{"jobs":[{"absolute_url":"https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/stablekernel/jobs/7714946003","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":5756291003,"location":{"name":"Atlanta, GA"},"metadata":null,"id":7714946003,"updated_at":"2026-04-28T13:14:27-04:00","requisition_id":"206","title":"Contract Product Designer","company_name":"Stable Kernel","first_published":"2026-04-28T07:59:00-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;About the Company:\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Stable Kernel is a technology services firm and custom software developer building scalable software solutions for cutting-edge, innovative enterprises to move their business forward. We are headquartered in Atlanta, GA.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We’re a privately held, Great Place to Work Certified Company™ with a multi-award-winning culture and an impressive 10-plus-year trajectory of sustainable growth. At Stable Kernel, we support our employees in ways that help them do some of the best work of their lives.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;About the Role:\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;As a Senior Product Designer, you’ll play a key role in shaping the future of digital products across a range of industries. You’ll drive the creation of thoughtful, intuitive, and engaging experiences that not only meet user needs but also align with business goals. Your work will directly influence the success of our clients and the evolution of our design practice.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We’re seeking a Senior designer who brings a rare blend of strategic thinking, creative curiosity, and practical execution. You’re confident without ego, empathetic by nature, and thrive in collaborative, cross-functional environments. You understand how to balance ideal experiences with real-world constraints — and know when to push the boundaries.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Core Responsibilities Include:\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Technical Impact:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Designing end-to-end mobile and desktop experiences, from discovery and wireframing through high-fidelity mockups and interaction specifications.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Creating and maintaining a component library and design system that ensures consistency across the application.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Conducting user research, usability testing, and design validation to inform and iterate on design decisions.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Collaborating closely with engineers to ensure 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identifying gaps, risks, and assumptions, and working with team members to ensure accurate planning and costing.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Partnering with sales and business development teams, offering design expertise and support for scoping and client-facing engagements when needed.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Interacting with Others:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Fostering strong collaboration across teams, facilitating communication within project teams, and providing support to fellow designers to ensure alignment and momentum.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Influencing through insight and mentorship, actively sharing knowledge, and collaborating on solutions with other designers.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Serving as a design expert on project teams, balancing guidance from senior designers with mentorship for junior team members while confidently advising stakeholders and providing clear design direction.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Communicating project status proactively, escalating unforeseen challenges, and working with leadership to resolve blockers and maintain progress.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Autonomy \u0026amp;amp; Ambiguity:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Taking ownership of design initiatives, delivering high-quality work while aligning with the broader project, departmental, and company objectives.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Navigating ambiguity with support, demonstrating comfort in uncertain situations while collaborating with peers to plan, structure, and execute complex design solutions.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Contributing to roadmapping and project planning, leading 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needs.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Intimate, Working Familiarity With:\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Figma is essential, with working knowledge of additional design and prototyping tools such as Adobe XD, Sketch, and Zeplin.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Understanding of Apple’s Human Interface Guidelines (HIG) and Android’s Material Design principles, ensuring platform-consistent, accessible, user-centered experiences.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Design system creation and component library management.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;User research methods: interviews, usability testing, journey mapping.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Collaboration with engineering teams in an agile delivery environment.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Accessibility standards and inclusive design 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If you are currently in possession of an employment visa, it will need to be effective for at least 3 years from the date of your application for your candidacy for employment to be considered.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Stable Kernel’s culture is inclusive and expansive. We celebrate diversity in its many glorious forms and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender role orientation, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;However, we will discriminate against those unwilling to comply with the practice of our company values:\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;we work with integrity always\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;we respect our work and each other\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;we are dedicated to life-long learning and sharing\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;we stay hungry for new challenges\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;If you are like-minded in this regard, we hope you will apply. 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We are headquartered in Atlanta, GA.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We’re a privately held, Great Place to Work Certified Company™ with a multi-award-winning culture and an impressive 10-plus-year trajectory of sustainable growth. At Stable Kernel, we support our employees in ways that help them do some of the best work of their lives.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;About the Role:\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;As a Stable Kernel \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Principal Data Engineer\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;, you play an essential role in setting our portfolio of world-class clients up for success through the development and delivery of their most innovative, transformational initiatives. You will collaborate daily with other engineers and product team members, make decisions that influence the path of a product roadmap, leverage software development best practices, and become a more well-rounded engineer as you learn new technologies. Your knowledgeable practice, reliability, and consultative nature make you an engineer that stakeholders and teammates trust.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Principal Data Engineers may be classified as individual contributors or people managers with individual contributor responsibilities.