Lead Frontend Engineer
Job Location:
Baltimore, MD - USA
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Job Summary
At Alertus protecting people from harm is our mission and our passion. As the leader in mass notification we are committed to providing customizable scalable and cost-effective solutions as we know even a few seconds of warning can help save lives during an emergency.
Our employees are integral to the companys success and impact countless peoples lives safety and well-being. We aim for a positive collaborative environment that allows employees to work across departments easily and effectively.
At our core we believe that a seamless accessible user experience is the bridge between a good product and a great one. As our Lead Frontend Engineer you wont just be writing code; you will be the primary architect of our digital touchpoints across web and mobile platforms.
We are looking for a technical visionary who balances high-level strategy with hands-on execution. You will set the gold standard for UI development ensuring our applications are as inclusive as they are performant. Based in our Baltimore office you will play a pivotal role in mentoring our software team advocating for the end-user and bridging the gap between ux design and technical feasibility.
Candidates must be located within driving distance from our Baltimore HQ.
- Lead the design and development of our web and mobile ecosystems using Flutter ensuring a unified and high-quality experience across all devices.
- Direct the implementation of WCAG-compliant interfaces to ensure our products are usable by everyone regardless of ability.
- Establish robust data collection from the browser and mobile environments to provide deep visibility into the user experience performance bottlenecks and client-side bugs.
- Manage the build deployment and maintenance of applications within the iOS App Store and Google Play Store navigating the complexities of mobile release management.
- Act as a primary mentor for the software team conducting thoughtful code reviews and establishing best practices for clean scalable and maintainable code.
- Work closely with product and design teams to transform complex requirements into intuitive elegant user interfaces.
- Taking an AI first approach to development and debugging using tools such as Claude Cursor Codex.
- Deep technical expertise in Flutter for both mobile and web applications with a proven track record of shipping high-quality products.
- Advanced proficiency in predictable app state management patterns such as BLoC Riverpod or Redux with the ability to justify architectural choices based on project scale.
- Deep understanding of the Flutter rendering pipeline (Widget > Element > RenderObject) and experience using DevTools to diagnose jank memory leaks and overdraw.
- Proven experience writing custom Method Channels to interface with native iOS (Swift) and Android (Kotlin) APIs when Flutter plugins fall short.
- Experience architecting multi-package monorepos or federated plugins to promote code reuse across web and mobile targets.
- Advanced knowledge of web accessibility standards (WCAG) and a commitment to building inclusive digital experiences.
- Direct experience managing the submission release and maintenance processes for both iOS and Android platforms.
- Experience implementing frontend monitoring tools and leveraging browser-level data to diagnose issues and optimize performance.
- Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects and elevate the technical skills of those around you through mentorship and clear communication.
- Familiarity with native iOS (Swift) or Android (Kotlin) development to further optimize cross-platform bridges.
- A keen eye for design user experience and a passion for micro-interactions that delight users.
- Experience migrating legacy systems or scaling frontend architectures in a growing medium-sized company environment.
- Bachelors Degree in Computer Science Computer Engineering or related field. Equivalent experience may substitute for education.
- 8 years of related experience
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Medical Dental and Vision Plans
- Short-term Disability Accident Hospital and Cancer Insurance
- Live Near Your Work HomeBuying Incentive
- Employee Referral Bonuses
- Flex Scheduling
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Alertus salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will depend on several factors which may include the successful candidates geographic location skills work experience market conditions education/training and other qualifications.
Required Experience:
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About Company
Alertus Mass Notification helps you keep people safe, informed, and protected during a critical incident. Alertus IP-based alerting solutions deliver immediate and effective emergency mass notification directly to wherever people are—onsite or mobile.
