Lead Software Engineer

We are a global team of innovators and pioneers dedicated to shaping the future of observability. At New Relic, we build an intelligent platform that empowers companies to thrive in an AI-first world by giving them unparalleled insight into their complex systems. As we continue to expand our global footprint, we're looking for passionate people to join our mission. If you're ready to help the world's best companies optimize their digital applications, we invite you to explore a career with us

Your opportunity
Are you a passionate and experienced frontend engineer looking for an opportunity to lead and drive innovation in a dynamic team ? Join us on our company's mission to empower every engineer at every stage of the software lifecycle.

This is your chance to shape the future of our frontend systems, guiding a team of talented developers to build highly responsive, scalable and engaging web applications. As a lead software engineer specialising in frontend development, you'll be at the forefront of crafting user experiences that define our products and delight our customers.

Looking for a JavaScript developer who is proficient with Your primary focus will be on developing user interface components and implementing them following well-known workflows (such as Flux or Redux). You will ensure that these components and the overall application are robust and easy to maintain. You will coordinate with the rest of the team working on different layers of the infrastructure.

What You'll Do

• Lead the design, architecture and implementation of scalable frontend applications using JavaScript, React, HTML, CSS and modern web technologies.
• Collaborate closely with backend engineers, designers, product managers and other stakeholders to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Ensure high-quality code through code reviews, mentoring and setting best practices for the team in areas such as performance optimization, security, and maintainability.
• Drive the development of reusable UI components and libraries, contributing to our design
• Provide technical leadership to a growing team, including coaching, mentoring, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends in frontend development and proactively integrate new tools and methodologies into the team's workflow.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and enhance the performance of our frontend applications.
• Own the end-to-end development lifecycle of the key features and ensure smooth delivery to production.
• Install and configure server environments for React deployments.
• Developing new user facing features using
• Building reusable components and front-end libraries for future use
• Translating designs and wireframes into high quality code
• Optimising components for maximum performance across a vast array of web-capable devices and browsers.

This role requires

• Bachelor's Degree, 8+ years of professional experience in frontend development, with a strong focus on JavaScript, React, Typescript, HTML 5 and CSS.
• Proven experience leading or mentoring a team of engineers, with a passion for helping others grow.
• Proficiency with React tools such as webpack, Redux, Flux, etc., build tools, version control (Git), and continuous integration systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to handle complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Analyzes and creates proofs of concept to evaluate and reduce new technology risks
• Experience with performance optimization and debugging frontend applications.
• Knowledge of object-oriented principles, design patterns, and software designing and architecture standard processes
• Assist in developing the road maps for the teams or groups using your technical expertise
• Design systems of components and own the execution of those designs
• Ability to unblock conversations and collect feedback from other specialists
• Broadly aware of all engineering standards and architecture notes as well as major developments in technical communities.

Must Have

• Proficiency in JavaScript, object model, DOM manipulation, event handlers, data structures, algorithms, JSX, Babel and common tools used in wider React ecosystem such as , npm, etc.
• Deep understanding of JavaScript frameworks (React, , etc.) and modern web development practices, Virtual DOM, component lifecycle, etc.., including responsive design and cross-browser compatibility.
• Preceding experience with ReactJS workflows like Flux, Redux, Build React App, data structure libraries.
• Understanding of RESTful APIs, GraphQL, HTML, CSS, ES6 (variables and scoping, array methods), code versioning tools like GIT, SVN, etc.., popular frontend development tools such as CI/CD tools, DevOps, performance testing frameworks like Mocha, Node and NPM.

Fostering a diverse, welcoming and inclusive environment is important to us. We work hard to make everyone feel comfortable bringing their best, most authentic selves to work every day. We celebrate our talented Relics' different backgrounds and abilities, and recognize the different paths they took to reach us – including nontraditional ones. Their experiences and perspectives inspire us to make our products and company the best they can be. We're looking for people who feel connected to our mission and values, not just candidates who check off all the boxes.

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We believe in empowering all Relics to achieve professional and business success through a flexible workforce model. This model allows us to work in a variety of workplaces that best support our success, including fully office-based, fully remote, or hybrid.

Our hiring process
In compliance with applicable law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work and to complete employment eligibility verification. Note: Our stewardship of the data of thousands of customers means that a criminal background check is required to join New Relic.

We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records based on individual circumstances and in accordance with applicable law including, but not limited to, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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