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Vital Design · 2 months ago

Front End Development Manager

Portsmouth, NH

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$40K/yr - $130K/yr

5+ years exp

Vital Design is seeking a Front End Development Manager to join their web development team in Portsmouth, NH. The role involves leading a team of developers to deliver high-quality websites, providing technical guidance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution.

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Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of developers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture. Set clear objectives, provide regular feedback, and facilitate professional growth within the team

Oversee the end-to-end development process, including project planning, scope definition, resource allocation, timeline management, and successful product delivery

Provide technical expertise and guidance to the development team, ensuring best practices, coding standards, and architectural principles are followed

Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to define project requirements, provide technical insights, and ensure alignment between development and business goals

Ensure the team delivers high-quality, bug-free websites through code reviews, testing strategies, and continuous improvement of development processes

Encourage a culture of innovation, staying abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies, and driving the adoption of new tools and techniques to enhance development efficiency

Monitor the performance of development projects, identify bottlenecks, and implement strategies to optimize development processes and enhance productivity

Facilitate resolution of technical challenges and roadblocks, encouraging the team to find creative and effective solutions

Manage developer workload and resource allocation to ensure optimal productivity and project delivery within set timelines

Foster effective communication and collaboration between development teams, promoting knowledge sharing and leveraging expertise across the organization

Qualification

PHPWordPressLeadershipProject ManagementAgile MethodologiesHTMLJavaScriptCSSSoftware TestingContinuous IntegrationProblem SolvingInterpersonal Skills

Required

Proven experience of at least 5 years at an agency, with solid software development, and an understanding of software engineering principles and practices

Previous experience in a managerial or team lead role, demonstrating exceptional leadership and people management skills

Strong project management capabilities, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously

Proficiency in building sites with WordPress, specifically the Block Editor

Proficiency in PHP, HTML, Javascript, and CSS

Experience with agile development methodologies and practices (e.g., Scrum, Kanban)

Familiarity with software testing methodologies and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines

Excellent problem solving and decision making skills, with a focus on delivering scalable and efficient solutions

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of effectively communicating technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders