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Technical Lead (Full Stack) at State Affairs

State Affairs is a news & media company delivering nonpartisan, statehouse news and intelligence across the country. We are seeking a talented and experienced Technical Lead to take ownership of the design, development, implementation and project-leadership of our web-based application.

As a Full Stack Tech Lead at State Affairs, you will lead a team of 4 Senior Full Stack Developers in architecting, building, and maintaining scalable and efficient web applications. Our app is built primarily in Typescript (with some Javascript), and frameworks such as Node, Next, React, AWS, MySQL, and RDS.

Responsibilities :

Lead the design and development of complex web applications, ensuring adherence to best practices and architectural standards.
Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.
Architect and implement front-end components and user interfaces.
Develop large-scale distributed systems and client-server architectures.
Develop and integrate server-side logic and APIs.
Design and implement scalable data storage solutions.
Lead efforts to optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability.
Drive the adoption of best practices, coding standards, and development methodologies within the team.
Stay abreast of emerging technologies and industry trends, evaluating their potential impact on our technical stack and business strategy.

Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree or Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).

At least 10 years of professional software development experience, with a focus on web applications.

Proven experience as a technical leader or Staff Engineer in a fast-paced environment.

Strong proficiency in JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.

Extensive experience with Node.js, React.js, and Next.js.

Solid understanding of AWS services, including EC2, S3, Lambda, API Gateway, and CloudFormation.

Familiarity with AI / ML concepts and a strong interest in developing AI-driven features and models.

Experience with relational databases, preferably MySQL and RDS.

Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.

Ability to drive technical initiatives and influence decision-making at all levels of the organization.

Experience with serverless architecture and AWS Lambda.

Knowledge of containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.

Familiarity with CI / CD pipelines and automation tools.

Understanding of security best practices and compliance standards.

What We Offer :

Competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, and paid time off.

Opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects in a growing industry.

A collaborative and supportive work environment that values personal growth and professional development.

The chance to make a meaningful impact on the legislative process, and to help clients stay informed and engaged.

Our Mission :

At State Affairs, we believe access to trustworthy information is critical for a functioning democracy. Our mission is to provide nonpartisan news and intelligence about the power centers of state government. Our unbiased coverage and cutting-edge tools are essential for policymakers, government officials, business leaders, and engaged private citizens, enabling them to perform their jobs, make better decisions, and hold their government accountable. State Affairs believes deeply in diversity — in all its forms — and strives to represent all voices in our coverage and on our team, no matter what side of the political aisle they sit on. As an editorially independent news organization, we want to be your trusted source of state capitol news.

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