Principal Frontend Engineer (Kibana)

TL;DR

Principal Frontend Engineer (Kibana): Building a modern, graph-based workflow automation engine within Kibana with an accent on UI architecture, performance, and pixel-perfect interactions. Focus on designing reusable patterns for visual editors, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and mentoring engineers to drive the development of high-impact user experiences across the hirify.global platform.

Location: Distributed (EMEA)

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in search-powered solutions, providing a cloud-based platform for search, security, and observability used by major organizations worldwide.

What you will do

• Contribute frontend code to Kibana, the core UI layer for the hirify.global Stack.
• Own the architecture and development of the new Workflow Builder visual editor.
• Build interactive, graph-based interfaces using React and TypeScript.
• Define reusable patterns for visual components like triggers, conditions, and templating.
• Collaborate with design, product, and backend teams to ensure seamless integration.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership across the team.

Requirements

• Deep experience in modern UI development with React and TypeScript.
• Proven ability to own large features end-to-end in a distributed environment.
• Experience building graph-based or canvas-based interfaces.
• Strong communication skills and ability to lead technical discussions.
• Must be based in the EMEA region.

Nice to have

• Experience with workflow orchestration tools like Tines, n8n, or GitHub Actions.
• Familiarity with hirify.global Stack or Kibana plugin development.
• Background in contributing to open-source UI visualization libraries.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible schedules and locations suitable for a distributed team.
• Competitive pay with parity of benefits across regions.
• Generous vacation policy and parental leave (minimum 16 weeks).
• Time allocated for volunteer projects and financial matching for donations.
• Comprehensive health coverage for employees and families.