Lead Web Engineer

Full Time

Position Overview:

Glo’s Lead Web Engineer plays a very important role in fulfilling Glo’s mission to create intelligent tools that challenge people to live fulfilling lives. They are responsible for building and maintaining the web application, from layout to function, to align with project specifications. The Lead Web Engineer works in close proximity with the API and Services team and the Engineering Manager to complete projects.

You must reside in California, Arkansas, Minnesota, Florida, or Texas to be considered for this role.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

  • User-facing web interfaces using ReactJS, and modern Web Frameworks
  • Optimize web applications for maximum speed, scalability, and security
  • Deliver High-quality, reusable, and modular code
  • Troubleshoot and debug web applications as needed
  • Lead & Manage a team of  3
  • Conducting code reviews and providing feedback to other developers
  • Mentoring junior developers and helping them grow their skills
  • Own technical deliverables for the Web team
  • Communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders through visualizations and presentations
  • Mentor Web Team engineers and provide guidance on best practices
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align data-driven solutions with business objectives
  • Continuously integrate the latest technologies & tools to improve the business
  • Participating in agile development processes, including stand-up meetings, project planning, and retrospectives

Qualifications

  • Must have at least 5+ years of experience designing, building and maintaining both the front-end and back-end of web projects.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Web development or a related field, or relevant experience
  • Solid knowledge and experience in programming applications
  • Excellent Proficiency in JavaScript, HTML, CSS, ReactJS
  • Experience with CSS preprocessors
  • Ability to learn quickly and operate autonomously
  • Dedicated team player
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
  • Solid ability in both written and verbal communication
  • Knowledge of programming language and technical terminology
  • Able to develop ideas and processes and clearly express them
  • Able to solve complex problems
  • Programming experience in at least one of the following libraries/runtimes: Express.js, Node.js, Ember.js
  • The ability to work autonomously, while also helping to mentor junior and intermediate developers on the team
  • Confidence to make educated decisions that influence the architecture of our applications
  • Attention to detail and an eye for design
  • Exceptional organizational and time management skills
  • Strong communication & collaboration skills

Cultural Values Qualifications

  • Ability to communicate clearly, and proactively with the team
  • Ability to treat each team member with respect
  • Able to respect and support cultural policies, values and processes
  • Always strives to support colleagues through positive collaboration
  • Receptive to change and open to feedback

Work Requirements

  • This position is fully remote for anyone living in California, Arkansas, Minnesota, Florida, or Texas.
  • Some travel may be required for in-person collaboration

Disclaimer

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. 

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.

 



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