Head of Web Engineering

Position Overview : Head of Web Engineering position to lead and drive innovation in web application development across our global digital engineering organization. This role combines technical excellence with strategic leadership to shape the future of our web Expertise Requirements Development : - Advanced JavaScript proficiency including ES6 features, closures, promises, and async/await patterns - Deep expertise in component-based frameworks: React, Angular, or Vue.js - Extensive experience with state management solutions: Redux, MobX, or Vuex - Experience with AI enabled IDEs such as Cursor, or AI code-gen toolss like Co-Pilot, Claude or V0. - Strong understanding of TypeScript and static typing & Performance : - Experience implementing Single Page Applications (SPA), Server-Side Rendering (SSR), and Static Site Generation (SSG) - Expertise in Progressive Web Apps (PWA) development and offline capabilities - Knowledge of modern build tools like Webpack, Vite, and module bundling - Implementation of performance optimization techniques including : 1. Code splitting and lazy loading 2. Tree shaking for bundle optimization 3. Browser caching strategies 4. Image and asset Design & UI : - Advanced CSS3 and preprocessor (SASS/LESS) knowledge - Implementation of fluid grid systems and flexible layouts - Experience with CSS-in-JS solutions and styled-components - Cross-browser compatibility and progressive enhancement & Quality Assurance : - Unit testing frameworks (Jest, Testing Library) - End-to-end testing implementation (Cypress, Playwright) - Performance testing and monitoring - Accessibility (WCAG) compliance Web Technologies : - WebAssembly integration for high-performance computing - Implementation of AI-driven performance optimization - Experience with Edge Computing technologies - Real-User Monitoring (RUM) Workflow : - Version control with Git and collaborative development practices - CI/CD pipeline configuration and maintenance - Code review processes and quality standards - Component documentation using tools like Responsibilities Leadership : - Lead and oversee the design, development, and implementation of web applications across the entire frontend stack. - Work with global service line technical leadership. - Take ownership on targeted service line objectives for talent growth targets. - Drive architectural decisions and establish technical standards for web development practices - Ensure delivery of high-quality, scalable web solutions while maintaining technical excellence - Conduct code reviews and enforce coding standards across web Management : - Build and lead high-performing web engineering teams across global locations - Mentor and develop engineering talent through technical guidance and career development - Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning - Recruit and retain top web engineering Leadership : - Define and execute web technology roadmap aligned with organization's digital strategy - Collaborate with product teams and stakeholders to drive web initiatives - Identify and implement emerging web technologies and best practices - Lead cross-platform capabilities and innovation Qualifications : Travel Requirements : - This role requires up to 20% travel overseas, to US, EMEA. - Candidate must be visa ready to travel overseas at time of Expertise : - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field - 12 years of experience in web development with deep expertise in frontend and backend technologies - Strong background in modern web frameworks and technologies - Proven track record of delivering complex web applications at Experience : - 7 years of leadership experience managing engineering teams - Experience in building and scaling web engineering capabilities - Strong track record of driving technical innovation and operational excellence - Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making abilities (ref:hirist.tech)

Location: in, IN

Posted Date: 5/1/2025