Lead Software Engineer - Web

McGraw Hill • Full-time • United States • $124,000 - $190,000 / year • 1m ago

Fast Facts

Join McGraw Hill as a Lead Software Engineer to architect and develop user-centric web applications that enhance educational experiences.

Responsibilities: Design and implement high-performance web applications; collaborate with UX, product, and backend teams; maintain code quality; optimize application performance; and define front-end engineering objectives.

Skills: Expertise in JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, and modern frameworks like React; proficiency with build tools, cloud environments (preferably AWS), and automated testing frameworks; strong web performance and security knowledge.

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred; 7+ years in web development; knowledge of containerization and observability tools preferred.

Location: The position is based in the United States, with no specified need for travel.

Compensation: $124000 - $190000 / Annually

Overview

Build the Future

At McGraw Hill, we are dedicated to delivering digital learning experiences that transform education for learners and educators. Our focus is on creating seamless, impactful products that truly benefit our users while supporting growth and collaboration across teams. We foster a culture that values innovation, teamwork, and a balance between career growth and personal well-being.

How can you make an impact?

We are a passionate, fast-growing team within McGraw Hill, a global education technology company that is transforming the way students learn and succeed. Our new product has scaled from Minimum Loveable Product to hundreds of thousands of users, has been featured on the App Store, and has paying customers in its first year of launch.

We are seeking a Lead Engineer (Web) you will spearhead the development of scalable, performant, and accessible front-end solutions for our web applications. In this role, you will drive the front-end architecture, set technical direction, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver superior user experiences. This position requires expert technical acumen, strategic vision, and proven leadership experience to deliver impactful, user-centric products at scale.

Why Join Us?

As our Lead Engineer, you will have the opportunity to shape the future of our web platform, working alongside talented colleagues in a dynamic and purpose-driven environment. If you are ready to bring your expertise and leadership to a team committed to excellence, we would love to hear from you.

What You'll Do:

Architect & Develop: Design and implement responsive, high-performance, and accessible web applications, ensuring adherence to best practices in front-end development.
Collaboration: Partner with UX designers, product managers, and backend engineers to create seamless and engaging user experiences.
Code Quality: Maintain high standards of code quality through rigorous code reviews, automated testing, and adherence to best practices in web development.
Performance Optimization: Monitor and optimize application performance using modern observability tools, focusing on speed, scalability, and reliability.
Strategic Alignment: Define front-end engineering objectives that align with overall product and engineering strategies, ensuring a long-term vision for the platform's success.
Incident Response: Create and execute plans for off-hours support, ensuring application uptime and availability.
Continuous Improvement: Drive the adoption of modern tools, technologies, and methodologies to enhance development efficiency and team productivity

What You Bring:

Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience preferred.
Minimum of 7+ years of applicable experience.
Mastery of JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML, CSS, and modern front-end frameworks such as React,
Expertise in web performance optimization, responsive design, cross-browser compatibility, and accessibility (WCAG 2.2 standards).
Proficiency with modern build tools (e.g., Webpack, Babel) and development workflows (Git).
Experience in cloud environments (preferably AWS) and RESTful API integration.
Expertise in automated testing tools and frameworks (e.g., Playwright, Jest, Cypress).
Familiarity with product analytics tools such as Segment and Pendo.

Preferred Experience & Skills:

Strong understanding of web security best practices and OWASP guidelines.
Knowledge of SRE practices, including CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure as code, and monitoring.
Familiarity with GraphQL and modern API design principles.
Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
Proficiency with observability tools like New Relic, Datadog, or similar.
Experience with modern content management systems (CMS), including integrating and customizing CMS platforms for dynamic content delivery.

Why work for us?

The work you do at McGraw Hill will be work that matters. We are collectively designing content that will build the future of education. Play your part and experience a sense of fulfilment that will inspire you to even greater heights.

The pay range for this position is between $124,000- $190,000 annually, however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and location. An annual bonus plan may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical and/or other benefits, depending on the position offered. Click here to learn more about our benefit offerings.

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