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Core Responsibilities Include:\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Technical Impact:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Designing and implementing exemplary solutions regarding scalability and cost-effectiveness by making trade-offs between opportunity and complexity.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Setting standards for codebase health and promoting best practices throughout the 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$170,000\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;This is a full-time position.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Stable Kernel operates a People Before Place Hybrid model, allowing most employees to choose where they can do their best work most days.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Minimal travel is associated with this role.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Our generous total compensation package includes:\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Company-subsidized health, vision, and dental plan premium options beginning on the first day of employment\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;401k with above-average company matching\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Fully paid Group Life, Short and Long Term Disability, and AD\u0026amp;amp;D insurance\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Optional Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account participation\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Voluntary Life, Critical Illness, and Accident insurance\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;EAP and Health Advocacy program available at no cost to employees and their dependents\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;$3000+ annual industry educational budget\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Paid time off and paid holidays Access to Perks at Work program featuring a variety of discounted products and services\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;*Note – We are not sponsoring employment visas at this time. If you are currently in possession of an employment visa, it will need to be effective for at least 3 years from the date of your application for your candidacy for employment to be considered.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Stable Kernel’s culture is inclusive and expansive. We celebrate diversity in its many glorious forms and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender role orientation, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;However, we will discriminate against those unwilling to comply with the practice of our company values:\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;we work with integrity always\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;we respect our work and each other\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;we are dedicated to life-long learning and sharing\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;we stay hungry for new challenges\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;If you are like-minded in this regard, we hope you will apply. We look forward to meeting you.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4010102003,"name":"Engineering","child_ids":[4054098003],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":4006714003,"name":"Atlanta (HQ)","location":"Atlanta, Georgia, United States","child_ids":[4006715003],"parent_id":null}]},{"absolute_url":"https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/stablekernel/jobs/6598036003","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":5222929003,"location":{"name":"Atlanta, GA"},"metadata":null,"id":6598036003,"updated_at":"2026-05-21T14:47:38-04:00","requisition_id":"131","title":"Principal Software Engineer","company_name":"Stable Kernel","first_published":"2025-06-05T11:28:21-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;About the Company:\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Stable Kernel is a technology services firm and custom software developer building scalable software solutions for cutting-edge, innovative enterprises to move their business forward. We are headquartered in Atlanta, GA.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We’re a privately held, Great Place to Work Certified Company™ with a multi-award-winning culture and an impressive 10-plus-year trajectory of sustainable growth. At Stable Kernel, we support our employees in ways that help them do some of the best work of their lives.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;About the Role:\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;As a Stable Kernel \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Principal Software Engineer\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;, you play an essential role in setting our portfolio of world-class clients up for success through the development and delivery of their most innovative, transformational initiatives. You will collaborate daily with other engineers and product team members, make decisions that influence the path of a product roadmap, leverage software development best practices, and become a more well-rounded engineer as you learn new technologies. Your knowledgeable practice, reliability, and consultative nature make you an engineer that stakeholders and teammates trust.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Principal Software Engineers may be classified as individual contributors or people managers with individual contributor responsibilities.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Core Responsibilities Include:\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Technical Impact:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Designing and implementing exemplary solutions regarding scalability and cost-effectiveness by making trade-offs between opportunity and complexity.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Setting standards for codebase health and promoting best practices throughout the organization.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Business Alignment:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Clarifying strategic outcomes and influencing roadmaps and projects.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Identifying, suggesting, and driving improvements in your customers\u0026#39; end-to-end experience.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Aiding in estimating work for new business with more unknowns and coaching others in estimation best practices.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Interacting with Others:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Coordinating across the entire company.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Influencing the entire organization to make changes to support your work.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Advising teams across the company.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Autonomy \u0026amp;amp; Ambiguity:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Designing a long-term roadmap with no direction.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Translating customer and business needs and strategic direction into projects and consistently simplifying high-complexity situations.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Coaching and mentoring others in tackling ambiguity.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Problem-Solving:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Decomposing strategic direction into projects:\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;Planning, communicating, and executing to solve our most challenging problems.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Ensuring alignment with long-term objectives, fostering a culture of informed decision-making and innovation.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Anticipating most risks and driving simplification to mitigate risks ahead of time.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Escalating issues while solving them in parallel ensuring others are informed.