Web Developer Manager

Company Description

Fait Distribution is a family-owned and operated wholesale contact lens distributor and buying group. We pride ourselves in projecting a professional image to our customers that is both confident and enthusiastic. Our commitment to exceeding customer expectations and creating long lasting relationships is driven by our dedicated Associates. Being part of a family-owned company like Fait Distribution is something special. We’re a close-knit company where Associates are valued and truly drive and make an impact on our success. There are always exciting and new opportunities for you to advance your career and grow within our company. At Fait Distribution you will find a supportive and fast-paced environment with a fun work culture. We trust you will find employment here challenging, yet highly rewarding.

Job Description

How this position supports the vision includes the following, but is not limited to:

Lead, mentor, and manage Web Developer team to achieve high levels of performance and professional growth

Conduct regular team meetings and individual check-ins to ensure alignment with project goals and company objectives.

Enforce team adherence to established expectations and hold team members accountable for:

Workflow processes and procedures

Accurate time tracking and work documentation

Timely payroll submission and approval

Ticket and on-call responsibilities

Comprehensive technical documentation practices

Software Development Lifecycle compliance

Consistent application of development conventions

Monitor team work logs, tasks, performance, and availability for new work

Review, approve, and assign work tasks to team

Provide transparent status updates and reliable completion estimates for team projects to business stakeholders upon request.

Conduct structured one-on-one meetings, thorough performance reviews, and personalized career development planning sessions.

Review and approve time off requests and deviations from approved schedules.

Review, approve, and manage both technical and end-user documentation to ensure accuracy and usability.

Actively participate in roadmap planning and risk assessment processes to align technical initiatives with business objectives.

Train and mentor new hires and interns when needed, facilitating smooth onboarding and skill development.

Proactively identify staffing needs and secure necessary team resources, hires, and training opportunities.

Participate in and provide feedback for hiring interviews

Review and approve proposed tools, libraries, and frameworks for development projects.

Review and approve best practices for software development lifecycle processes.

Review and approve developer coding conventions and standards.

Foster collaboration with cross-functional teams including UI/UX designers, product managers, and QA specialists.

Lead development projects with teams of 2 or more developers when required.

Apply advanced technical knowledge to analyze and resolve complex programming challenges.

Build and maintain relationships with external technology partners to develop innovative solutions.

Create clear, user-friendly operating instructions and reference materials for diverse audiences.

Actively participate in professional networks and technical communities to stay current with industry trends.

Participate in on-call support after hours with team rotation.

Assist with additional tasks as requested by leadership.

Provide timely updates to the CTO regarding team progress, concerns, and blockers as they arise.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Web Development, or a related field.

5+ years of hands-on web development experience.

2+ years of experience in a leadership or managerial role.

Expertise in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.js.

Familiarity with server-side technologies such as Node.js, Python, PHP, or .NET.

Proficient in version control (e.g., Git), CI/CD practices, and responsive web design.

Strong understanding of software architecture, system design, and data structures.

Proven experience managing development teams.

Exhibit a true team player attitude; personable, professional, with a high level of integrity.

Give attention to detail that impacts profitability with a focus on quality.

Effectively manage several tasks at once. Must be flexible and work well under pressure and easily adapt to change.

Utilize strong written and verbal communications, along with a positive attitude and a strong work ethic.

Resolve conflict in a professional manner by employing problem solving skills.

Maintain high levels of personal accountability; and take responsibility for your own actions.

Display confidence and strive for high levels of accomplishment.

Listen, analyze, think quickly and logically ensure an expedient response to inquiries.

Develop accurate documentation and knowledge base.

Indicators of Performance:

Consistently delivers high-quality software projects on or ahead of schedule, meeting or exceeding deadlines for application launches.

Maintains exceptional code quality through regular code reviews, thorough testing coverage, and adherence to development best practices, resulting in minimal post-release defects

Enhances team productivity, engagement, and retention through effective leadership, mentorship, and career development opportunities

Ensures optimal system performance with high availability, fast load times, and minimal downtime across all managed web assets

Demonstrates efficient problem-solving by minimizing production bugs and expediting resolution of critical issues

Improves user satisfaction through enhanced application usability, mobile responsiveness (where applicable), and accessibility compliance

Fosters productive collaboration with cross-functional teams (Product, Marketing, QA, Design), evidenced by positive feedback on alignment and delivery

Successfully implements and refines software development processes and engineering best practices that enhance efficiency and development velocity

Strategically reduces technical debt while improving system scalability and performance

Effectively manages budgets and resources while maintaining high output quality

Actively contributes to innovation initiatives that align with broader business goals

Document and communicate all changes and learnings to the necessary team members and business stakeholders

Adhere to all Fait company policies, guidelines, and processes.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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