Engineering Manager, Web Development

Summary 

Codazen is seeking a skilled Engineering Manager with a hands-on approach and a strong focus on front-end development. The ideal candidate will have a passion for leading exceptional teams to deliver web-based solutions, including consumer-facing websites, eCommerce sites, UI web components, and robust UI infrastructure. As an expert in technology, you will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and high-profile customers to develop technical strategy. In addition, you will oversee diverse engineering teams responsible for delivering complex projects with high value. To succeed in this role, you must be highly motivated, collaborative, and adaptable in a fast-paced, evolving environment. We seek a leader and team player who inspires innovation, drives positive change, holds high standards for themselves and others, enjoys working with talented teams, and has a sense of humor. 

 Role Responsibilities 

• Technical oversight of CMS Web Developers/Content Specialists as well as Front End/Full Stack Engineers 
• Lead engineering teams in the delivery of highly visible and impactful web-based experiences, modern UI component libraries, and enterprise-level web-based infrastructure 
• Own the holistic technical strategies and low-level execution of high-quality and cost-effective solutions that satisfy customer business requirements  
• Ensure best of breed software development practices are adhered to while continuing to evolve with the industry 
• Develop exceptional engineers and future leaders by staying engaged and committed to their personal and professional growth 
• Drive and influence company growth from the success of your engineers and the value they bring to our clients 
• Build high-performing teams both through active recruiting and diligent performance management
• Engender positive company culture through humility, collaboration, and a focus on continuous improvement 

 Qualifications 

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant hands-on experience directly leading multi-disciplinary software engineering teams that deliver web-centric solutions  
• Experience delivering large-scale, highly trafficked, high-profile websites (marketing, e-commerce, web portals & help centers)
• Experience delivering UI component libraries, tools, and secure UI infrastructure that support interactive websites at a global scale
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills
• Experience with agile software development processes (e.g., Scrum, Kanban) in a consulting environment
• Some travel required (up to 20% within West Coast) 
• This is a hybrid position, 4 days on-site, 1 day WFH; Monday through Friday based out of Irvine, CA. 

 Plus 

• Proficient in web technologies including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript 
• Firm understanding of DOM, SEO, and XML technologies 
• Deep knowledge of CMS platforms (e.g., WordPress, Joomla, WooCommerce, Drupal, Wix, etc.)
• Strong background with object-oriented programming principles utilizing JavaScript-based frameworks (React, Angular, Typescript, Node, etc.) and other back-end related languages
• Experience developing secure and scalable web services and API’s
• Firm understanding of HTTP response/request handling, DNS routing/configuration, and CDN’s
• Deep knowledge of Material UI, cloud services (AWS/Azure), as well as distributed systems like Akamai
• Ability to work with tools such as Figma, Chrome DevTools (e.g., Google lighthouse, Google analytics)
• Experience with JIRA and Confluence, or similar systems
• Master's degree in Computer Science is a plus
• Related certifications are a plus