Recro - Engineering Manager - Frontend Architecture (8-12 yrs)

- The Engineering Manager (Front-End) will lead a team of front-end developers in building cutting-edge, user-friendly applications and interfaces.

- You will be responsible for managing the development process, overseeing the technical direction, and ensuring the quality and performance of the front-end architecture.

- This role requires a balance between hands-on technical expertise and strong leadership skills to drive product innovation and maintain engineering excellence.

- At Curriculum Associates, we believe in the potential of every child and are changing the face of education technology with award-winning learning programs like i-Ready that serve a third of the nation's K-8 students.

- For more than 50 years, our commitment to making classrooms better places, serving educators, and supporting equitable learning experiences for all students has driven the continuous improvement of our innovative programs.

- Our data-driven, research-backed cloud technology products transform how students learn, creating an environment where every child can thrive and rise to their potential.

- Based in North Billerica, Massachusetts, and with offices and remote employees throughout the United States, Curriculum Associates has been awarded many recognitions as a top employer.

- Our team of more than 2,500 employees is composed of lifelong learners who stand behind this mission, working tirelessly to serve the educational community with world-class programs and support every day.

- Lead, mentor, and manage a team of front-end developers, providing guidance on technical challenges and career growth.

- Foster a collaborative, productive, and positive team environment that emphasizes learning, innovation, and performance.

- Conduct regular 1:1s, provide constructive feedback, and conduct performance reviews for team members.

- Help engineers resolve complex technical issues and ensure efficient and high-quality execution of projects.

- Align the team's goals and priorities with broader company objectives, ensuring that the front-end team is consistently delivering on time and to a high standard.

- Lead the technical direction for the front-end architecture of the company's product, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and security.

- Oversee the development process, from requirements gathering to deployment, ensuring a strong focus on product quality, performance, and user experience.

- Ensure the use of best practices for writing clean, reusable, and efficient code in technologies such as React, TypeScript, JavaScript, and related front-end frameworks.

- Collaborate with product managers, designers, and backend engineers to ensure seamless integration of front-end and back-end systems.

- Stay up-to-date with the latest trends in front-end development and introduce new technologies or practices to improve the team's productivity and product quality.

Technical Skills :

- Deep hands-on experience with React and TypeScript/JavaScript in a production environment.

- Strong understanding of system architecture and back-end technologies, including RESTful APIs, state management, and data flow concepts.

- Knowledge and experience with security best practices for front-end development (e.g, preventing XSS attacks, ensuring data protection).

- Familiarity with Git, GitHub, or GitLab for version control; experience with development tools like Webpack, Babel, and Node.js