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Our client, founded in the late ‘90s out of one of the nation’s most prestigious universities, has pioneered the most easy to use and discipline-relevant online homework software on the market. This company is experiencing extreme growth and looking to add new personnel to their team located in the heart of Austin.

If you're interested in working on a high-profile product that gets used by hundreds of schools around the nation, you may be in luck! They're searching for a Lead Front-End Software Developer to join their collaborative team in creating the next generation of educational software.

What you get to do:

• Develop innovative software products using cutting edge front-end technologies
• Lead and mentor a team of skilled engineers as they continue to ramp up production efforts
• Collaborate with multiple cross-functional teams to break through any engineering roadblocks
• Utilize your strong knowledge of the flow of data to champion various implementation initiatives
• Put TDD and Scrum methodologies into play in order to smoothly deliver scalable products

What you need to succeed:

• Previous front-end development experience in a fast-paced Scrum environment
• Step up to help mentor a thriving team of engineers
• Hands-on experience with front-end technologies and frameworks -- JavaScript, Node.js, React.js and HTML will be essential for this role
• Strong object-oriented design and test-driven development experience
• Proven ability to communicate and work closely with other technical teams

What’s in it for you:

***As the company’s growth rates continue to soar, our client will be hiring for contract, contract-to-hire and direct hire roles!***

It's no surprise great talent tends to gravitate towards this respected company. By creating a casual work environment that suits the vibe of Austin and flexible start times, this client goes above and beyond to keep their valued employees happy. As a team member, you'll have great work/life balance, tons of career growth opportunities and competitive compensation and benefits. This is a great opportunity to work with a driven team of people who are dedicated to making a better future in the education system and see real world results.

Not interested in direct hire opportunities? No worries – we’ve got you covered! Contractors will still receive an excellent benefits package while gaining access to Technology Navigators’ vast local network of connections.

Apply today to get your hat in the ring for this hot new opportunity!