Lead Developer

## About the Role The Lead Developer position at Sevaa Group is a critical role that entails leading a team of developers to architect, develop, deploy, and maintain high-quality, responsive, and secure modern web experiences. This role is essential to driving the company's growth and success in the digital landscape. The successful candidate will work closely with the team to identify opportunities for improvement and implement best practices in coding tools, languages, testing, and development processes. The day-to-day responsibilities of this role will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams, including the Infrastructure team to implement DevOps best practices, and the Sales and Success teams to estimate the level of effort required for projects. The Lead Developer will also participate in client calls to elicit requirements and provide technical recommendations, ensuring that client web properties are secure, up-to-date, and compliant with relevant laws and regulations. Sevaa Group values diversity and is committed to creating a work environment that is inclusive and supportive of all employees. As a Lead Developer, you will be expected to contribute to this culture by leading by example, mentoring junior team members, and promoting a culture of continuous learning and improvement. ## What You Will Do - Architect, develop, deploy, and maintain high-quality, responsive, performant, compliant, and secure modern web experiences - Define and implement best practices in coding tools, languages, testing, and development processes - Drive the team and company forward by identifying opportunities for improvement - Participate in client calls to elicit requirements and give technical recommendations - Assist the Sales and Success teams in estimating the level of effort - Work with the Infrastructure team to implement DevOps best practices - Build and maintain a quality-focused culture leveraging automation - Ensure client web properties are kept secure and up-to-date - Lead a team on architectural design, planning, and distribution of development work - Contribute to the Documentation Library on internal policies and procedures - Contribute regularly to open-source projects - Speak at conferences and events - Publish thought leadership content - Build a team of strong developers ## What We Are Looking For - Strong front-end development skills - Experience with Content Management Systems such as WordPress or Drupal - Experience using modern JavaScript frameworks such as React to deliver world-class digital experiences - Familiarity with accessibility requirements such as Section 508 - Familiarity with Privacy Laws such as GDPR, CCPA, and HIPAA - A deep understanding of performance metrics and techniques to improve them - Understanding of how pages are loaded and rendered - Familiarity with test automation tools such as Cypress - Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills - Highly organized with a strong attention to detail and ability to multitask - Self-driven with a growth mindset and a proven track record of self-improvement ## Nice to Have - Experience with Agile development methodologies - Knowledge of cloud-based platforms such as AWS or Azure - Familiarity with containerization using Docker - Experience with continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines ## Benefits and Perks - Flexible schedule - Health, Dental, Vision Insurance - Life insurance and disability coverage - Health Savings Account - Modern laptop and equipment - Company Outings & Happy Hours - Opportunities for professional growth and development - Access to online courses and training programs - Remote work stipend

• To stand out as a candidate, be prepared to provide examples of your experience with modern JavaScript frameworks and Content Management Systems.
• Make sure your portfolio showcases your ability to develop high-quality, responsive, and secure modern web experiences.
• Familiarize yourself with the company's products and services, and be prepared to ask informed questions during the interview process.
• Highlight your understanding of accessibility requirements and Privacy Laws, and provide examples of how you have implemented compliant solutions in previous roles.
• Be prepared to discuss your experience with test automation tools and your approach to continuous integration and continuous deployment.
• When negotiating salary, consider the company's benefits package and remote work stipend, and be prepared to discuss your expectations for professional growth and development.