Somerset West, Western Cape, South Africa
Lead Web Engineer passionate about scalable, user-focused web solutions. Currently building Elementor’s onboarding experience, increasing user activation by 21.5% within 30 days of launch, and a brand new AI Site Builder set to transform how WordPress websites are created. Previously led the architecture and development of the Cloud Library, which proved so successful it was adopted as a company-wide platform service.
As a dedicated and forward-thinking Technical Lead at Elementor.com (a tool that powers ~13% of the internet), I am responsible for leading and inspiring a team of talented developers to deliver the future of web creation. With a strong background in front and back-end technologies, I drive technical excellence and ensure the successful execution of complex projects. Key Responsibilities: • Lead and mentor a high-performing team of developers, providing technical guidance, support, and fostering a culture of innovation and growth. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and quality assurance, to define project requirements and deliver high-quality, scalable, and maintainable solutions. • Stay abreast of emerging web development trends, technologies, and tools, evaluating their potential impact on product development strategies. • Conduct code reviews, implement quality control processes, and optimize performance to maintain code standards and ensure the delivery of robust and efficient solutions. • Proactively identify and resolve technical challenges, leveraging expertise to solve complex problems and drive continuous improvement in development processes. • Foster a culture of innovation and knowledge sharing within the development team, promoting professional growth and creating an environment conducive to learning and development. Experience & Skills: • Proven experience as a Technical Lead, showcasing leadership skills and the ability to inspire and motivate teams to achieve outstanding results. • Experienced with both back-end and front-end technologies: Javascript (Vanilla ES6+, React, jQuery, Marionette/Backbone.js), PHP, NodeJS, NestJS, HTML5, CSS3 (SASS/SCSS). • Writing Unit, Integration, and E2E tests using Jest, PHPUnit, and Playwright. • Ability to handle multiple priorities and meet project deadlines.