SearchStax is hiring a
Manager, Web Engineering, Remote - United States
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Summary
The job description is for a Web Engineering Leader role at SearchStax, a profitable cloud-native search platform company. The role involves managing the web development team, overseeing projects related to the company's website, collaborating with Marketing and Product teams, establishing SDLC processes, ensuring scalability, performance, and security of the website, driving continuous improvement initiatives, providing technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to the development team, preparing reports and analytics, staying updated with industry trends, and more. The ideal candidate should have 13+ years of experience as a Web Development Manager or similar role, a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, strong experience with WordPress, front-end technologies, back-end languages, software development methodologies, project management tools, web hosting environments, and more.
Requirements
- 13+ years of experience as a Web Development Manager or similar leadership role in managing technical teams
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
- Strong experience with WordPress, including custom themes and plugin development
- Proficiency in front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, etc.) and back-end languages (PHP, MySQL)
- Demonstrated understanding of software development methodologies and project management tools
- Experience in configuring, optimizing, and maintaining web hosting environments
- Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to think strategically
- Strong communication and collaboration skills to effectively liaise with multiple teams
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage our web development team
- Own and oversee all projects related to searchstax.com
- Work closely with our Marketing and Product teams to gather and interpret website requirements and ensure that these are accurately implemented
- Establish and maintain SDLC processes including planning, design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance
- Ensure the website's scalability, performance, and security
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives and recommend advancements in technologies to enhance website functionality and user experience
- Manage timelines, budgets, and documentation related to web development projects
- Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and guidance to the development team
- Prepare reports and analytics to senior management demonstrating website performance and project progress
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with e-commerce integration, SEO best practices, and accessibility compliance
- Certifications in Project Management (e.g., PMP) or Agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum Master)
- Experience with performance optimization of high-traffic websites
Benefits
- Remote-First: We're a diverse team spanning the United States and India, with collaborative workspaces in Los Angeles, CA and Boston, MA
- Competitive Compensation & Stock Options: We want you to share in our success. As a team member, you'll have the chance to become a shareholder
- 401k Match: We offer a 4% match on 401k contributions to help you save for the future
- Healthcare Benefits: Your health matters! We've got you covered with comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans. Best of all, we foot the bill for 100% of employee-only premiums
- Paid Time Off: We value work-life balance. Enjoy 18 days of paid time off annually, plus 8 paid holidays
- Exciting Growth Opportunities: We are building cutting-edge open source and cloud technology. There is no shortage of opportunities to innovate and grow your career
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