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Leadership:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Proposing new organization-level processes to improve key areas such as team throughput, employee happiness, or product engagement.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Driving best practices across the organization.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Exhibiting exceptional mentoring abilities and fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement by\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;identifying and nurturing potential in others\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;providing strategic guidance\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;helping develop career paths for team members\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Leading projects.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Setting the strategic direction for projects or areas of technology, leading multiple project teams, and influencing decision-making at higher organizational levels.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Exhibiting strong capabilities in stakeholder management, negotiating, and problem-solving in complex scenarios.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Mentoring and developing other leaders within the team, fostering a culture of innovation, and contributing significantly to organizational goals.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Intimate, Working Familiarity With:\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Go (Golang):\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Extensive experience leading the design and implementation of scalable backend services using Go.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Agentic-Development (Cursor)\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;: AI native development experience, especially using cursor, to build services and review output. Excited to use AI tooling; explores AI technologies independently.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;PostgreSQL:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Experience architecting and optimizing PostgreSQL schemas and queries for high-throughput systems, providing strategic guidance on performance, availability, and data integrity.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Pulumi/Terraform \u0026amp;amp; IaC:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Experience driving infrastructure strategy and automation using Pulumi or Terraform, embedding Infrastructure as Code into development workflows and enabling secure, scalable cloud environments.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with AWS cloud services.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Strong experience architecting, designing, and implementing backend services with an emphasis on high test coverage at all levels – unit, integration, contract, and end-to-end.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience creating and executing automated tests within CI/CD pipelines using quality gates to ensure reliability and maintainability (e.g. GitHub Actions, CircleCI, Jenkins).\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with test infrastructure and environments that support backend service validation, including service virtualization and mocking in CI/CD workflows.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience conducting backend performance and load testing to assess system scalability, latency, and throughput under production-like conditions.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;General Requirements:\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;10+ years of development experience with an emphasis on backend development.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Extensive experience serving as a trusted consultant to stakeholders and cross-functional teams, providing expert guidance on backend service design, delivery, and integration.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Degree in Computer Science or relevant field or experience.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Nice to Haves:\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience with the globalization of a mobile/web application.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Multiple front-end languages and libraries (e.g. React Native)\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;A Bit More Info:\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Minimum Base Compensation: $170,000\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;This is a full-time position.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Stable Kernel operates a People Before Place Hybrid model, allowing most employees to choose where they can do their best work most days.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Minimal travel is associated with this role.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Our generous total compensation package includes:\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Company-subsidized health, vision, and dental plan premium options beginning on the first day of employment\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;401k with above-average company matching\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Fully paid Group Life, Short and Long Term Disability, and AD\u0026amp;amp;D insurance\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Optional Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account participation\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Voluntary Life, Critical Illness, and Accident insurance\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;EAP and Health Advocacy program available at no cost to employees and their dependents\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;$3000+ annual industry educational budget\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Paid time off and paid holidays Access to Perks at Work program featuring a variety of discounted products and services\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;*Note – We are not sponsoring employment visas at this time. If you are currently in possession of an employment visa, it will need to be effective for at least 3 years from the date of your application for your candidacy for employment to be considered.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Stable Kernel’s culture is inclusive and expansive. We celebrate diversity in its many glorious forms and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender role orientation, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;However, we will discriminate against those unwilling to comply with the practice of our company values:\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;we work with integrity always\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;we respect our work and each other\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;we are dedicated to life-long learning and sharing\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;we stay hungry for new challenges\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;If you are like-minded in this regard, we hope you will apply. We look forward to meeting you.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4010102003,"name":"Engineering","child_ids":[4054098003],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":4006714003,"name":"Atlanta (HQ)","location":"Atlanta, Georgia, United States","child_ids":[4006715003],"parent_id":null}]},{"absolute_url":"https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/stablekernel/jobs/7663102003","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":5731352003,"location":{"name":"Atlanta, GA"},"metadata":null,"id":7663102003,"updated_at":"2026-05-27T10:23:50-04:00","requisition_id":"194","title":"Principal Software Engineer","company_name":"Stable Kernel","first_published":"2026-03-20T13:30:02-04:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;About the Company:\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Stable Kernel is a technology services firm and custom software developer building scalable software solutions for cutting-edge, innovative enterprises to move their business forward. 