The HT Group
Location: Austin
Remote: Remote
Type: Direct Hire
Job #19499
Senior Software Engineer/Lead React Developer As Lead Developer, you will guide the development and ongoing enhancement of our technology tailored to nonprofit organizations. This role blends hands-on coding with technical leadership and team mentorship. You'll be instrumental in building scalable, user-centric solutions that help nonprofits expand their reach and impact.
What You'll Do
Work cross-functionally with design, product, and engineering teams to bring user-facing features from concept to deployment. Build and maintain responsive, high-performance web applications using
React . Collaborate with backend engineers to integrate frontend components with robust
Ruby
APIs. Ensure cross-browser and mobile compatibility, accessibility, and a seamless user experience. Write clean, modular, well-documented code that follows industry best practices. Conduct thorough testing (including TDD) and debugging of applications to ensure quality and performance. Stay current with industry trends and new technologies; actively contribute ideas to improve development practices. Lead technical discussions, mentor team members, and help shape development standards across the organization. What You Bring
7+ years
of experience building modern web applications with
React . 3+ years
of experience developing backend systems using
Ruby . Proven ability to create responsive, accessible web apps compatible across modern browsers. Familiarity with UI/UX best practices and close collaboration with design teams. Experience working in
Agile
environments and using
Git
for version control. Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Experience with
Test-Driven Development (TDD)
as a standard workflow. Comfortable working in
EST or CST
time zones. Based in the
United States . Exposure to
prompt engineering
concepts and applications. Bonus Skills
Experience with
mobile development , especially using
React Native
or similar frameworks. Understanding of web security best practices, including authentication and data protection. Familiarity with startup environments and the ability to balance multiple priorities and deadlines.
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What You'll Do
Work cross-functionally with design, product, and engineering teams to bring user-facing features from concept to deployment. Build and maintain responsive, high-performance web applications using
React . Collaborate with backend engineers to integrate frontend components with robust
Ruby
APIs. Ensure cross-browser and mobile compatibility, accessibility, and a seamless user experience. Write clean, modular, well-documented code that follows industry best practices. Conduct thorough testing (including TDD) and debugging of applications to ensure quality and performance. Stay current with industry trends and new technologies; actively contribute ideas to improve development practices. Lead technical discussions, mentor team members, and help shape development standards across the organization. What You Bring
7+ years
of experience building modern web applications with
React . 3+ years
of experience developing backend systems using
Ruby . Proven ability to create responsive, accessible web apps compatible across modern browsers. Familiarity with UI/UX best practices and close collaboration with design teams. Experience working in
Agile
environments and using
Git
for version control. Strong debugging, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Experience with
Test-Driven Development (TDD)
as a standard workflow. Comfortable working in
EST or CST
time zones. Based in the
United States . Exposure to
prompt engineering
concepts and applications. Bonus Skills
Experience with
mobile development , especially using
React Native
or similar frameworks. Understanding of web security best practices, including authentication and data protection. Familiarity with startup environments and the ability to balance multiple priorities and deadlines.
#TECHIND