Remote Lead Engineer - Design Sytems

Description:

• The Experience Platforms team at SEEK is responsible for guiding the development of experiences, including building and supporting a multi-platform design system and a zero-install code-oriented design environment.
• The team designs, develops, and delivers tools and platforms to create consistent user experiences, managing their own roadmap in consultation with the SEEK engineering and design community.
• The Lead Engineer position is an entry-level people manager and a senior member of the SEEK Group Engineering teams, providing leadership to three direct reports while driving software delivery within the Design Systems team.
• The role focuses on writing clean, scalable, and testable code, ensuring high-quality development practices and standards.
• Key accountabilities include guiding engineers in building and maintaining software, troubleshooting support requests, strengthening engineering discipline, and fostering team wellbeing and inclusivity.

Requirements:

• Extensive knowledge of React, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and TypeScript is essential.
• Experience developing applications in accordance with accessibility guidelines, including familiarity with ARIA guidelines and screen reader technologies, is required.
• Understanding of semantic versioning and package publishing practices is necessary.
• Demonstrated experience in writing well-tested, readable software using secure coding practices is expected.
• The candidate must have the ability to collaborate with various cross-functional senior stakeholders and proactively share knowledge to help team members grow.
• Strong communication skills are required to present to and influence both technical and non-technical audiences.
• An analytical and problem-solving mindset, along with empathy and high emotional intelligence, is essential.
• The candidate should be comfortable dealing with uncertainty and possess a growth mindset.

Benefits:

• SEEK offers paid and unpaid leave benefits, including Personal Flexi Days and Volunteer Days, as well as the opportunity to purchase additional leave.
• Employees have the opportunity to work from anywhere for up to 4 weeks per financial year.
• Tailored career development planning is provided, including an Education Assistance Program.
• The company promotes a casual dress code with a "Dress for your day" policy.