Tech Lead, Web Development - Front End

What is The Role

Elastic is seeking a design-oriented Technical Lead to drive the frontend development and quality assurance of our flagship website, Elastic.co. This role will work closely with a distributed team of design technologists and frontend engineers, focusing on creating exceptional user experiences while maintaining the highest standards of code quality and performance. You'll champion design systems, component architecture, and front-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 design technologists and frontend engineers through code reviews and knowledge sharing

• Drive the technical vision for our frontend architecture using NextJS and TypeScript

• Champion design excellence and pixel-perfect implementation across all user interfaces

• Establish and maintain quality standards, testing processes, and code review practices

• Lead the development and evolution of our design system and component library

• Collaborate closely with design, UX, and backend teams to deliver cohesive user experiences

• 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

• Foster effective communication and collaboration practices in a distributed-first environment

What You Bring

• 8+ years of experience in frontend web development, with a focus on modern JavaScript frameworks

• 3+ years of experience as a senior technical contributor or technical lead in collaborative environments

• Strong design sensibility with a demonstrated commitment to quality and attention to detail

• Deep expertise in NextJS, React, and TypeScript

• Experience building and maintaining scalable design systems and component libraries

• Strong understanding of frontend testing methodologies and quality assurance processes

• Knowledge of web performance optimization techniques and metrics

• Experience with frontend accessibility standards and implementation

• 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 animation and interactive web experiences

• Knowledge of internationalization and localization for frontend applications

• Experience implementing A/B testing and user analytics

• Familiarity with headless content management systems

• Contribution to open-source projects or design systems

• Experience with micro-frontend architectures

• Background in UX/UI design or formal design education

• Experience with Elasticsearch implementation for search experiences

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