Lead UX Engineer
New York, NY

Job Description

Overview

The Lead Engineer is responsible for creating and launching the next generation of MLS mobile applications for iOS and Android (using React Native).

Responsibilities

* Build our next generation of mobile apps that are designed to scale with our growing traffic
* Mentor a team of developers (including code reviews, pair programming, and 1:1s)
* Understand how to integrate with various 3rd party technology solutions such as analytics, advertising, video players.
* On-call support rotations (a week on call rotated across team)
* Investigate and prototype new technologies to support MLS technology expansion
* Write tests and refactor legacy code
* Work closely with product team to ensure UI/UX specifications are met
* Convert product specs to technical specs
* Guide product on Web/Mobile best practices to ensure quality UI/UX
* Work closely with QA to ensure quality UI/UX
* Build and sustain relationships cross departmentally
* Additional responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

* Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or equivalent training
* 5+ years of experience
* 3+ years programming experience in Javascript
* 1+ year in a senior or lead position

Required Skills

* Strong knowledge of Node.js
* Expert knowledge of Reactjs and/or React Native
* Functional programming in JavaScript
* ES2015/ES2016/ESNEXT features (async/await)
* Proficiency in at least 1 other language than JavaScript
* Experience with Progressive Web Apps, JavaScript in IoT environments
* Experience creating dynamic applications (Web, Mobile, Etc) from the ground up which have been released into production and used by customers
* Knowledgeable of the React/React Native ecosystem and in tune with modern JavaScript best practices and modules/frameworks/libs
* Familiarity with CI/CD best practices, typing: Flow | TypeScript, and testing
* Ability to clearly communicate ideas and information
* Value teamwork, code quality, and making a positive impact
* Ability to collaborate with a variety collaborate with a variety of roles, such as designers, product managers and developers
* Superior organization, project management skills and attention to detail
* High level of commitment to quality work product and organizational ethics, integrity and compliance
* Ability to work effectively in a fast paced, team environment
* Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate, both written and verbally
* Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
* Demonstrated decision making and problem solving skills
* Detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
* Ability to travel and to work non-traditional hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays

Desired Skills

* Enjoys participating in the broader tech community by writing blog posts, speaking at conferences & meetups, or involvement in open source
* Experience with Yarn, NPM, Jest, Redux, GraphQL, Team City, Jira, Atom, Redis
* Experience with Mobile development (Android/iOS)
* Experience with Accessibility
* Experience with Docker, Continuous Integration, and Continuous Delivery/Deployment
* Experience with AWS
* Knowledge of the Spanish Language (business proficiency)
* Knowledge of the sport of soccer

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