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We celebrate diversity in its many glorious forms and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender role orientation, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;However, we will discriminate against those unwilling to comply with the practice of our company values:\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;we work with integrity always\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;we respect our work and each other\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;we are dedicated to life-long learning and sharing\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;we stay hungry for new challenges\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;If you are like-minded in this regard, we hope you will apply. 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We are headquartered in Atlanta, GA.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We’re a privately held, Great Place to Work Certified Company™ with a multi-award-winning culture and an impressive 10-plus-year trajectory of sustainable growth. At Stable Kernel, we support our employees in ways that help them do some of the best work of their lives.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;About the Role:\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;As a Stable Kernel \u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Principal Software Engineer\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;, you play an essential role in setting our portfolio of world-class clients up for success through the development and delivery of their most innovative, transformational initiatives. You will collaborate daily with other engineers and product team members, make decisions that influence the path of a product roadmap, leverage software development best practices, and become a more well-rounded engineer as you learn new technologies. Your knowledgeable practice, reliability, and consultative nature make you an engineer that stakeholders and teammates trust.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Principal Software Engineers may be classified as individual contributors or people managers with individual contributor responsibilities.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Core Responsibilities Include:\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Technical Impact:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Designing and implementing exemplary solutions regarding scalability and cost-effectiveness by making trade-offs between opportunity and complexity.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Setting standards for codebase health and promoting best practices throughout the organization.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Business Alignment:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Clarifying strategic outcomes and influencing roadmaps and projects.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Identifying, suggesting, and driving improvements in your customers\u0026#39; end-to-end experience.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Aiding in estimating work for new business with more unknowns and coaching others in estimation best practices.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Interacting with Others:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Coordinating across the entire company.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Influencing the entire organization to make changes to support your work.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Advising teams across the company.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Autonomy \u0026amp;amp; Ambiguity:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Designing a long-term roadmap with no direction.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Translating customer and business needs and strategic direction into projects and consistently simplifying high-complexity situations.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Coaching and mentoring others in tackling ambiguity.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Problem-Solving:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Decomposing strategic direction into projects:\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;Planning, communicating, and executing to solve our most challenging problems.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Ensuring alignment with long-term objectives, fostering a culture of informed decision-making and innovation.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Anticipating most risks and driving simplification to mitigate risks ahead of time.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Escalating issues while solving them in parallel ensuring others are informed.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Leadership:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Proposing new organization-level processes to improve key areas such as team throughput, employee happiness, or product engagement.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Driving best practices across the organization.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Exhibiting exceptional mentoring abilities and fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement by\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;identifying and nurturing potential in others\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;providing strategic guidance\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;helping develop career paths for team members\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Leading projects.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Setting the strategic direction for projects or areas of technology, leading multiple project teams, and influencing decision-making at higher organizational levels.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Exhibiting strong capabilities in stakeholder management, negotiating, and problem-solving in complex scenarios.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Mentoring and developing other leaders within the team, fostering a culture of innovation, and contributing significantly to organizational goals.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Intimate, Working Familiarity With:\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Polyglot: \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Extensive experience with a wide variety of both frontend and backend languages, and ability to learn new ones with ease. Current stack consists of Typescript, Golang, React and React Native.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Agentic Development: \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Has intimate working knowledge of current agentic practices, keeps ahead of the curve of agentic development. This includes but is not limited to Claude Code, OpenCode, Spec-driven-development, and agent orchestrators.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;AWS: \u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;Drive cloud architecture strategy on AWS, building secure, scalable, and cost-optimized systems with services such as ECS/Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, RDS/Postgres, S3, CloudWatch, KMS, and IAM; guide teams in adopting cloud-native patterns and operational excellence.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Pulumi/Terraform \u0026amp;amp; IaC:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt; Experience driving infrastructure strategy and automation using Pulumi or Terraform, embedding Infrastructure as Code into development workflows and enabling secure, scalable cloud environments.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Vector databases (e.g., pg_vector) for similarity search and AI/ML-powered applications.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Deploying, managing, and scaling containerized applications securely and reliably using Kubernetes.