Staff Software Engineer, Frontend Engineering

Job Description: 

Are you passionate about crafting elegant and intuitive user interfaces? Do you excel at leading frontend web development teams to deliver exceptional user experiences? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you as a founding team member and lead frontend engineer at a stealth healthcare incubation.

As a Staff Software Engineer specializing in Frontend Engineering, you will play a pivotal role in leading our frontend web UI team. You will be responsible for the technical architecture and implementation of elegant, user-friendly interfaces that provide an exceptional user experience. If you're a talented frontend engineer with a passion for crafting delightful user interfaces and fostering team collaboration, we invite you to be a part of our exciting journey.

Responsibilities: 

• Define and own the frontend architecture of our applications.
• Interview, lead, and mentor the frontend web UI team, guiding them in designing and implementing high-quality user interfaces.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and backend engineers to gather requirements and translate them into intuitive and visually appealing UI/UX designs.
• Develop and maintain responsive, cross-platform web applications using Typescript and JavaScript.
• Implement and maintain automated testing to ensure the reliability and stability of frontend applications.
• Stay informed about the latest frontend technologies and best practices and share this knowledge with the team to drive continuous improvement.
• Encourage and maintain a culture of innovation, creativity, and collaboration within the frontend team.
• Support and contribute to code reviews, ensuring adherence to coding standards and best practices.

 Requirements: 

• Proven experience as a technical lead for frontend web UI projects, driving teams to deliver exceptional user interfaces.
• Proficiency in Typescript and JavaScript, with a deep understanding of frontend development principles and best practices.
• Strong knowledge of responsive web design and cross-platform compatibility.
• Experience with or a strong desire to learn modern UI frameworks such as Svelte, Solid, Lit, or similar.
• Passionate about creating simple and intuitive user experiences that resonate with users.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• A keen eye for design and attention to detail, ensuring the visual appeal and usability of frontend applications.

 Benefits: 

• 100% employer paid, comprehensive health care including medical, dental, and vision for you and your family.
• Paid maternity and paternity for 14 weeks at employees' normal pay.
• Unlimited PTO, with management approval with all Federal holidays observed.
• Opportunities for professional development and continued learning.
• Occasional travel to our offices in Washington D.C or alternative locations to collaborate with your team in person.
• Optional 401K and FSA available.
• Ability to work fully remote within the United States. 

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