Lead Frontend Developer

Develocity is a first-of-its-kind product that software teams use to accelerate and optimize Gradle, Apache Maven™, Bazel, and sbt builds. It comprises several facets, including large-volume data ingestion and processing, complex data analysis and visualization, and distributed caching and execution systems.

Our software is used by some of the world's leading software organizations, such as Netflix, Airbnb, Spotify, SAP, several top ten banks, and many other major customers across all verticals. We regularly collaborate with these and other users to make our products continuously better.We have partnered with the Apache Software Foundation, the Micronaut Foundation, and other OSS projects like Spring, Quarkus, Kotlin Compiler, JUnit, AndroidX, etc., to bring the values of Develocity also to the OSS Community.

Here's who you are:We are looking for a lead frontend engineer with a demonstrated ability to efficiently deliver and maintain robust and useful frontend solutions, as part of a collaborative team.Our ideal candidates have a proven ability to deliver testable, evolvable, and scalable React-based architectures. They are passionate about user experience and are driven to deliver value to users. They thrive on challenging problems, understand the nuances of performance and memory optimization, possess and can capably articulate strong opinions, and feel comfortable collaborating with a distributed team.ResponsibilitiesCurrently resides in the Eastern Time Zone or willingness to work such hoursDesigning and implementing robust solutionsApplying automated quality assuranceEmploying modern software development techniques and practicesDoing user research, outreach and supportAssisting clients during trials and in productionManaging individual project priorities, deadlines and deliverablesContributing to changes that improve the team’s velocity and efficiency

Here's what you bring to the team:7 years of software development experienceExperience programming in JavaScript and ReactExperience leading complex features end to endWorking proficiency and communication skills in written and verbal EnglishExperience delivering large-scale frontend solutions with ReactExperience working with CSS and layout managersExperience developing and maintaining Webpack buildsAbility to debug, profile, and optimize codeAbility to perform and receive code reviewsSystematic problem-solving approach, coupled with effective communication skillsInterest and ability to learn new software development skills and techniques

Here's what you get: Work on a widely used product with a clear vision for the futureContribute to leading solutions in the new industry of Developer Productivity EngineeringClose customer interaction with engineers from leading tech organizationsAn automation-focused, test-driven engineering cultureClose collaboration with experienced and dedicated peer engineersOpportunities for growth in technical and leadership responsibilitiesIn-person meetings, such as our annual company offsite and team meetingsWork from home in a remote-first environmentCompetitive salaries and equity grantsA focus on learning and development – Gradle offers an annual learning and development stipend and a monthly company-wide Learning Day, where we encourage all team members to focus on their professional development for the dayA hardware package that includes a laptop, monitor, other peripheral hardware, and a home office stipend to make sure you are fully set up to work remotelyGenerous paid time offPaid public holidaysVolunteer Day – We offer up to 8 hours of paid work time each year for team members to give back to their local communities.

Key Skills

• Frontend
• React
• TypeScript
• JavaScript