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;General Requirements:\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;10+ years of experience delivering and evolving production systems across diverse technical stacks, platforms, and architectures.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Extensive experience serving as a trusted consultant to stakeholders and cross-functional teams, providing expert guidance on backend service design, delivery, and integration.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Degree in Computer Science or relevant field or experience.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Nice To Have:\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Familiarity with Go for building performant, scalable backend services in production environments.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Familiarity with TypeScript for frontend and backend development.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Familiarity with Grafana for observability.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Familiarity with Cloudflare Workers.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;A Bit More Info:\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Minimum Base Compensation: $170,000\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;This is a full-time position.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Stable Kernel operates a People Before Place Hybrid model, allowing most employees to choose where they can do their best work most days.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Minimal travel is associated with this role.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Our generous total compensation package includes:\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Company-subsidized health, vision, and dental plan premium options beginning on the first day of employment\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;401k with above-average company matching\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Fully paid Group Life, Short and Long Term Disability, and AD\u0026amp;amp;D insurance\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Optional Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account participation\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Voluntary Life, Critical Illness, and Accident insurance\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;EAP and Health Advocacy program available at no cost to employees and their dependents\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;$3000+ annual industry educational budget\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Paid time off and paid holidays Access to Perks at Work program featuring a variety of discounted products and services\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;*Note – We are not sponsoring employment visas at this time. If you are currently in possession of an employment visa, it will need to be effective for at least 3 years from the date of your application for your candidacy for employment to be considered.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Stable Kernel’s culture is inclusive and expansive. We celebrate diversity in its many glorious forms and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender role orientation, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;However, we will discriminate against those unwilling to comply with the practice of our company values:\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;we work with integrity always\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;we respect our work and each other\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;we are dedicated to life-long learning and sharing\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;we stay hungry for new challenges\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;If you are like-minded in this regard, we hope you will apply. We look forward to meeting you.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4010102003,"name":"Engineering","child_ids":[4054098003],"parent_id":null}],"offices":[{"id":4006714003,"name":"Atlanta (HQ)","location":"Atlanta, Georgia, United States","child_ids":[4006715003],"parent_id":null}]},{"absolute_url":"https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/stablekernel/jobs/6276377003","data_compliance":[{"type":"gdpr","requires_consent":false,"requires_processing_consent":false,"requires_retention_consent":false,"retention_period":null,"demographic_data_consent_applies":false}],"internal_job_id":5079306003,"location":{"name":"Atlanta, GA"},"metadata":null,"id":6276377003,"updated_at":"2026-05-04T09:27:04-04:00","requisition_id":"103","title":"Senior Client Experience Strategist","company_name":"Stable Kernel","first_published":"2024-11-19T12:27:36-05:00","language":"en","application_deadline":null,"content":"\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;About the Company:\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Stable Kernel is a technology services firm and custom software developer building scalable software solutions for cutting-edge, innovative enterprises to move their business forward. We are headquartered in Atlanta, GA.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;We’re a privately held, Great Place to Work Certified Company™ with multi-awards for our amazing culture. Plus we have an impressive 10+ year trajectory of sustainable growth. At Stable Kernel, we support our colleagues in ways that help them do some of the best work of their lives.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;About the Role:\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;As a Stable Kernel Client Experience Strategist, your primary goals are to build loyalty with our clients and identify potential growth opportunities by operating as a strategic advisor to our clients. You will be on the front line with our clients, anticipating and staying one step ahead of their needs. Using your active listening and observational skills and having empathy for the client, you will function as a voice of the client, helping them understand and communicate the “what” and “why” of their technology needs to SK team members and leaders. You will leverage your relationship management and detail-oriented strengths to actively manage healthy client accounts, be a champion for positive change, and handle client escalations, if they arise.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;As a member of our client strategy organization, you will report directly to a Director of Client Experience and work closely with our engineers, project managers, designers, other client strategists, business analysts, our sales team, and other colleagues across the company.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Core Responsibilities Include:\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Project Impact:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Designing and implementing holistic and strategic solutions with an eye for growth and minimizing unnecessary 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clients.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Business Alignment\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;:\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Understanding the client’s immediate challenges and strategic objectives.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Identifying and implementing ways to provide better value to our clients beyond your team.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Suggesting and delivering improvements based on your observations.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Supporting activities that promote SK and attract new business (e.g. Thought Leadership).\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Translating high-level and rough client requirements into clear requirements for various SK teams (BA, Engineering, Design, and Project Management) to craft project plans, product roadmaps, and 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them in next steps.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Supporting the statement of work process with the ability to craft sections of the SOW independently.