Lead UI Developer (Shopify)

Who is Anatta?We are a passionate and unique group of people creating meaningful eCommerce solutions for the health, wellness, and sustainable brands we support. We do things a little differently, which is why we’re able to have so much fun in the process. If you enjoy collaborating with a global team of quirky individuals, keep reading for an opportunity to work with us.

What are we looking for?We are looking for a Dev Lead to join one of our cross-functional client teams! This team lead is accountable for delivering on the most challenging technical tasks, through guidance and mentoring developers on their team. Additionally, this leadership role provides oversight to ensure the quality of work performed, maintain the project health, support clients with suggesting tech strategies, and aid in team system setup, code reviews, knowledge transfer, mentoring, and leadership in challenging project tasks.

Day to day responsibilities Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. The below list represents the major tasks assigned to incumbents in this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all tasks.

Develop and Guide development teams to create elegant, usable, responsive, and interactive interfaces across multiple devices using CSS/HTML/JAVASCRIPTReview designs created by web designers; ask any necessary clarifying questions and provide your feedback and guide as necessaryDevelop and implement UI using defined principles, best practices, and code guidelines by the company as well as guide the direct reports for the sameOptimize websites to ensure fast loading speeds and passing the web vitals as well as guide the direct reports for the sameEnsure the visual quality of the website and quality of deliverables as well as guide the direct reports for the sameGuide our clients towards strategic product features which are beneficial for the client's business and their growthContribute to the continuous improvement of the development framework and processes.Lead the release deployment process and code reviewsStay up to date on the latest technology news in the e-commerce industry as well as in the development community. Sharing with the team and enhancing their development knowledge and experience.Guiding clients to make the right decisions from a technology and tools perspectiveIdentify technical debts and communicate the same with our clients in a timely manner and encourage direct reports to do the sameProvide transparent and regular communication with the team, project manager, and our clientsHandle multiple projects simultaneously with leading 1-2 two projects alongside current working projectsPresent accurate deadlines to our clients on projects and sprints. Keep track of your developers and ensure that they are effective at task management and communication with our clients.Ensure the team developers are aligned with the weekly sprint and commitment to deliverablesCommunicate with the project manager about any unrealistic sprints and tasksLogically and realistically access weekly tasks set by the client and communicate with the PM and client if there are any required changes.Understand their requirements, present solutions, and answer any other client questions Collaborate well with the project manager to prioritize tasks, discuss project-related issues, and any other required support.Ensure good collaboration with other teams(UX, QA, and App) in order to complete your tasks/client requirements.Keep track of your team's sprints and tasksEnsure the quality of deliverables of your team & be responsible for the health of the project.Ensure your team is following all standard processes (e.g. deployment process, Gitflow process, QA, etc)Submit incident reports as needed on a regular basisAdvise the team on various improvements & solutions with ongoing projects

Ideal qualificationsExpert understanding of the latest technologies and the eCommerce industryExperience working at a professional services company such as a marketing agency or consulting firm Experience managing complex web development projectsExperience with Shopify+ platformAbility to delegate tasks appropriately on the teamAt least 5 years experience hiring, managing employee performance, mentoring, and creating growth plans for a development teamExperience with conflict resolution and leading a teamMust be self-motivated and have an assertive yet professional demeanor, high technical aptitude, be detail-oriented, and possess strong multitasking skills..The candidate should be passionate about mentoring/ guiding a team of developers

What are the perks?

We do our best to make sure employees are supported in everything they do. We offer a range of benefits and perks:

Remote option availableMedical benefit optionsHealthy snacks/drinks in the officeStart with 20 days of PTOPaid parental leaveCompany events, happy hours, and yearly retreatsOther perks vary by location

Physical demands requirementsCommon office/desk environment that involves long periods of time at a stationary desk with extensive computer work that requires repetitive motion of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

Key Skills

• CSS
• JavaScript