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Development Lead (JavaScript/TypeScript)

Encora

Indianapolis, IN
Full Time
Senior
27 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Pod Development Lead (10-15 years) to support a long-term (12+ months) initiative with a major pharmaceutical client. This is a remote role requiring full overlap with Eastern Standard Time (EST) hours. As a Pod Lead, you will lead a development team, help guide priorities, ensure alignment to agile processes, and contribute technically to a modern web application platform.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead daily development efforts and manage task prioritization for a cross-functional pod.
  • Ensure team adherence to agile best practices and maintain JIRA boards.
  • Unblock team members by identifying and resolving technical and process challenges.
  • Contribute to architecture discussions, documentation, and technical design.
  • Collaborate with developers, QA, designers, and business analysts in a fast-paced agile environment.
  • Guide day-to-day dev team priorities and task management.
  • Assist in technical direction and decision-making.
  • Maintain visibility into team progress and timelines.
  • Support documentation efforts and share knowledge across teams.
  • Promote a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and innovation.

Requirements

  • 10-15 years of professional experience in software development.
  • Strong proficiency with TypeScript and JavaScript.
  • Hands-on experience with Next.js (Page Router and App Router - legacy support ongoing).
  • Experience with React Router 7 (new implementation phase).
  • Experience with React.
  • Experience with CSS (Bootstrap and custom styles).
  • Experience with Jest (unit testing).

Nice to Have

  • Experience with Web Components and Federated Web Components.
  • Familiarity with NPM-packaged shared components.
  • Knowledge of RESTful APIs and AWS.
  • Experience using tools like Jira, Git, or SVN.

Benefits & Perks

  • Full-time employment with comprehensive benefits, including:
  • Paid Time Off (PTO).
  • Healthcare coverage.
  • 401(k) options.
  • Remote-first work environment.
  • Collaborative culture focused on growth, learning, and innovation.
  • Opportunity to work on high-impact initiatives in the pharmaceutical industry.
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Job Details

Posted AtJun 27, 2025
SalaryCompetitive salary
Job TypeFull Time
Work ModeRemote
ExperienceSenior

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About Encora

Website

encora.com

Company Size

5001-10000 employees

Location

Indianapolis, IN

Industry

Computer Systems Design and Related Services

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