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Interacting with Others:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Engaging heavily with clients with frequent engagement and collaboration with team leads.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Influencing improvements for your team, projects, and clients.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Advising clients and team members independently.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Assessing and communicating the current status of client engagement and project health to clients.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Identifying trends for health issues or patterns of progress.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Identifying and understanding how to handle outliers and processes that are not in control.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Autonomy \u0026amp;amp; Ambiguity:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Thinking critically on how to solve problems and requiring no direction on completing activities and tasks.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Gathering, describing, and presenting high-level business needs to internal team members.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Negotiating and working out solutions within environments with a moderate level of volatility, uncertainty, ambiguity, and/or complexity.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Problem-Solving:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Making trade-offs between short-term and long-term solutions and evaluating trade-offs others are making.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Preventing issues and optimizing resolutions by effectively communicating to team members and leadership.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Recognizing and mitigating risks and removing roadblocks to find a way forward in difficult situations with the ability to anticipate future risks and remove them before problems arise.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Escalating issues and supporting others to address immediate causes.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;\u0026lt;strong\u0026gt;Leadership:\u0026lt;/strong\u0026gt;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Taking ownership of challenges and opportunities to streamline team processes.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Advocating for best practices by researching and proposing potential alternatives when needed.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Mentoring junior and intermediate colleagues by helping them grow professionally.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Setting a positive example by using our company values and imperatives as a north star.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Providing regular constructive feedback.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Resolving conflicts.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Guiding less experienced colleagues through complex projects.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Leading team learning sessions.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Leading a large-scale program or multiple projects\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Demonstrating strong project management skills, including planning, delegating, and monitoring progress.\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Making critical decisions and driving projects to successful completion.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Representing the team in client conversations.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;Intimate, Working Familiarity With:\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Microsoft Office Suite\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;General Requirements:\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;At least 5 years of experience in a client service role.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;At least 3 years of experience working with software development teams or experience in an IT industry.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Experience managing client portfolios with cumulative annual revenues and a track record of growth within those clients.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Excellent relationship-building and strategic prowess, with the ability to speak with executives at Fortune 100 companies.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Ability to lead client engagements and be a key influencer.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Curiosity for new technologies relative to Stable Kernel solutions offerings, and a passion for staying current with trends that affect the custom software ecosystem.\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;A Bit More Info:\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Minimum Base Compensation: $115,000\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;\u0026lt;br\u0026gt;This is a full-time position.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Stable Kernel operates a People Before Place Hybrid model, allowing most employees to choose where they can do their best work most days.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Travel may be associated with this role as it requires you to maintain an in-office presence in a hybrid capacity for regular in-person engagements for both clients and internal teams.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Our generous total compensation package includes:\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Company-subsidized health, vision, and dental plan premium options beginning on the first day of employment\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;401k with above-average company matching\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Fully paid Group Life, Short and Long Term Disability, and AD\u0026amp;amp;D insurance\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Optional Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, and Health Savings Account participation\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Voluntary Life, Critical Illness, and Accident insurance\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;EAP and Health Advocacy program available at no cost to employees and their dependents\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;$3000 annual industry educational budget\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;Paid time off and paid holidays\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;*Note – We are not sponsoring employment visas at this time. If you are currently in possession of an employment visa, it will need to be effective for at least 3 years from the date of your application for your candidacy for employment to be considered.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;h3\u0026gt;\u0026amp;nbsp;\u0026lt;/h3\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Stable Kernel’s culture is inclusive and expansive. We celebrate diversity in its many glorious forms and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender role orientation, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;However, we will discriminate against those unwilling to comply with the practice of our company values:\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;we work with integrity always\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;we respect our work and each other\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;we are dedicated to life-long learning and sharing\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;li\u0026gt;we stay hungry for new challenges\u0026lt;/li\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;/ul\u0026gt;\n\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;If you are like-minded in this regard, we hope you will apply. We look forward to meeting you.\u0026lt;/p\u0026gt;","departments":[{"id":4063086003,"name":"Client Experience","child_ids":[],"parent_id":4010105003}],"offices":[{"id":4006714003,"name":"Atlanta (HQ)","location":"Atlanta, Georgia, United States","child_ids":[4006715003],"parent_id":null}]}],"meta":{"total":6}}