Senior Web Engineer

At Gradle Inc. our purpose is to bring joy to software builders and value to the business professionals that use it. We are the company behind the Gradle Build Tool, which is one of the top 20 Most Popular Open Source Projects for IT, used by millions of developers, and is downloaded over 30 million times a month.

Develocity is a first-of-its-kind product software teams use to accelerate and optimize Gradle, Apache Maven, Bazel, and sbt builds. It comprises several facets, including large-volume data ingestion and processing, complex data analysis and visualization, and distributed caching and execution systems.

Our software is used by some of the world's leading software organizations, such as Netflix, Airbnb, Spotify, SAP, several top ten banks, and many other major customers across all verticals. We regularly collaborate with these and other users to make our products continuously better.

Profile

We are looking for a Senior Web Engineer with a demonstrated ability to implement a new website with cutting-edge technologies and scalable architecture. The ideal candidate will have a user-centric and collaborative approach.

Our ideal candidates know and enforce best practices for website development and collaborate effectively with design, SEO, and marketing teams. They are passionate about user experience and are driven to deliver value to users. They thrive on challenging problems, deliver quality content in a timely manner, and feel comfortable collaborating with a distributed team.

Responsibilities

1. Implement and deliver all assets regarding Gradle's public appearance, including the main website, conference websites, and others, based on Figma designs
2. Manage project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables
3. Enforce, implement, maintain & test a scalable, clean architecture
4. Work with design to find the best UI/UX but also architecturally sane solutions
5. Work cross-functionally with other teams such as the marketing and SEO teams
6. Employ modern software development techniques and practices

Minimum Qualifications

1. 7+ years of experience in frontend development
2. Experience with Next.js or React-like frameworks and Typescript
3. Experience with version control and branching strategies
4. Working proficiency and communication skills in written and verbal English

Preferred Qualifications

1. Prior experience in a Technical or Team Leadership role is a plus
2. Knows and enforces best practices for website development: responsive design, a11y, reusable components
3. Experience with styling solutions
4. Experience with testing and advocating for automation of this area
5. SEO and Google Analytics knowledge is a plus
6. Understand the value of code reviews in delivering quality code
7. Systematic problem-solving approach, coupled with effective communication skills
8. Interest and ability to learn new software development skills and techniques

What We Offer

1. Work on a high-visibility product with a clear vision for the future
2. An automation-focused, test-driven engineering culture
3. Close collaboration with experienced and dedicated peer engineers
4. Opportunities for growth in technical and leadership responsibilities
5. In-person meetings, such as our annual company offsite and team meetings
6. Work from home in a remote-first environment
7. Competitive salaries and equity grants

Benefits & Perks

1. A focus on learning and development – Gradle offers an annual learning and development stipend and a monthly company-wide Learning Day, where we encourage all team members to focus on their professional development for the day
2. A hardware package that includes a laptop, monitor, other peripheral hardware, and a home office stipend to make sure you are fully set up to work remotely
3. Generous paid time off
4. Paid public holidays
5. Volunteer Day – We offer up to 8 hours of paid work time each year for team members to give back to their local communities

Location

1. We are looking for someone in USA for this position to allow for seamless collaboration with the team

How to apply

The following is required with your application:

1. Attach your Resume/CV and answer the required fields below

Next steps

After applying, familiarize yourself with the Develocity hiring process to understand the next steps.

About us

We are committed and skilled software engineers, product designers, and marketing experts who are passionate about developer productivity. We take pride in delivering products that are relied upon daily by some of the world's leading software organizations, such as Netflix, LinkedIn, Airbnb, Spotify, and Twitter.

Our team is globally distributed but deeply connected. We value our interpersonal relationships as much as we value our achievements. We are a diverse and inclusive workplace where we learn from each other and together. We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives.

Visit our careers page to learn more about the company and see other open positions. Visit Glassdoor to read what current and former Gradle employees say about the company.

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