Senior Technology Lead

Real Chemistry; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 119,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Generous paid time off

Mental wellness coaching

Access to online classes with LinkedIn Learning

Job summary

Real Chemistry is seeking a Senior Technology Lead to join ROOM42, our in-house production company. The ideal candidate will have robust experience in full-stack development and AI integration, guiding technical execution for various digital products.

This role offers a competitive salary range of $119,000 to $140,000, and includes a comprehensive package of benefits such as medical, dental, and vision plans, alongside generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of hands-on development experience, with at least 3 years in a technical lead role.
• Demonstrable full-stack proficiency and ability to unblock issues at all layers.
• Experience in QA automation, including visual regression and accessibility.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end technical execution for ROOM42 deliverables including websites and interactive apps.
• Lead technical solutioning on new engagements, translating UX wireframes into achievable builds.
• Define and document technical standards and oversee code reviews.

Skills

Full-stack proficiency

UX/UI design eye

DevOps knowledge

Experience with AI code generation tools

Quality assurance practices

Tools

GitHub Copilot

Figma MCP server

Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)

Job description

Real Chemistry is seeking a Senior Technology Lead to join our growing team at ROOM42 – 21GRAMS' in‑house production company.

Responsibilities

• Build and Architect
  • Own end‑to‑end technical execution for ROOM42 deliverables (websites, microsites, interactive apps, conference kiosk and panel experiences, real‑world evidence platforms).
  • Write and review production‑quality code across the full stack; maintain a target of 50% direct hands‑on contribution alongside leadership responsibilities.
  • Architect solutions that balance speed‑to‑market with long‑term maintainability, security, and accessibility compliance.
  • Lead technical solutioning on new engagements – translating UX wireframes and creative briefs into clearly scoped, achievable builds.
• DevOps and Delivery Infrastructure
  • Own Git workflows, branching strategy, and code‑review standards across all active ROOM42 builds.
  • Maintain CI/CD pipelines for major hosting environments (WP Engine, Pantheon, Acquia, Netlify, Vercel for JAMstack); make deployments repeatable and low‑risk.
  • Manage staging, UAT, and production environment configurations; provision and document access for all ROOM42 developers.
  • Identify and implement automation opportunities across the DevOps lifecycle.
• AI‑Augmented Design‑to‑Code Pipeline
  • Operate Figma MCP server integration to accelerate design handoff.
  • Leverage AI code generation tools (GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, Cursor AI) as daily build accelerators across front‑end, back‑end, and configuration work.
  • Define and document ROOM42's AI‑augmented build workflows for each deliverable type.
  • Stay ahead of emerging agentic tooling and evaluate adoption opportunities.
• QA and Test Automation
  • Implement AI‑assisted QA automation across ROOM42 project types (visual regression testing, accessibility scanning, cross‑browser checks, functional testing pipelines).
  • Establish a QA automation baseline for repeatable deliverable types.
  • Triage technical defects surfaced by QA – classify root cause, assign or resolve remediation, verify fix integrity before re‑advancing to UAT.
• Standards, Mentorship, and Team Health
  • Define and maintain ROOM42's technical standards across deliverable types.
  • Conduct code reviews for all ROOM42 developers before deliverables advance to QA.
  • Partner with RC's VP of Technology on standards alignment, tooling strategy, and team architecture.
  • Lead technical onboarding for new ROOM42 hires within two weeks of start date.
  • Serve as primary technical escalation point when blockers threaten delivery; resolve environment, integration, and access issues within 24 hours.
• Technical Delivery
  • Partner with Producers and TDMs on SOW scoping – translate requirements into accurate technical estimates.
  • Own the technical delivery lifecycle for key ROOM42 engagements from kickoff through post‑launch.
  • Maintain a live view of technical progress across all active projects and proactively flag risks.
  • Drive milestone gates and manage technical dependencies across concurrent projects.
  • Own technical documentation throughout each engagement.
  • Participate in client‑facing conversations where technical credibility matters.
• Quality Outcomes
  • Define 'done' for every deliverable type – performance, accessibility, security, cross‑browser validation, and visual fidelity.
  • Own quality accountability end‑to‑end; ensure no broken or defective releases reach client UAT.
  • Work with QA lead to establish and maintain a ROOM42 quality checklist.
  • Review developer output for code correctness and UX implementation fidelity.
  • Lead post‑launch quality reviews and translate defect patterns into process improvements.
  • Champion performance as a quality dimension.
• Design Eye, UX/UI Partnership, and Creative Collaboration
  • Speak UX fluently and evaluate wireframes and prototypes from a user experience and technical feasibility perspective.
  • Read a Figma file for design intent; protect intent through every build decision.
  • Catch UX and visual implementation drift before QA.
  • Participate actively in UX and design reviews as a technical partner.
  • Bridge the gap between design and engineering vocabulary.
  • Push back constructively on technically infeasible specs, offering alternatives that preserve experience intent.
  • Recognize the human story in healthcare and pharma and ensure quality of experience.

Fit & Qualities

• Values aligned with 'Best Together', 'Impact‑Obsessed', 'Excellence Expected', 'Evolve Always', and accountability.
• Adaptable, resilient, and willing to adjust scope as the company grows.
• Proactive, driven, and resourceful with strong prioritization skills.
• Highly organized self‑starter, able to work independently and under tight deadlines.

Requirements

• 7+ years of hands‑on development experience, with at least 3 years in a technical lead, staff engineer, or architect role.
• Demonstrable full‑stack proficiency; ability to build, review, and unblock at every layer.
• Strong design eye with UX/UI depth – evaluate flows, read Figma files, catch implementation drift.
• Experience owning technical delivery – milestone tracking, risk communication, deployment readiness across concurrent projects.
• Accountability for quality outcomes – defect triage, post‑launch reviews, upstream process improvements.
• Active practitioner of AI code generation tools (GitHub Copilot, Cursor AI, Claude Code) and workflow definition.
• Hands‑on experience with Figma MCP server or comparable design‑to‑code AI tooling.
• QA automation experience – visual regression, accessibility automation, or AI‑assisted test generation.

Pay Range

$119,000 - $140,000 USD. Compensation will be determined based on job‑related, non‑discriminatory factors including work experience, skills, certifications, and geographical location.

Benefits

Real Chemistry offers a comprehensive benefits program tailored to each region, including generous holidays and paid time off, private medical, dental, and vision plans, mental wellness coaching, and access to over 13,000 online classes with LinkedIn Learning.

EEO Statement

Real Chemistry is an Equal Opportunity employer. We encourage qualified applicants to apply without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Assistances are available throughout the interview process upon request.

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