Lead Developer (US Remote)

At Shift Lab, we believe the best products come from great collaboration. We’re a close-knit team of passionate developers, designers, and innovators working remotely across the U.S.

About the Role

As our Lead Developer, you’ll be at the heart of our collaborative process, working closely with designers, project managers, and other developers to bring cutting-edge solutions to life. You’ll not only guide the technical direction of our projects but also mentor and support your teammates through thoughtful code reviews, knowledge sharing, and agile planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead with Collaboration: Work hand-in-hand with a team of talented developers to design, build, and optimize both front-end and back-end solutions.
• Empower Others: Lead by example in providing peer code reviews (via PRs) and offering mentorship to junior developers, ensuring we maintain a high standard of quality and continuous learning.
• Sprint Together: Engage in Agile development practices, helping define project tasks and accurately estimating work in a highly collaborative environment.
• Develop & Deliver: Use your expert skills in Next.js, Typescript, React, and Tailwind CSS to craft clean, scalable, and innovative code.
• Write & Share: Create clear, actionable Jira stories, break down complex tasks, and articulate technical requirements that benefit the entire team.

Requirements

• You have 5+ years of experience building full-stack applications and are confident leading development efforts.
• You’re an expert in Next.js, Typescript, React, Tailwind CSS, and Contentful—able to solve complex problems and deliver solutions.
• You thrive in an Agile development environment and have solid experience with Git workflows.
• You communicate well, whether you’re breaking down technical requirements or giving feedback during a code review.
• You believe in lifting others up, offering constructive feedback, and ensuring everyone grows together.

Qualifications

Whether you have a formal education in software development or equivalent real-world experience, your skills are what matter most.

Benefits

• Fully Remote & Flexible: Work from anywhere in the U.S. and collaborate with teammates from across the country.
• A Truly Collaborative Culture: We believe in building together, not just individually. At Shift Lab, every team member’s voice is heard, and every contribution matters.
• Room to Grow: You’ll work on exciting, impactful projects and have endless opportunities to expand your skill set.
• Innovative Projects: Help create amazing, tech-driven solutions for a wide range of industries, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.

Pay

$105,000 - $130,000 USD based on experience, plus benefits.