Description

Position Overview:

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership and Strategy: Lead and inspire a team of developers, designers, and project managers to deliver top-tier web development projects. Establish the technical vision and strategy for web development initiatives, aligning them with business objectives and ensuring the timely and successful execution of projects.
• Full Project Lifecycle Management: Oversee all stages of the web development lifecycle, from initial concept and planning through design, development, testing, and deployment. Ensure that best practices are followed and that high-quality standards are met at each phase.
• Technical Oversight: Provide expert guidance on web development frameworks, coding standards, and best practices. Ensure that the technical architecture of websites is robust, scalable, and optimized for performance and security.
• Collaboration with Stakeholders: Work closely with internal and external stakeholders, including product owners, designers, and marketing teams, to translate business needs into technical requirements and ensure that development efforts align with the overall vision.
• Agile Leadership: Implement and maintain agile development methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban. Lead sprint planning, retrospectives, and daily stand-ups, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and iterative development.
• Quality Control: Ensure the highest standards of quality assurance through code reviews, automated testing, and performance monitoring. Set up and enforce coding standards and practices that drive high performance, security, and responsiveness across multiple platforms.
• Team Development: Mentor and coach team members, fostering a collaborative and supportive environment. Provide opportunities for team growth through technical training and skill development, encouraging innovation and excellence.
• Resource Management: Manage the allocation of resources, ensuring optimal productivity and efficiency. Monitor workloads and adjust assignments as necessary to balance team capacity with project demands.
• Risk and Issue Management: Identify potential risks in development projects, including technical bottlenecks, delays, or resource shortages. Develop contingency plans and ensure prompt resolution of issues to keep projects on track.
• Innovation and Trends: Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in web development. Encourage the exploration of new technologies that can improve the functionality, performance, and user experience of web projects.

Key Qualifications:

• Experience: 7+ years of experience in web development, including at least 3 years in a leadership role. A proven track record of managing the development of complex web applications and websites from concept to launch.
• Technical Expertise: Proficiency in front-end and back-end development technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript (React, Angular, or Vue.js), and server-side languages (Node.js, PHP, Python). Experience with content management systems (CMS) and familiarity with databases (SQL, NoSQL).
• Project Management: Strong experience in leading and managing projects using Agile methodologies. Proficient in project management tools such as Jira, Confluence, or similar.
• Architectural Knowledge: Solid understanding of web architecture principles, including cloud-based infrastructure, APIs, microservices, and serverless environments.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to tackle complex technical challenges and drive innovative solutions.
• Leadership Skills: Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate teams, manage conflicts, and promote collaboration across departments.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.