Tech Lead, Web Development - Front End

Elastic is seeking a design-oriented Technical Lead to drive the frontend development and quality assurance of our flagship website, Elastic.co. This role will work closely with a distributed team of design technologists and frontend engineers, focusing on creating exceptional user experiences while maintaining the highest standards of code quality and performance.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in frontend web development, with a focus on modern JavaScript frameworks
• 3+ years of experience as a senior technical contributor or technical lead in collaborative environments
• Strong design sensibility with a demonstrated commitment to quality and attention to detail
• Deep expertise in NextJS, React, and TypeScript
• Experience building and maintaining scalable design systems and component libraries
• Strong understanding of frontend testing methodologies and quality assurance processes
• Knowledge of web performance optimization techniques and metrics
• Experience with frontend accessibility standards and implementation
• Proven ability to bridge the gap between design and development teams
• Excellent remote communication skills and experience working with distributed teams

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on the work you do here and not your previous salary
• Health coverage for you and your family in many locations
• Ability to craft your calendar with flexible locations and schedules for many roles
• Generous number of vacation days each year
• Increase your impact - We match up to $2000 (or local currency equivalent) for financial donations and service
• Up to 40 hours each year to use toward volunteer projects you love
• Embracing parenthood with minimum of 16 weeks of parental leave