Education/Certifications: A Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, or a related technical field

Years of Experience required in type of role: 15+ years in software development and experience with scaling software products, providing technical leadership and direction for development, preferably with a focus on payments, ecommerce, front-end app development

Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, both independently and as part of a team

10+ years of experience with popular JavaScript-based frameworks and libraries such as React.js, Angular, or Vue.js is required. Proficiency in at least one of these frameworks, along with knowledge of their ecosystem and best practices

10+ years of experience building responsive and mobile-friendly web designs using CSS frameworks like Bootstrap, Foundation, or Materialize CSS

Understanding of GraphQL, RESTful, and RPPC principles and experience in consuming APIs for data retrieval and manipulation

Awareness of common security vulnerabilities in web applications (e.g., XSS, CSRF) and knowledge of best practices to mitigate these risks

Stay updated with the latest web standards, trends, and best practices in front-end development, including performance optimization, SEO, and UX/UI design principles

Experience operating in start-up settings, launching 0 to 1 product, supporting early low-code tools, and driving graduation to highly customized applications

Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with a passion for finding elegant solutions to complex challenges

Experience as a technical lead for large projects (6-12+ months in length), including defining the roadmap for complex projects spanning multiple teams and functions

Ability to internalize the best ideas from across the organization, humbly setting a vision that others are excited to get behind

Experience integrating with 3rd party platforms and partnering with external service providers.

3+ years in leading high-performing software engineering teams. Direct evidence of the ability to guide, motivate, and inspire a team towards the successful completion of complex projects

Optional:

Prior experience in manufacturing/automotive environments.

Hands-on AWS experience.

Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and integration of front-end development workflows with automated testing and deployment processes

Hands on experience building customer facing apps