Lead Software Engineer - Frontend

Faros • San Mateo, CA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Faros AI is an operational data platform that brings all engineering data into a single pane of glass, giving teams unprecedented visibility across their software development lifecycle. By equipping leaders with comprehensive, actionable insights, we empower organizations to transform and operate at a whole new level of efficiency. We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Lead Front-End Developer to join our team. Your primary responsibility will be the development and maintenance of the frontend of our SaaS product, utilizing modern web development technologies and best practices. However, we highly value candidates who are able to learn about other parts of the stack to gain a holistic understanding of our system. You will also be responsible for mentoring and coaching your team members, and for helping to ensure that our team is using the latest and greatest technologies and best practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
• Proven 5+ years of experience as a front-end developer
• Strong experience with modern web development frameworks (Next.js & React preferred)
• Strong understanding of CSS
• Strong understanding of JavaScript or TypeScript (Typescript preferred)
• Experience with architecting and designing scalable and performant front-end solutions
• Experience with testing and debugging tools (Jest, Cypress preferred)
• Knowledge of software development methodologies and best practices
• Strong problem-solving skills, with an emphasis on product development
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience with cloud computing platforms, such as AWS
• Experience with continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines
• Experience with enterprise authentication/authorization workflows
• Experience with microservices architecture
• Experience interacting with customers (showcasing work, help debugging, etc)

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of front-end solutions for our SaaS product, using modern web development technologies and best practices.
• Work with designers and back-end developers to create a seamless user experience.
• Optimize the front-end for performance and accessibility.
• Integrate with open-source solutions.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade software components as necessary.
• Conduct testing and validation to ensure software performance and reliability.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in front-end development.
• Mentor junior front-end developers.
• Review code contributions from external contractors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior