[Hiring] Tech Lead, Web Development - Full Stack @Elastic

Role Description

Elastic is seeking a Technical Lead to drive the front and back end development and infrastructure of our flagship website, Elastic.co. Operating in close partnership with a geographically distributed group of designers, frontend developers, and full-stack engineers, this position centers on delivering outstanding user interfaces, engineering scalable data integrations, streamlining content management workflows, and developing dependable web services. You'll champion front and back end best practices while promoting a culture of craftsmanship and attention to detail across the team.

What You Will Be Doing

• Collaborate with and provide technical guidance to a remote team of frontend and full stack engineers through code reviews and knowledge sharing
• Drive the technical vision for our frontend architecture using NextJS and TypeScript
• Drive the technical vision for backend services, data integration pipelines, and content management systems
• Lead the design and implementation of APIs that power dynamic web experiences
• Establish and maintain quality standards, testing processes, and code review practices
• Champion backend performance optimizations, monitoring, and observability practices
• Ensure security, scalability, and reliability across all backend web services
• Lead the implementation of frontend performance optimizations and best practices
• Ensure accessibility and cross-browser compatibility across all web experiences
• Contribute to technical planning, prioritize technical initiatives, and support project delivery
• Collaborate closely with other teams to deliver cohesive user experiences
• Partner with SRE and infrastructure teams to ensure seamless system integration
• Foster effective communication and collaboration practices in a distributed-first environment

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in front and backend web development, with a focus on modern JavaScript frameworks and scalable web applications and APIs
• 3+ years of experience as a senior technical contributor or technical lead in collaborative environments
• Deep expertise in NextJS, React, and TypeScript
• Deep experience with content management systems, headless CMS architectures, and content delivery workflows
• Strong understanding of frontend testing methodologies and quality assurance processes
• Experience with frontend accessibility standards and implementation
• Practical experience managing cloud infrastructure and infrastructure-as-code practices
• Knowledge of search technologies and experience with data indexing and retrieval systems
• Knowledge of web performance optimization techniques and metrics
• Proven ability to bridge the gap between design and development teams
• Excellent remote communication skills and experience working with distributed teams

Bonus Points

• Experience with micro-frontend architectures
• Experience with Elasticsearch or other search/analytics platforms
• Knowledge of content delivery networks (CDNs) and edge computing
• Experience with event-driven architectures and message queuing systems
• Knowledge of marketing technology integrations (CRM, analytics, form processors)
• Experience with automated testing strategies for backend systems and data pipelines
• Background in site reliability engineering or DevOps practices
• Experience with localization and internationalization for web applications

Compensation

Compensation for this role is in the form of base salary. This role does not have a variable compensation component. The typical starting salary range for new hires in this role is:

• $135,700 — $214,700 USD
• $163,100 — $258,100 USD in select locations (including Seattle WA, Los Angeles CA, the San Francisco Bay Area CA, and the New York City Metro Area)

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on the work you do here and not your previous salary
• Health coverage for you and your family in many locations
• Ability to craft your calendar with flexible locations and schedules for many roles
• Generous number of vacation days each year
• Increase your impact - We match up to $2000 (or local currency equivalent) for financial donations and service
• Up to 40 hours each year to use toward volunteer projects you love
• Embracing parenthood with minimum of 16 weeks of parental leave