Cast & Crew
About Us
At Cast & Crew, we’ve empowered creativity and supported the global entertainment industry for decades. Together with our family of brands - Backstage, CAPS, Checks & Balances, Final Draft, Media Services, Sargent-Disc, and The TEAM Companies – we operate as a combined entertainment technology and services provider offering industry standard screenwriting accounting software, digital payroll products, data & reporting, and a host of creative tools. The industry continues to move faster than ever, and the need for our expertise, our technology, and our people has never been greater.
We are seeking a Principal Full-Stack Software Engineer with deep expertise in .NET Core, React, and cloud-native system design to drive the architecture and development of highly scalable financial and payroll platforms for the entertainment industry. This is a hands-on, technical leadership role where you'll design and build event-driven systems and micro-frontend architectures that power mission-critical enterprise applications.
Key Responsibilities
Architecture & Design
Lead the
design and architecture
of highly scalable, modular software solutions using
microservices
and
event-driven architecture . Define and implement
micro-frontend strategies
using
React , enabling independently deployable UI modules. Architect
full-stack solutions
that combine robust backend services (.NET Core, C#) with responsive and dynamic frontend components. Design for
high availability ,
resilience , and
horizontal scalability
using cloud-native approaches (AWS or Azure). Engineering & Implementation Build and optimize
event-driven backend services
using messaging technologies like
Kafka
or AWS SQS. Develop clean, reusable, and maintainable
front-end components
using React, WebSocket/SignalR, and modern UI patterns. Implement secure and performant APIs with a focus on extensibility and domain-driven design (DDD). Establish standards and best practices for CI/CD, observability, performance monitoring, and secure development. Leadership & Collaboration Serve as a
technical lead and mentor , guiding developers on architecture decisions, code quality, and best practices. Collaborate with Product Managers, UX designers, QA, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver high-impact features. Conduct technical reviews, facilitate architecture discussions, and advocate for scalable, modular solutions. Required Qualifications 10+ years of professional experience in software engineering, including
.NET Core (C#, ASP.NET Core)
and
React . Proven experience
designing and architecting highly scalable, event-driven systems
and microservice-based backends. Expertise in building and maintaining
micro-frontend architectures
using React and modular UI strategies. Experience with
cloud platforms
(AWS or Azure), including containerization (Kubernetes), serverless (Lambda/Azure Functions), and scalable storage. Proficiency in
event streaming and messaging
(Kafka, AWS SQS/SNS). Deep understanding of
SQL
and
relational databases
(SQL Server, PostgreSQL); familiarity with NoSQL, Redis, and Elasticsearch is a plus. Strong grasp of software engineering principles, design patterns, and system observability. Excellent communication and collaboration skills in cross-functional agile environments. Preferred Qualifications Experience working in
multi-tenant, enterprise SaaS platforms . Familiarity with
authentication and authorization frameworks , including SSO, OAuth2, LDAP, and role-based access control. Experience with
workflow orchestration , business rules engines, or low-code configuration layers. Background in
financial systems ,
payroll , or
accounting platforms
is a plus. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field (Master’s preferred). Special Work Conditions Sedentary – Involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Some positions may entail exerting up to 15 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force to lift, carry, push, or pull. Benefits Cast & Crew provides a comprehensive package of employee benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, health and wellness programs, employee discounts, and more! Cast & Crew is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on job-related qualifications and ability to perform a job, without regard to age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship or marital status, and to maintain a non-discriminatory environment free from intimidation, harassment or bias based upon these grounds. Compensation is commensurate with various factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, qualifications, skills, training, licensure, certifications, geographic cost of labor, and other business and organizational needs. Compensation range for this position is: $160,000.00 - $195,000.00 per year.
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design and architecture
of highly scalable, modular software solutions using
microservices
and
event-driven architecture . Define and implement
micro-frontend strategies
using
React , enabling independently deployable UI modules. Architect
full-stack solutions
that combine robust backend services (.NET Core, C#) with responsive and dynamic frontend components. Design for
high availability ,
resilience , and
horizontal scalability
using cloud-native approaches (AWS or Azure). Engineering & Implementation Build and optimize
event-driven backend services
using messaging technologies like
Kafka
or AWS SQS. Develop clean, reusable, and maintainable
front-end components
using React, WebSocket/SignalR, and modern UI patterns. Implement secure and performant APIs with a focus on extensibility and domain-driven design (DDD). Establish standards and best practices for CI/CD, observability, performance monitoring, and secure development. Leadership & Collaboration Serve as a
technical lead and mentor , guiding developers on architecture decisions, code quality, and best practices. Collaborate with Product Managers, UX designers, QA, and cross-functional stakeholders to deliver high-impact features. Conduct technical reviews, facilitate architecture discussions, and advocate for scalable, modular solutions. Required Qualifications 10+ years of professional experience in software engineering, including
.NET Core (C#, ASP.NET Core)
and
React . Proven experience
designing and architecting highly scalable, event-driven systems
and microservice-based backends. Expertise in building and maintaining
micro-frontend architectures
using React and modular UI strategies. Experience with
cloud platforms
(AWS or Azure), including containerization (Kubernetes), serverless (Lambda/Azure Functions), and scalable storage. Proficiency in
event streaming and messaging
(Kafka, AWS SQS/SNS). Deep understanding of
SQL
and
relational databases
(SQL Server, PostgreSQL); familiarity with NoSQL, Redis, and Elasticsearch is a plus. Strong grasp of software engineering principles, design patterns, and system observability. Excellent communication and collaboration skills in cross-functional agile environments. Preferred Qualifications Experience working in
multi-tenant, enterprise SaaS platforms . Familiarity with
authentication and authorization frameworks , including SSO, OAuth2, LDAP, and role-based access control. Experience with
workflow orchestration , business rules engines, or low-code configuration layers. Background in
financial systems ,
payroll , or
accounting platforms
is a plus. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field (Master’s preferred). Special Work Conditions Sedentary – Involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Some positions may entail exerting up to 15 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force to lift, carry, push, or pull. Benefits Cast & Crew provides a comprehensive package of employee benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, health and wellness programs, employee discounts, and more! Cast & Crew is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. It is our policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on job-related qualifications and ability to perform a job, without regard to age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, citizenship or marital status, and to maintain a non-discriminatory environment free from intimidation, harassment or bias based upon these grounds. Compensation is commensurate with various factors including, but not limited to, relevant experience, qualifications, skills, training, licensure, certifications, geographic cost of labor, and other business and organizational needs. Compensation range for this position is: $160,000.00 - $195,000.00 per year.
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