Lead Web Developer

Post Date

Mar 27, 2024

Location

Evanston,
Illinois

ZIP/Postal Code

60201
US
Jul 05, 2024 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract-to-perm

Category

Programmer / Developer

Req #

CHI-693122

Pay Rate

$52 - $78 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

This person is being brought on to help build reusable web components. They specifically will be helping build the buttons and widgets on the website by utilizing React components. They will be managing an offshore team consisting of developers and QA members, so having excellent written and verbal communication is key. They need to be self-organized, be able to work cross functionally with UX, development, and scrum teams.

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Required Skills & Experience

A computer science degree or equivalent work experience in web technologies.
8+ years experience with the full software development life-cycle (SDLC) delivering Web applications in an Agile environment.
5+ years of experience writing client side code using Javascript, HTML, and CSS
5+ years of experience writing server-side code for web apps/services, in any programming language
3+ years of direct people management including coaching and mentoring staff
Demonstrated experience developing software using React, Angular, Vue.js, or other client side javascript frameworks.
Demonstrated experience developing software using Next.js, .NET MVC, or another object-oriented web application framework.
Extensive experience in working in product model and be able to prioritize the requests coming to team
Experience working with a design system (or style guide, pattern library, etc.) shared across multiple properties, and an understanding of the architecture and processes that make such a system successful
Great communication skills, expert in planning, management of resources and coordinate deliverables to the business.
Extensive experience in working in product model and be able to prioritize the requests coming to team
Experience working with a design system (or style guide, pattern library, etc.) shared across multiple properties, and an understanding of the architecture and processes that make such a system successful
Great communication skills, expert in planning, management of resources and coordinate deliverables to the business.
Experience with any web analytics tool such as Adobe or Google.
Experience using agile methodologies to deliver software projects.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Demonstrated experience with any of the following technologies is a big plus: TypeScript, GraphQL, Gatsby, Sitecore.
Experience with any of the following is a nice-to-have: Microsoft Azure (or other cloud platform), CDNs, TeamCity (or other CI/CD system).
Demonstrated experience with localization and internationalization for large software or web applications is a big plus.
Experience coding for web accessibility guidelines is a plus

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.