305 King St W
Suite 1100
Kitchener, ON N2G 1B9
Canada
Lead JavaScript Developer Remote
Lead JavaScript Developer Description
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Lead JavaScript Developer to join our operations team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in a multi-year initiative to reimagine and re-platform a legacy application suite into a SaaS-based solution using cutting-edge technologies and frameworks, all deployed on the AWS cloud. This role demands a leader who can innovate and execute with excellence, driving the project forward with technical acumen and team collaboration.
EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.
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Responsibilities
- Lead the development and implementation of modern JavaScript solutions
- Architect scalable and maintainable web applications using JavaScript frameworks
- Guide the team through complex coding challenges and algorithm optimizations
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features
- Ensure code quality and maintainability by conducting code reviews and setting up best practices
- Manage project timelines, resources, and stakeholder communication
- Translate business requirements into technical specifications
- Implement security and data protection settings
- Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability
- Mentor junior developers and promote a culture of learning and accountability within the team
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Computer Science or related field
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in JavaScript development
- At least one year of experience in a leadership and team management role
- Proven participation in at least one full cycle project or involvement in multiple projects covering different phases of the development lifecycle
- Expertise in TypeScript to enhance code quality and developer productivity
- Proficient with AWS services to architect and deploy scalable applications
- Strong experience in unit testing frameworks such as Jest, Karma, and Mocha to ensure application reliability
- In-depth knowledge of HTML/CSS for creating intuitive and responsive user interfaces
- Fluent in English with excellent communication skills, capable of a B2 level or higher for effective team collaboration and stakeholder management
Nice to have
- Experience with Oracle Cloud solutions
- Familiarity with Agile development methodologies
- Knowledge of Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) practices
We offer
- Connectivity Bonus (15,000 ARS are paid with a salary receipt at the end of each month as a non-wages concept)
- Medicina Prepaga (It covers the collaborator and direct family group)
- Paternity Leave (Two additional days are added to what is established by law, total of 4 days)
- Discounts card
- English Training (English lessons, twice per week)
- Training Program (Access to multiple customized training plans according to the needs of each role within the company)
- Marriage bonus (The company doubles the allowance established by law that ANSES offers)
- Referral Program (Referral bonus is paid when the referral of a collaborator joins the Company)
- External Agreements and Discounts
- Vacations: 14 calendar days a year
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