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Tech Lead, Web Development - Full Stack

Elastic· Web and Localization
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Remote$135.7k - $214.7kfull-timePosted 5d ago

About the role

Technical leadership role focusing on front-end and back-end web development, architecture, and infrastructure for Elastic's flagship website (Elastic.co). Drives frontend (Next.js, TypeScript) and backend services, data integrations, and CMS workflows while promoting best practices, performance, security, accessibility, and distributed-team collaboration.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with and provide technical guidance to a remote team of frontend and full stack engineers through code reviews and knowledge sharing
  • Drive the technical vision for our frontend architecture using NextJS and TypeScript
  • Drive the technical vision for backend services, data integration pipelines, and content management systems
  • Lead the design and implementation of APIs that power dynamic web experiences
  • Establish and maintain quality standards, testing processes, and code review practices
  • Champion backend performance optimizations, monitoring, and observability practices
  • Ensure security, scalability, and reliability across all backend web services
  • Lead the implementation of frontend performance optimizations and best practices
  • Ensure accessibility and cross-browser compatibility across all web experiences
  • Contribute to technical planning, prioritize technical initiatives, and support project delivery
  • Collaborate closely with other teams to deliver cohesive user experiences
  • Partner with SRE and infrastructure teams to ensure seamless system integration
  • Foster effective communication and collaboration practices in a distributed-first environment

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of experience in front and backend web development, with a focus on modern JavaScript frameworks and scalable web applications and APIs
  • 3+ years of experience as a senior technical contributor or technical lead in collaborative environments
  • Deep expertise in NextJS, React, and TypeScript
  • Deep experience with content management systems, headless CMS architectures, and content delivery workflows
  • Strong understanding of frontend testing methodologies and quality assurance processes
  • Experience with frontend accessibility standards and implementation
  • Practical experience managing cloud infrastructure and infrastructure-as-code practices
  • Knowledge of search technologies and experience with data indexing and retrieval systems
  • Knowledge of web performance optimization techniques and metrics
  • Proven ability to bridge the gap between design and development teams
  • Excellent remote communication skills and experience working with distributed teams

Skills

Required:NextJSTypeScriptReactContent Management Systems / headless CMS

Benefits

  • Stock program eligibility
  • Company-matched 401k with dollar-for-dollar matching up to 6% of eligible earnings
  • Health coverage for you and your family in many locations
  • Flexible calendar and remote/hybrid work options
  • Generous vacation days
  • Volunteer time off (up to 40 hours/year)
  • Parental leave (minimum of 16 weeks)
Last updated Oct 22, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.
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