Description:

Define and drive the technical strategy for frontend development across Vanta, establishing scalable patterns and standards.
Establish best practices for data layer architecture, state management, testing frameworks, and design systems organization-wide.
Partner with the AI Developer Experience team to build AI tooling and feedback loops for AI-generated frontend code.
Embed with teams to solve complex technical problems hands-on, spending approximately 50% of your time writing code.
Drive operational excellence initiatives across Platform teams, including metrics definition and standard-setting.
Influence engineering-wide decisions and strategy through technical leadership and clear communication with executives.
Work across Design Systems, Frontend Platform, and Product Engineering teams to create shared solutions.
Mentor and coach engineers to enhance their frontend skills and architectural thinking.

Requirements:

Expert-level proficiency in JavaScript and experience with modern frontend technologies.
Experience with GraphQL and building scalable data architectures for web applications.
Broad technical knowledge across testing frameworks, build systems, accessibility standards, internationalization, and localization.
Proven track record of driving organization-wide technical initiatives and influencing engineering strategy.
Ability to balance hands-on technical work with strategic thinking and executive communication.
Strong skills in building platforms and tools for developers, focusing on consumable APIs and developer experience.
Experience leading technical change while maintaining product velocity and quality.
Ability to navigate ambiguity and identify high-leverage work.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Track record of building relationships and navigating complex organizational dynamics.
Open to using AI to enhance skills and improve efficiency.

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