Tech Lead, Web Development - Front End

Elastic, the Search AI Company, enables everyone to find the answers they need in real time, using all their data, at scale — unleashing the potential of businesses and people. The Elastic Search AI Platform, used by more than 50% of the Fortune 500, brings together the precision of search and the intelligence of AI to enable everyone to accelerate the results that matter. By taking advantage of all structured and unstructured data — securing and protecting private information more effectively — Elastic’s complete, cloud-based solutions for search, security, and observability help organizations deliver on the promise of AI.

What is The Role:

Elastic is seeking a design-oriented Technical Lead to drive the frontend development and quality assurance of our flagship website, Elastic.co. This role will work closely with a distributed team of design technologists and frontend engineers, focusing on creating exceptional user experiences while maintaining the highest standards of code quality and performance. You’ll champion design systems, component architecture, and front-end best practices while promoting a culture of craftsmanship and attention to detail across the team.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Collaborate with and provide technical guidance to a remote team of design technologists and frontend engineers through code reviews and knowledge sharing
• Drive the technical vision for our frontend architecture using NextJS and TypeScript
• Champion design excellence and pixel-perfect implementation across all user interfaces
• Establish and maintain quality standards, testing processes, and code review practices
• Lead the development and evolution of our design system and component library
• Collaborate closely with design, UX, and backend teams to deliver cohesive user experiences
• 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
• Foster effective communication and collaboration practices in a distributed-first environment

What You Bring:

• 8+ years of experience in frontend web development, with a focus on modern JavaScript frameworks
• 3+ years of experience as a senior technical contributor or technical lead in collaborative environments
• Strong design sensibility with a demonstrated commitment to quality and attention to detail
• Deep expertise in NextJS, React, and TypeScript
• Experience building and maintaining scalable design systems and component libraries
• Strong understanding of frontend testing methodologies and quality assurance processes
• Knowledge of web performance optimization techniques and metrics
• Experience with frontend accessibility standards and implementation
• Proven ability to bridge the gap between design and development teams
• Excellent remote communication skills and experience working with distributed teams

Bonus Points:

• Experience with animation and interactive web experiences
• Knowledge of internationalization and localization for frontend applications
• Experience implementing A/B testing and user analytics
• Familiarity with headless content management systems
• Contribution to open-source projects or design systems
• Experience with micro-frontend architectures
• Background in UX/UI design or formal design education
• Experience with Elasticsearch implementation for search experiences

Additional Information - We Take Care of Our People:

As a distributed company, diversity drives our identity. Whether you’re looking to launch a new career or grow an existing one, Elastic is the type of company where you can balance great work with great life. Your age is only a number. It doesn’t matter if you’re just out of college or your children are; we need you for what you can do.

We strive to have parity of benefits across regions, and while regulations differ from place to place, we believe taking care of our people is the right thing to do.

• Competitive pay based on the work you do here and not your previous salary
• Health coverage for you and your family in many locations
• Ability to craft your calendar with flexible locations and schedules for many roles
• Generous number of vacation days each year
• Increase your impact - We match up to $2000 (or local currency equivalent) for financial donations and service
• Up to 40 hours each year to use toward volunteer projects you love
• Embracing parenthood with a minimum of 16 weeks of parental leave

Different people approach problems differently. We need that. Elastic is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation.

We welcome individuals with disabilities and strive to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all individuals. To request an accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please email candidate_accessibility@elastic.co. We will reply to your request within 24 business hours of submission.