Full Stack Tech Lead, Yahoo Search at Yahoo

Feedinkoo; United States; Hybrid; USD 143,625 - 299,375; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401k

Education stipends

Backup childcare

Job summary

Yahoo is seeking a Full Stack Tech Lead to oversee the development of innovative fullstack applications. You will lead a team of engineers, ensuring high-quality deliverables that align with business objectives and security standards.

The ideal candidate will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, conduct code reviews, and foster a culture of technical excellence. With flexible hybrid work options, joining Yahoo offers a great opportunity to influence the future of Search while enjoying comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience leading engineering teams and delivering scalable applications.
• Strong understanding of application architecture and system design.
• Ability to conduct code reviews and mentor junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead and own delivery of fullstack applications within a cross-functional team.
• Define and implement scalable, robust application architecture.
• Collaborate closely with product managers and stakeholders to ensure deliverables.

Skills

Mobile and frontend web development

SCRUM or similar agile development methodology

Job description

Full Stack Tech Lead, Yahoo Search at Yahoo

Yahoo serves as a trusted guide for hundreds of millions of people globally, helping them achieve their goals online through our portfolio of iconic products. For advertisers, Yahoo Advertising offers omnichannel solutions and powerful data to engage with our brands and deliver results.

About Search

Yahoo Search is one of the most highly scaled applications on the planet. We hire world class engineers to support our ambitious product and platform goals. Our engineers work in a highly collaborative environment with a strong emphasis on technical excellence and innovation. This is a unique opportunity as we’re reimagining the future of Search, to reinvent how users find information and accomplish their goals. To achieve this vision, we’re integrating new technology and expanding our infrastructure. This role demands strategic partnership, analytical thinking, exceptional planning and execution skills, ambitious innovation, obsession with quality and user needs, and a passion for solving complex problems. If you’re someone who enjoys being part of high performing teams, this role is for you!

About You

As a fullstack Tech Lead you will play a critical role in delivering innovation and growth for the Search business by taking charge of the technical direction and execution of our fullstack applications. You will be responsible for technical oversight of a team of engineers, performing code reviews to ensure code quality, performance, and security. Your technical expertise, leadership skills, and strategic vision will drive the success of our fullstack projects and contribute to the overall growth of the company. You are passionate about software development and building highly scalable distributed solutions that enable delightful user experiences and measurable business growth. You will work closely with the product and design teams to plan, experiment and release features in collaboration with other engineering partners and business stakeholders. If you are interested in joining a world-class team of passionate people and industry veterans who care about code quality, architecture, design and user experience as much as having fun together, then we’d like to talk to you.

Responsibilities

Lead and own delivery of fullstack applications within a cross-functional product squad, ensuring alignment with business goals, security standards, and regulatory requirements
Define and implement scalable, robust, and maintainable application architecture and system design
Collaborate closely with product managers, UX/UI designers, frontend and fullstack engineers, and other stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions
Conduct code reviews and provide technical guidance to development teams to ensure adherence to architectural principles, coding standards, and best practices
Evaluate third-party tools, frameworks, and APIs for integration into applications, considering factors such as security, performance, and scalability
Drive continuous improvement initiatives in application development processes, tooling, and automation to enhance efficiency, quality, and time-to-market
Act as a technical mentor and coach to engineers, fostering a culture of learning, innovation, and excellence within the development team
Communicate complex technical concepts and technical decisions effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including senior management and external partners

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with mobile and frontend web development
Experience with SCRUM or similar agile development methodology

The material job duties and responsibilities of this role include those listed above as well as adhering to Yahoo policies; exercising sound judgment; working effectively, safely and inclusively with others; exhibiting trustworthiness and meeting expectations; and safeguarding business operations and brand integrity.

At Yahoo, we offer flexible hybrid work options that our employees love! While most roles don’t require regular office attendance, you may occasionally be asked to attend in-person events or team sessions. You’ll always get notice to make arrangements. Your recruiter will let you know if a specific job requires regular attendance at a Yahoo office or facility. If you have any questions about how this applies to the role, just ask the recruiter!

Yahoo is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other protected category. Yahoo will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. Yahoo is dedicated to providing an accessible environment for all candidates during the application process and for employees during their employment. If you need accessibility assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please submit a request via the Accommodation Request Form (www.yahooinc.com/careers/contact-us.html) or call +1.866.772.3182. Requests and calls received for non-disability related issues, such as following up on an application, will not receive a response.

We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace strengthens Yahoo and deepens our relationships. When you support everyone to be their best selves, they spark discovery, innovation and creativity. Among other efforts, our 11 employee resource groups (ERGs) enhance a culture of belonging with programs, events and fellowship that help educate, support and create a workplace where all feel welcome.

The compensation for this position ranges from $143,625.00 – $299,375.00/yr and will vary depending on factors such as your location, skills and experience.The compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of discretionary annual bonus or commissions. Our comprehensive benefits include healthcare, a great 401k, backup childcare, education stipends and much (much) more.

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