Director, Software Engineering (Front-End) - Conferences Technology

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Director, Software Engineering (Front-End) - Conferences Technology
 

Hiring near our Barcelona, Spain Center of Excellence - hybrid work environment.

About Gartner IT:

Join a world-class team of skilled engineers who build creative digital solutions to support our colleagues and clients.  We make a broad organizational impact by delivering cutting-edge technology solutions that power Gartner.  Gartner IT values its culture of nonstop innovation, an outcome-driven approach to success, and the notion that great ideas can come from anyone on the team.  

About the role:

We are seeking a visionary Director of Front-End Technology to join our growing team. In this leadership role, you will be responsible for setting the technical direction for our front-end development efforts, building and scaling our front-end architecture, and mentoring a talented team of developers.

What you will do:

• Lead the front-end development team in designing and building user interfaces for our next-generation digital products with focus on consistent customer experience (CX) across Web and Mobile platforms.

• Champion the adoption of modern front-end technologies and best practices, including micro-frontends and Multi-experience Service Architecture (MESA).

• Partner with the Reliability engineering team to measure and improve critical Web Vital metrics

• Solid understanding of various analytics tools to effectively measure and optimize the user experience.

• Define and implement a scalable and maintainable front-end architecture to support future growth and innovation.

• Collaborate closely with UX/UI designers, back-end engineers, and product managers to ensure a seamless user experience across all platforms.

• Stay up-to-date on the latest front-end trends and technologies, and actively evaluate and implement new tools and libraries to improve efficiency and performance.

• Foster a culture of learning and mentorship within the front-end team, providing guidance and support for professional development.

• Develop and maintain a strong focus on code quality, performance optimization, and accessibility.

• Partner with other technical leaders to establish a cohesive development strategy across the organization.

• Contribute to the overall product roadmap by providing technical expertise and insights.

What you will need:

• 10+ years of experience in front-end development with a strong understanding of web development principles (HTML, CSS3, JavaScript).

• In-depth knowledge of implementing Angular (15+) front-end frameworks and libraries with a strong background in Typescript, NgRx, Node.Js and webpack, or similar programming languages.

• Experience with micro-frontends and Multi-experience Service Architecture (MESA) is a plus.

• Expert in Restful and GraphQl subscription-based API integration for real-time communication.

• Strong design patterns and architecture experience for designing resilient and performing front-end applications.

• Experience of working on SAAS products/ product companies

• Proven experience in leading and mentoring a front-end development team.

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

• Passion for building high-quality, user-friendly web experiences.

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.

Good to have skills:

• A strong understanding of accessibility best practices.

• Knowledge on other front-end frameworks such as  (e.g., React and Vue.js) 

• Experience with headless CMS and API integrations.

What you will get: 

• Competitive compensation

• 23 days annual holiday and an additional day off for your birthday.

• Private Medical and Dental Care.

• Life and Disability Insurance.

• Public Transport Subsidy.

• Ticket Restaurant Card.

• Childcare Vouchers (Ticket Guarderia).

• IncentiFit - annual reimburseme