Software Engineering Manager - Frontend

Constant Contact

Constant Contact

Software Engineering, Other Engineering
Waltham, MA, USA
Posted on Thursday, December 28, 2023

At Constant Contact, we are seriously awesome people who take ownership and make an impact by operating with the mindset, integrity and courage of a small business owner. There’s something so profoundly rewarding about knowing that your work is empowering people everywhere to pursue their dreams. Here, we all play an integral part in helping business owners, entrepreneurs, non-profits and individuals to succeed by giving them all the help and tools they need to grow online. We’re energized by new challenges and new possibilities-and we’re just getting started!

Our culture thrives on the pillars of remote collaboration, diversity, and proactive thinking. Our teams are distributed across North America, united by a common goal: to drive innovation and foster a culture of excellence. As a Software Engineering Manager at Constant Contact, you’ll play a pivotal role in steering the software engineering teams towards achieving ambitious milestones, while maintaining a culture of quality, creativity, and continuous learning.

As the manager of the Front of Site development team, you will work collaboratively with marketing to provide an intuitive CMS that empowers quick and strategic site updates. Together, you'll drive A/B testing and leverage analytics for impactful user engagement, ensuring the site attracts and retains a growing audience with its stellar performance and navigability.

What you'll do:

  • Lead, mentor, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and inclusive collaboration within a talented group of software engineers
  • Modernize our tech stack and engineering practices by leveraging the latest technologies and methodologies to address our challenges efficiently
  • Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices to drive continuous improvements in both process and technology
  • Create a conducive environment for learning and growth, aiding in your team members' personal and professional development
  • Lead and participate in technical discussions and decisions, ensuring the right stakeholders are involved and well-informed
  • Advocate for clean code, robust design, and efficient solutions to complex challenges

Who you are:

  • A robust track record of steering software engineering teams to deliver exceptional software punctually, reflecting both managerial excellence and technical prowess
  • Expertise in crafting a positive, open, and accountable team atmosphere that thrives on transparency and collaboration
  • Command over modern front-end technologies, with a particular focus on React and TypeScript to create responsive and engaging user interfaces
  • Proficiency in progressive web app technologies, including Next.js or Gatsby, that underpin the dynamic and fast-loading web experiences our users love
  • Practical knowledge of web performance and security services such as Cloudflare, safeguarding our site's reliability and user trust
  • In-depth experience with Content Management Systems, particularly with platforms like Contentful, enhancing the agility of content deployment and site management
  • Familiarity with a suite of marketing tools — from Tealium to Google Analytics to Optimizely — to weave analytical insights into the fabric of our decision-making processes
  • A solid grasp of A/B testing paradigms and content personalization techniques, using data to sculpt experiences that resonate with our audience on a personal level

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The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education and work location. In addition, some roles may be eligible for additional on target commission pay or bonus. The compensation package includes health and welfare benefits including paid leave.
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Why You’ll Love Us:

  • We celebrate one another’s differences. We are proud of our culture of diversity and inclusion, and we're always working hard to strengthen and improve this culture. We have programs in place that bring us together on important issues and provide educational opportunities for all employees.
  • Join the experts. If you're passionate about supporting businesses and organizations, you won’t find a better spot to share your talent. We’re dedicated to improving the quality of our product from a customer standpoint and have a true desire to enable the success of businesses, non-profit organizations, and community groups.
  • You’ll have opportunities to grow your career. We encourage and support our team members to learn different aspects of the business, take on stretch assignments, seek coaching opportunities and professional development opportunities.
  • A generous paid time off policy and a competitive benefits package that supports the health and well-being of you and your family

At Constant Contact, we’re all about work flexibility and are proud to serve our customers as a hybrid workforce. Our hybrid work model combines the convenience of remote work with access to our great office locations to collaborate in-person, participate in live trainings, and socialize with colleagues. To promote the safety of our employees, their families and our community, where permitted by applicable law, we require all new hires to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 prior to their first day of work.

Constant Contact is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status or any other status protected under applicable law. If you require accessibility assistance applying for open positions, please contact talentacquisition@constantcontact.com.

Notice to Recruiters and Staffing Agencies:

Constant Contact has an internal talent acquisition department and designated career site for individuals looking to join our team. Constant Contact will not accept unsolicited resumes from any external recruiters, staffing firms, search agencies or any fee-based referrals. Any unsolicited resumes sent to directly to Constant Contact, in any capacity will be considered property of Constant Contact. Constant Contact will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.