Senior Full-Stack Web Developer

About Responsive

Responsive (formerly RFPIO) is the global leader in strategic response management software, transforming how organizations share and exchange critical information. The AI-powered Responsive Platform is purpose-built to manage responses at scale, empowering companies across the world to accelerate growth, mitigate risk and improve employee experiences. Nearly 2,000 customers have standardized on Responsive to respond to RFPs, RFIs, DDQs, ESGs, security questionnaires, ad hoc information requests and more. Responsive is headquartered in Portland, OR, with additional offices in Kansas City, MO and Coimbatore, India. Learn more at responsive.io.

About the Role

This is a unique opportunity to join a fast-growing B2B SaaS company in a pivotal role that will shape the digital transformation of our online presence. We are offering a fully remote position for candidates based in India, with a requirement to have at least a 3-hour daily overlap with the US West Coast working timezone (UTC -7) to ensure seamless collaboration across teams. As the Senior Full-Stack Web Developer, you will report directly to the Director of Web and SEO and collaborate with diverse teams across Marketing and Engineering. This role is your chance to lead, innovate, and make a significant impact on our future direction.

Your first high-visibility project will be to lead the rebuild of our website, a critical initiative that offers the chance to significantly shape our online presence. Transitioning from WordPress to a cutting-edge, efficient stack utilizing Next.js and Prismic hosted on Vercel, you'll have the autonomy to steer projects, influence our web development trajectory, and immerse yourself in the latest technologies.

Essential Responsibilities

Lead and Innovate: Spearhead the migration of our existing WordPress site to a modern stack with Next.js, Prismic, and TailwindCSS. You’ll manage this high-impact project from inception to launch, ensuring a seamless transition and setting new standards for our digital presence.

Develop Cutting-Edge Solutions: Harness your expertise in React, GraphQL, and headless CMS (ideally Prismic) to architect and build advanced features, pushing the boundaries of website performance and user experience.

Collaborate and Elevate: Join forces with our marketing team and fellow developers, leading by example to foster a culture of excellence and innovation. Your guidance will be instrumental in elevating our web development practices.

Embrace Continuous Learning: Stay at the forefront of web technology by continuously exploring and adopting new tools and frameworks. This role is an opportunity to constantly grow your skills and apply them to exciting, impactful projects.

Architect for Growth: Design and implement scalable, robust web applications that accommodate our expanding needs. Your strategic approach to development will ensure our infrastructure supports and stimulates company growth.

Mentorship and Leadership: As the senior lead, inspire and mentor junior developers, sharing your knowledge and expertise to uplift the entire team. Your leadership will cultivate a collaborative environment that values learning and development.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field.

Experience

Seasoned Expert: 8+ years of experience in web development, ideally within a B2B SaaS startup environment, demonstrating a deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities in the tech industry.

Experienced Developer: Should have a solid foundation in full-stack web development, with extensive experience in WordPress, React, TailwindCSS, GraphQL, Next.js, Typescript, Github, and VS Code. Animation skills are a plus.

Quality Assurance: Proficient in writing robust tests using tools like Cypress, ensuring our applications are reliable and bug-free.

Design System Advocate: Experience with Storybook or equivalent tools to maintain UI consistency and avoid design drift, contributing to a cohesive and scalable frontend architecture.

Agile Enthusiast: Understand and thrive in an Agile Web Development environment, actively participating in monthly sprints, stand-ups, and planning sessions to ensure project success.

SEO Knowledgeable: Should have experience with SEO best practices and understand how they can be integrated into web development to enhance site visibility and performance.

Knowledge Ability & Skills

Solution Architect: Adept at translating complex business requirements into modern, technical solutions that align with company objectives.

Principled Developer: Aiming for modular and reusable code that ensures efficiency and scalability and are committed to following best practices in web security, performance, and maintainability.

Innovator at Heart: Passionate about leveraging technology to solve problems, improve user experiences, and drive business goals.

Collaborative Leader: Excellent communication skills, you thrive in a team environment, mentor junior developers, and collaborate effectively with non-technical team members.

Adaptable & Proactive: Comfortable navigating the challenges of a fast-paced startup environment, eager to take on new challenges, and always looking for ways to improve processes and outcomes.

Analytical Thinker: Should have a keen eye for detail and a methodical approach to planning, development, and problem-solving.

Clear Communicator: Excel at writing clean, well-commented code and maintaining comprehensive documentation that helps your team understand and build upon your work.