
• Experience building responsive, accessible web applications using modern CSS frameworks and design systems
• Experience designing and implementing user interfaces that consume RESTful APIs and real-time data streams
• Experience with state management solutions (Redux, Zustand, Context API) and modern React patterns (hooks, suspense)
• Experience using AI technologies and coding-assisted tools such as GitHub Co-pilot, Cline, Claude Code, Aider and Ro
• Ability to deliver production-quality frontend applications backed by automated tests (Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress)
• Interested in frontend performance analysis and optimization techniques
• A self-starter, motivated individual who loves to learn and be challenged
• A team player who can collaborate within cross-functional teams
• Ability to communicate complex technical ideas clearly and concisely to diverse audiences
• Experience with modern frontend build tools (Webpack, Vite, ESBuild) and package managers
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines for frontend applications

Desirable Skills

• Experience with AI/ML user interfaces, data visualization, and dashboard development for complex systems
• Experience building or working with backend APIs and understanding of full-stack development
• Experience with real-time web technologies (WebSockets, Server-Sent Events, WebRTC)
• Experience with event-driven frontend architectures and real-time data streaming visualization
• Experience with microfrontend architectures, component libraries, and design system development
• Experience with cloud-native frontend deployment strategies and containerization of web applications

Why You'll Love Working at Solace

At Solace, we're all about smart people, meaningful work, and good vibes.

• Work with brilliance – Our team is packed with some of the sharpest minds in the industry.
• Balance matters – We believe work should fit into your life, not the other way around.
• Hybrid-first – Flexibility is built into how we work, so everyone feels included and empowered.
• Values-driven – We live and breathe our core values: craftsmanship, trust, courage, freedom, momentum, humility, and human experience.
• Growth mindset – Our training programs are designed to help you level up, fast.
• Customer love – We're proud of our world-class customer lineup (and we're not shy about it).
• Keep it fun – We're social, we keep things simple, and we know how to have a good time.
• Creative culture – We've got a great sense of humour and we make cool videos on topics like MITT and this (check them out).

At Solace, we are committed to a fair, inclusive, and transparent recruitment process.
To help identify candidates whose qualifications best align with the role, we use artificial intelligence (AI) tools during the initial stage of resume screening. These tools compare submitted resumes to the job description, focusing on education, experience, and skills.

Importantly, all decisions beyond this initial screening—including interviews and final hiring—are made by our human recruitment team. AI is never used to make final hiring decisions.

Let's Talk

Not sure you meet every requirement? That's okay — we're more interested in your potential and passion. If this role excites you, we'd love to hear from you.

Need accommodations during the hiring process? Just let us know — we're here to support you.

Thanks to everyone who applies While we wish we could connect with every candidate, only those selected to move forward will be contacted.

At Solace, we believe that diversity and inclusion drive innovation and growth, both in business and in life. We strive to create an enriching and safe workplace where you can be who you are. If you want to do the best work of your career and feel supported every step of the way, we encourage you to join us

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