Sparq
Sparq is hiring: Principal Web Developer in Minneapolis
Sparq, Minneapolis, MN, United States, 55400
Team Sparq is committed to creating high-quality tech careers while helping clients accelerate their digital transformation journey. We are committed to being an inclusive workplace, maintaining a culture of equitable, diverse employment and advancement company-wide.
Why you will enjoy Mondays again:
- Opportunity to collaborate with a diverse group of colleagues in a fun, creative environment
- Progressive career journey and opportunity for advancement
- Continuous development through training, mentorship and certification programs
- Exposure to modern technologies across various industries in an agile environment
- Flexibility to work remotely, onsite or a hybrid of both as desired in certain locations
- Competitive salary + bonus opportunities
- Robust benefits package, matching 401(k) plan, and substantial PTO
A Day in the Life:
Scope and Impact:
- Lead the development and implementation of complex web applications, focusing on high-performance solutions using React and micro-frontend architectures
- Evaluate and adopt new technologies and frameworks to improve the scope and quality of our web platforms and portfolios, ensuring they meet market demands and technological advancements
Strategic Contribution:
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align web application engineering with the overall business strategy, contributing to the roadmap and vision of our digital product portfolios and platforms
- Advocate for the adoption of micro-frontend architectures to enhance modularity, scalability, and team autonomy in developing and managing sections of our web applications
Delivery Responsibilities:
- Ensure timely and effective delivery of web applications, from ideation through to deployment and maintenance, adhering to budget, scope, and quality standards
- Implement "shift-left" practices in the development lifecycle, emphasizing early integration of security, performance optimization, and user experience design
Leadership Accountabilities:
- Mentor and guide junior developers in React best practices and the principles of micro-frontend architectures, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous learning
- Lead by example in adopting agile methodologies, facilitating sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives to ensure continuous improvement in processes and outputs
What it takes:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
- Proven expertise in designing and implementing micro-frontend architectures
- Familiarity with DevSecOps tools and practices, including CI/CD pipelines, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and cloud services (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
- Excellent problem-solving skills, ability to think strategically, and strong leadership qualities
- Effective communication skills, capable of articulating technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders