Lead JavaScript Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Virginia.

📋 Description

• Lead the design and development of software solutions for both commercial and government clients utilizing JavaScript, TypeScript, and Node.

• Offer mentorship and technical guidance to foster professional growth within the team.

• Collaborate closely with clients and stakeholders to ensure technical solutions align with business objectives.

• Ensure adherence to best practices in coding, architecture, and Agile methodologies.

• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to uphold high standards of code quality.

• Advocate for the adoption of emerging technologies to enhance project outcomes.

• Drive initiatives for continuous improvement across teams and projects.

• Provide technical leadership and guide project execution in line with client needs.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 6 years of experience in software development.

• Proficient in JavaScript and TypeScript.

• Experience with frameworks such as Angular or React.

• Familiarity with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines.

• Proficient with automated test suites like Jest and React Testing Library.

• Experience with end-to-end test frameworks such as Cypress, Puppeteer, and Selenium.

• Strong understanding of Agile methodologies and best practices.

• Demonstrated experience leading teams and mentoring developers in a consulting or technical environment.

• In-depth knowledge of RESTful API design and implementation.

• Proficiency in Git-based workflows and management of the software development lifecycle.

• Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.

• Ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Knowledge of secure programming practices.

• Experience with server-side JavaScript environments and frameworks such as Node and Express.js.

• Experience in full-stack development, including asynchronous, parallel, and non-blocking programming techniques.

• Preferred: understanding of SQL, NoSQL, and/or document-based storage systems.

• Preferred: knowledge of trunk-based development practices such as feature flags.

• Preferred: familiarity with application observability instrumentation.

• Preferred: experience with DevOps and Continuous Delivery tools such as Jenkins, Codeship, TeamCity, Vagrant, Puppet, Chef, TravisCI, and GoCD.

• Preferred: familiarity with GenAI productivity tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and GitHub Copilot.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Employer-contributed health savings account.

• Coverage for infertility treatments.

• Orthodontia coverage available.

• 8 weeks of paid parental leave.

• Discounted pet insurance.

• Care.com membership, including 3 backup emergency child or elder care days each year.

• Eligibility for an annual bonus starting from day one.

• 15 days of paid vacation annually.

• 6 federal holidays observed.

• 4 floating holidays each year.

• TechEleX program offering a choice of Mac or PC device.

• Computer replacement every 3 years, with the original device yours to keep.

• $25 monthly reimbursement for internet costs.

• 3 days of paid professional development annually.

• Allowance for registration fees for classes, conferences, or professional certifications.

• Employee wellness events offered.

• Membership to HeadSpace.

• Access to TalkSpace.

• Mental health coverage included in medical plans.

• Flexible arrangements for work/life integration and distributed workforce.