Lead Software Engineer, Front End (Remote Eligible)

As the Lead Software Engineer, Front End at Jobot, your primary responsibilities will include driving the architecture of our front-end applications, building out our state management system, and leading the design of our component libraries. You will be an integral part of our remote team, overseeing the development of our Greenfield platform while ensuring best practices and efficient workflows are followed.

To qualify for the Lead Software Engineer, Front End role at Jobot, candidates should have over 10 years of front-end development experience, particularly in B2B SaaS projects. Proficiency in JavaScript and React is essential, alongside a strong understanding of responsive design and front-end architecture principles. Familiarity with version control, CI/CD pipelines, and modern development practices is also important.

Yes, the Lead Software Engineer, Front End position at Jobot is fully remote! We prioritize flexibility and work-life balance, allowing you to contribute effectively from wherever you are while enjoying the benefits of collaborating with a talented team spread across various locations.

Jobot offers a comprehensive benefits package for the Lead Software Engineer, Front End position, which includes a generous equity package, unlimited PTO, a yearly bonus, and excellent health benefits like dental and vision. We believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work and innovation, so you can expect to feel valued and supported during your tenure with us.

At Jobot, we foster a collaborative and inclusive company culture that encourages creativity and innovation. We believe in empowering our employees to take ownership of their work and make impactful contributions. As a remote team, we value open communication and support each other through our shared mission to revolutionize industries with our AI-driven solutions.

In your response, outline specific projects where you've utilized JavaScript and React extensively. Highlight any architecture decisions you've made and how you maintain performance and usability in applications. Make sure to emphasize your role in the team and any impact your contributions had on the project.

Discuss your approach to establishing a robust front-end architecture, including the tools and frameworks you've used. Mention design patterns that you've adopted and how you ensure the codebase remains scalable and maintainable, especially in a rapidly evolving product environment.

Share your methodology for implementing responsive design, including specific frameworks you've used and techniques for ensuring compatibility across different devices. Explain how you test and optimize your designs and ensure an excellent user experience regardless of screen size.

Detail your familiarity with state management libraries like Redux or Context API. Provide examples from past projects where effective state management improved application performance and user interaction. Discuss how you decide which state management solution fits best for different project needs.

Share a specific anecdote demonstrating how you assessed and improved a web application's performance. Explain the tools you used, any metrics to showcase improvement, and how these changes impacted the end-user experience and overall functionality.

Discuss the importance of CI/CD in modern development practices. Provide details of how you've implemented CI/CD pipelines in your projects, including tools you've utilized and the benefits it brought to your development workflows and deployment processes.

Describe your approach to continuous learning in the fast-paced tech environment. Discuss resources you utilize, such as online courses, webinars, or coding forums, and how you apply new trends and technologies to your work, enhancing your team’s capabilities.

Express your enthusiasm for working in a startup by discussing its unique challenges and rewards. Share experiences from previous startup roles and emphasize your adaptability, problem-solving skills, and the collaborative spirit required to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced atmosphere.

Provide examples of how you've effectively worked alongside designers, back-end developers, and product managers. Stress the importance of communication and alignment on project goals and how you facilitate discussions and feedback sessions to ensure project success.

Highlight qualities such as technical expertise, leadership skills, adaptability, and effective communication. Illustrate your point with personal examples of how these qualities have helped you lead projects and foster a strong team dynamic in your previous roles.