Software Developer Manager

QED National•Birmingham, AL

54d

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Software Development Manager to lead a team of talented front-end engineers in building scalable, high-performance web applications for a leading eCommerce organization. In this role, you'll drive technical strategy, guide architectural decisions, and foster a collaborative, innovative, and high-performing engineering culture. You'll partner cross-functionally with Product, Design, and Backend teams to deliver seamless customer experiences across digital platforms-leveraging modern technologies like React, Next.js, TypeScript, and NestJS. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on technical leader passionate about mentoring teams, shaping best practices, and driving impactful digital transformation.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience).
8+ years of software engineering experience, including 2+ years in a managerial or technical leadership capacity.
Proven experience building and deploying large-scale, production-grade front-end applications using React, Next.js, and TypeScript.
Proficiency with NestJS for backend integration, APIs, or backend-for-frontend (BFF) architectures.
Deep knowledge of front-end performance, accessibility, responsive design, and cross-browser compatibility.
Experience implementing CI/CD pipelines, unit testing (Jest, React Testing Library), and code quality standards.
Demonstrated success delivering high-traffic, customer-centric eCommerce solutions.
Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience with CMS integration, A/B testing frameworks, or personalization tools.
Familiarity with GraphQL, Webpack, Vite, or other modern build tools.
Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
Knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and DevOps principles.

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing front-end engineering team, fostering collaboration, accountability, and innovation.
Drive architecture decisions and best practices for scalable front-end development across eCommerce initiatives.
Partner with Product, Design, and Backend teams to deliver engaging, customer-focused web experiences.
Oversee the development of responsive, accessible web applications using React, Next.js, and TypeScript.
Utilize NestJS for backend integration, server-side rendering, and API orchestration.
Establish and maintain coding standards, code reviews, and CI/CD pipelines to ensure quality and maintainability.
Participate in roadmap planning, providing technical feasibility assessments and effort estimates.
Stay current with emerging technologies, front-end frameworks, and eCommerce trends.
Identify and implement enhancements to site performance, SEO, accessibility, and usability.