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# Tech Lead, Web Development - Full Stack

- **Company:** Elastic
- **Location:** Mountain View, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $135,700.0 - $214,700.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Business Analytics Applications, Automated Storage and Retrieval Systems, Automation of Tests, Browser Compatibility, Content Delivery Networks, Cloud Engineering, Code Review, Data Integration, DevOps, Web Development, Elasticsearch, Internet Communications, Queueing Systems, Reliability Engineering, Next.js, Search Technologies, Systems Integration, TypeScript, Web Applications, Web Application Frameworks, Web Performance Optimization, Web Services, ReactJS, Backend, Event Driven Architecture, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Front End Software Development, Multiaccess Edge Computing, Data Pipelines
- **Published:** October 23, 2026
- **Apply:** https://diversityjobs.com/career/18698100/Tech-Lead-Web-Development-Full-Stack-California-Mountain-View

## About the Role

* 8+ years of experience in front and backend web development, with a focus on modern JavaScript frameworks and scalable web applications and APIs
 * 3+ years of experience as a senior technical contributor or technical lead in collaborative environments
 * Deep expertise in NextJS, React, and TypeScript
 * Deep experience with content management systems, headless CMS architectures, and content delivery workflows
 * Strong understanding of frontend testing methodologies and quality assurance processes
 * Experience with frontend accessibility standards and implementation
 * Practical experience managing cloud infrastructure and infrastructure-as-code practices
 * Knowledge of search technologies and experience with data indexing and retrieval systems
 * Knowledge of web performance optimization techniques and metrics
 * 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 micro-frontend architectures
 * Experience with Elasticsearch or other search/analytics platforms
 * Knowledge of content delivery networks (CDNs) and edge computing
 * Experience with event-driven architectures and message queuing systems
 * Knowledge of marketing technology integrations (CRM, analytics, form processors)
 * Experience with automated testing strategies for backend systems and data pipelines
 * Background in site reliability engineering or DevOps practices
 * Experience with localization and internationalization for web applications

## Description

Elastic is seeking a Technical Lead to drive the front and back end development and infrastructure of our flagship website,Elastic.co. Operating in close partnership with a geographically distributed group of designers, frontend developers, and full-stack engineers, this position centers on delivering outstanding user interfaces, engineering scalable data integrations, streamlining content management workflows, and developing dependable web services. You'll champion front and back 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 frontend and full stack engineers through code reviews and knowledge sharing
 * Drive the technical vision for our frontend architecture using NextJS and TypeScript
 * Drive the technical vision for backend services, data integration pipelines, and content management systems
 * Lead the design and implementation of APIs that power dynamic web experiences
 * Establish and maintain quality standards, testing processes, and code review practices
 * Champion backend performance optimizations, monitoring, and observability practices
 * Ensure security, scalability, and reliability across all backend web services
 * 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
 * Collaborate closely with other teams to deliver cohesive user experiences
 * Partner with SRE and infrastructure teams to ensure seamless system integration
 * Foster effective communication and collaboration practices in a distributed-first environment