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Job Description
Who we are:
Resident is an industry leader in the DirecttoConsumer (ecommerce) space. While our customers are primarily based in the US our R&D Product and Data teams have been operating out of Tel Aviv since our founding. Our mission is simple we are building a bestinclass ecommerce platform that leverages data and technology to create a competitive advantage for our brands. Starting from the marketing acquisition funnel and continuing through each customers journey our tools and technology enable us to go the extra step to deliver a worldclass customer experience.
Our company is built around continuously improving our ability to introduce new customers to our products and wow them with exceptional experiences through the shopping and postpurchase journey. We love to use data and metrics to drive our decisions while keeping in mind that customers dont speak in numbers and that each one should be treated as a member of our family.
Oh and by the way youll get to work with a diverse group of experts around the globe. You can expect a hardworking team of people who understand how to create meaningful connections and get great work done virtually its in our nature.
What we do
Our R&D department is responsible for the backbone of the entire development process and infrastructure. We design implement and maintain the processes methodologies and technologies that allow and support the development of Residents platform while upholding high standards of quality performance security availability and agility.
What are we looking for
We are looking for a professional Engineering Manager who will spend 70 on handson tasks and 30 on managerial responsibilities. You will be responsible for enhancing performance and scalability and monitoring our ecommerce platforms front end. This role is essential for maintaining a highperforming userfriendly web experience while ensuring stability through proactive monitoring and datadriven decisionmaking.
As a key leader in our R&D team you will work closely with frontend and backend developers product managers and leadership to improve performance (Core Web Vitals) optimize external integrations and enhance monitoring capabilities using Looker and Datadog. Additionally you will act as the team lead and the Directors backup ensuring continuity in technical leadership when needed and keeping the release train going.
What youll be doing:
HandsOn Technical 70
- Be part of the daytoday sprint task development
- Lead the development and optimization of frontend applications using React and Next.js.
- Improve Core Web Vitals (LCP FID CLS) to enhance SEO and user experience
- Work closely with backend developers to optimize API performance and data fetching
- Monitor and analyze realtime performance metrics using Looker and Datadog implementing proactive improvements
- Ensure scalability maintainability and security of frontend applications
- Collaborate on external integrations (thirdparty services analytics APIs) to enhance platform capabilities
Team & Project Management 30
- Work with the team lead product managers and stakeholders through plan development efforts and prioritization
- Act as a gatekeeper for releases ensuring smooth and controlled deployments
- Establish and enforce frontend best practices code quality standards and testing strategies
- Act as a backup for the team lead during absences taking over sprint planning technical guidance and developer support
- Help mentor and support developers while driving technical excellence across the team
DataDriven Monitoring & Incident Management
- Implement and refine monitoring dashboards using Looker and Datadog to track frontend performance and business KPIs
- Set up proactive alerts and anomaly detection to prevent incidents before they impact users
- Own critical incident management processes reducing downtime and improving resolution speed
Qualifications:
- 5 years of handson experience with React/Next.js developing highperformance scalable web applications
- 2 years of experience leading engineering teams (as a team lead or EM)
- Expertise in Frontend Development (React Next.js) with a strong focus on performance optimization
- Deep understanding of Core Web Vitals and techniques to improve page speed and UX
- Experience with API integrations serverside rendering (SSR) and static site generation (SSG)
- Familiarity with backend concepts (Node.js API performance caching) to ensure smooth frontendbackend collaboration
- Strong experience in monitoring tools like Looker and Datadog for performance and business insights
- Proven ability to balance handson technical work with leadership responsibilities
- Strong communication skills able to work closely with developers product managers and leadership
- Experience with incident management and crisis resolution
- Ability to mentor and guide developers fostering a culture of learning and growth
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full Time
