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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Software Engineering Manager - **Company:** Blackhawk Network - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $189,990.0 - $256,500.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), A/B Testing, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Amazon Web Services, Browser Compatibility, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Cyber Security, Continuous Integration, Cross-Origin Resource Sharing (Ajax Programming), Cross-Site Request Forgery, Distributed Systems, Object-Oriented Software Development, Next.js, Responsive Web Design, Software Engineering, TypeScript, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Web Applications, Web Performance Optimization, Web Usability, Cypress (Programming Language), Caching, Cross-Site Scripting (XSS), Backend, Material UI, Information Technology, Playwright, Data Analytics, Graphql, Front End Software Development, Restful APIs - **Published:** July 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/1871ca83-b013-42da-9b48-3cb3412d7938 ## About the Role * Demonstrated track record of building and leading high-performing front-end engineering teams. * Deep passion for user experience and delivering polished, accessible consumer interfaces. * Strong partnership instincts - able to work fluidly with designers, product managers, and back-end engineers. * Skilled at managing priorities, directing work, and supporting professional development for multiple team members. * Comfort with A/B testing frameworks, feature flagging, and data-driven UI experimentation. * Experience with localization/internationalization for multi-market products. * Agility to adapt with shifting priorities, evolving browser APIs, and emerging front-end tooling. * Skilled in verbal and written communication, including leading design reviews and presenting technical trade-offs. * Ability to collaborate cross-functionally in a high-growth, distributed team environment. Technical Skills * Expertise in modern JavaScript/TypeScript and front-end frameworks, with deep proficiency in React (or equivalent). * Strong command of web performance optimization - Core Web Vitals, code splitting, lazy loading, caching strategies. * Solid understanding of accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1+) and experience shipping accessible products. * Proficiency in responsive design, CSS architecture, and design system implementation. * Experience with front-end testing at multiple layers: unit (Jest), integration, and end-to-end (Cypress, Playwright). * Strong understanding of browser security fundamentals: CSRF, XSS, Content Security Policy, CORS. * Experience with API consumption patterns (REST/GraphQL) and managing client-side data fetching and caching. * Familiarity with analytics and instrumentation - user behavior tracking, funnel metrics, session tooling. * CI/CD pipeline experience including front-end build tooling and deployment practices. * Experience building and maintaining component libraries or design systems. * Familiarity with server-side rendering (SSR), static site generation, or edge rendering approaches (Next.js, etc.) a plus. * Back-end awareness (RESTful services, APIs, BFF patterns) sufficient to collaborate effectively with server-side teams., * BA/BS degree in Computer Science or related fields and 8+ years of experience OR 10+ years equivalent experience in software development * 3+ years of management experience leading and mentoring engineers on distributed teams * 5+ years of experience working in an Agile environment * Extensive experience and knowledge in OO design and implementation * Experience with leading enterprise-scale, production-worthy distributed systems development in the cloud (AWS preferred), including tools and processes * Ability to handle multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment ## Description The Sr. Software Engineering Manager will have full ownership over a front-end focused engineering team. This leadership role is cross-functional and will work closely with Product, UX/Design, Technical Program Managers, and other Engineering Leaders to deliver exceptional, consumer-facing web experiences. The manager will guide the tactical delivery of front-end features while contributing to the strategic vision for UI architecture and user experience quality. This role requires both hands-on front-end expertise and the leadership skills to develop a high-performing team., * Hire, lead, and develop a team of front-end engineers building best-in-class, consumer-facing web applications. Play an essential role in attracting, developing, leading, and retaining front-end talent. * Champion UI quality standards across performance, accessibility (WCAG), responsive design, and cross-browser compatibility. * Partner closely with UX/Design teams to translate product vision into polished, accessible, and performant user interfaces. * Build consistent tools, processes, and documentation to support onboarding and to align the team around front-end best practices, component libraries, and design systems. * Mentor engineers in front-end architecture, modern JavaScript/TypeScript patterns, and craft - celebrating wins and coaching through challenges. * Drive front-end design and architecture decisions, including component strategy, state management, rendering approaches, and API integration patterns. * Cultivate a learning culture through brown bags, front-end guild events, hackathons, and conference participation. * Own front-end quality metrics including Core Web Vitals, accessibility scores, error rates, and funnel performance. * Align stakeholders around front-end technical direction and surface opportunities for UX and performance improvements. ## Related Videos - [But, you're not Facebook](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/378-but-you-re-not-facebook) - [Putting the Graph In GraphQL With The Neo4j GraphQL Library](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/257-putting-the-graph-in-graphql-with-the-neo4j-graphql-library) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [HTTP headers that make your website go faster](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1676-http-headers-that-make-your-website-go-faster) - [Event based cache invalidation in GraphQL](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/433-event-based-cache-invalidation-in-graphql) - [Meet Your New BFF: Backend to Frontend without the Duct Tape](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/682-meet-your-new-bff-backend-to-frontend-without-the-duct-tape) ## Related Articles - [React Developer Salary [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/198-react-developer-salary-2023) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [16 Best Free React UI Libraries in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/148-16-best-free-react-ui-libraries-in-2025) - [What’s the Difference Between Frontend and Backend Development?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/240-what-s-the-difference-between-frontend-and-backend-development)