Lead JavaScript Developer

Summary

Join Excella, a leading provider of Agile software development and data analytics solutions, as a Lead Consultant. You will develop high-quality software, provide technical leadership and mentorship, and guide project execution. Excella offers a flexible work environment with a home office allowance and commute reimbursement. Comprehensive benefits include top-tier medical, dental, and vision coverage, parental leave, paid time off, and professional development opportunities. You'll receive a new computer every three years through the TechEleX program and an annual internet reimbursement. Excella also prioritizes employee well-being with wellness events and mental health resources.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in software development, with a strong technical foundation
• Expertise in JavaScript, TypeScript, and experience with frameworks such as Angular or React
• Experience working within Web Content Accessibility Guidelines to ensure optimum accessibility standards are met for users
• Proficiency working with automated test suites such as Jest and React Testing Library
• Experience with E2E test frameworks including Cypress, Puppeteer, and Selenium
• Deep understanding of Agile methodologies and best practices
• Experience leading teams and mentoring developers in a consulting or technical environment
• Strong knowledge of RESTful API design and implementation
• Proficiency in Git-based workflows and software development lifecycle management
• Excellent problem-solving and critical-thinking skills
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Knowledge in implementing secure programming practices
• Experience working with server-side JavaScript environments and frameworks such as Node and Express.js
• Experience in full-stack development including asynchronous, parallel, and non-blocking programming techniques

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of software solutions for commercial and government clients
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to team members, fostering professional growth
• Collaborate closely with clients and stakeholders to align technical solutions with business objectives
• Ensure best practices in coding, architecture, and Agile methodologies are followed
• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure quality and maintainability
• Advocate for the adoption of emerging technologies to enhance project outcomes
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across teams and projects

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of SQL, NoSQL and/or Document-based storage systems
• Understanding of trunk-based development practices such as using feature flags
• Knowledge in instrumenting an application for observability
• Experience with DevOps and Continuous Delivery tools like Jenkins, Codeship, TeamCity, Vagrant, Puppet, Chef, TravisCI, GoCD or similar
• Familiarity using GenAI productivity tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Github CoPilot

Benefits

• Home office allowance
• Commute reimbursement plan
• Top of industry medical, dental, and vision benefits with multiple options to choose from such as an employer-contributed health savings account, infertility coverage, and orthodontia
• 8 weeks of Parental Leave
• Discounted pet insurance
• Care.com membership with 3 back-up emergency child or elder care days annually
• Bonus eligibility starting day one
• 15 days of paid vacation
• 6 federal holidays
• 4 floating holidays
• TechEleX program providing multiple options to suit your technology needs, including a new computer every 3 years and keeping the old one
• Annual Internet Reimbursement benefit of $25 per month
• 3 days of paid professional development every year, including travel and registration fees
• Employee wellness events
• HeadSpace membership
• Access to TalkSpace
• Mental health coverage through medical plans