Engineering Manager, Web Development

Company: Codazen
Location: Irvine
Posted on: September 9, 2023

Job Description:

About CodazenWant to apply technology in ways that make life more enriching?We think the digital experiences that make up more and more of our everyday lives should be seamless and engaging-even magical. Using our unique recipe of specialized skills and digital alchemy, we engineer experiences that help businesses engage with users, and users engage with the world.The source of our magic comes from our people. We continually strive to be better versions of ourselves-and have fun while doing it. If a career creating innovative experiences and digital products sounds exciting, we hope you'll consider joining our amazing team.Rethink Experience SummaryCodazen 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 strategies. 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 ResponsibilitiesTechnical oversight of CMS Web Developers/Content Specialists as well as Front End/Full Stack EngineersLead engineering teams in the delivery of highly visible and impactful web-based experiences, modern UI component libraries, and enterprise-level web-based infrastructureOwn the holistic technical strategies and low-level execution of high-quality and cost-effective solutions that satisfy customer business requirementsEnsure best of breed software development practices are adhered to while continuing to evolve with the industryDevelop exceptional engineers and future leaders by staying engaged and committed to their personal and professional growthDrive and influence company growth from the success of your engineers and the value they bring to our clientsBuild high-performing teams both through active recruiting and diligent performance managementEngender positive company culture through humility, collaboration, and a focus on continuous improvementQualificationsMinimum of 3 years of relevant hands-on experience directly leading multi-disciplinary software engineering teams that deliver web-centric solutionsExperience delivering large-scale, highly trafficked, high-profile websites (marketing, e-commerce, web portals & help centers)Strong willingness and ability to be hands-on and contribute to website development based on project needsProficient in web technologies including HTML, CSS, and JavaScriptFirm understanding of DOM, SEO, and XML technologiesDeep knowledge of CMS platforms (e.g., WordPress, Joomla, WooCommerce, Drupal, Wix, etc.)Experience delivering UI component libraries, tools, and secure UI infrastructure that support interactive websites at a global scaleStrong background with object-oriented programming principles utilizing JavaScript-based frameworks (React, Angular, Typescript, Node, etc.) and other back-end related languagesAbility to work with web development tools such as Chrome DevTools (e.g., Google lighthouse, Google analytics)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 PlusExperience developing secure and scalable web services and API'sFirm understanding of HTTP response/request handling, DNS routing/configuration, and CDN'sDeep knowledge of Material UI, cloud services (AWS/Azure), as well as distributed systems like AkamaiAbility to work with design tools such as FigmaExperience with JIRA and Confluence, or similar systemsMaster's degree in Computer Science is a plusRelated certifications are a plusFull compensation packages are based on candidate experience and certifications.Irvine Pay Range$154,000-$186,000 USDWhat Codazen OffersCompetitive salaryGenerous paid time off and sick leavePaid holidaysHealth, dental, vision401k (with company contribution)Profit sharingCompany bonusIncome protection plans (life, accidental death and dismemberment, short- and long-term disability)Free drinks and snacksAn incredible leadership team that cares about your developmentFun, smart, diverse colleaguesWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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