Lead Frontend Engineer

Job description

### Company Description At Alertus, protecting people from harm is our mission and our passion. As the leader in mass notification, we are committed to providing customizable, scalable, and cost-effective solutions, as we know even a few seconds of warning can help save lives during an emergency. Our employees are integral to the company’s success and impact countless people's lives, safety, and well-being. We aim for a positive, collaborative environment that allows employees to work across departments easily and effectively. ### Job Description At our core, we believe that a seamless, accessible user experience is the bridge between a good product and a great one. As our Lead Frontend Engineer, you won’t just be writing code; you will be the primary architect of our digital touchpoints across web and mobile platforms. We are looking for a technical visionary who balances high-level strategy with hands-on execution. You will set the gold standard for UI development, ensuring our applications are as inclusive as they are performant. Based in our Baltimore office, you will play a pivotal role in mentoring our software team, advocating for the end-user, and bridging the gap between ux design and technical feasibility. ***Candidates must be located within driving distance from our Baltimore HQ.*** ### A Day in the Life: - Lead the design and development of our web and mobile ecosystems using Flutter, ensuring a unified and high-quality experience across all devices. - Direct the implementation of WCAG-compliant interfaces to ensure our products are usable by everyone, regardless of ability. - Establish robust data collection from the browser and mobile environments to provide deep visibility into the user experience, performance bottlenecks, and client-side bugs. - Manage the build, deployment and maintenance of applications within the iOS App Store and Google Play Store, navigating the complexities of mobile release management. - Act as a primary mentor for the software team, conducting thoughtful code reviews and establishing best practices for clean, scalable, and maintainable code. - Work closely with product and design teams to transform complex requirements into intuitive, elegant user interfaces. ### Required Skills & Abilities: - Taking an AI first approach to development and debugging, using tools such as Claude, Cursor, Codex. - Deep technical expertise in Flutter for both mobile and web applications, with a proven track record of shipping high-quality products. - Advanced proficiency in predictable app state management patterns such as BLoC, Riverpod, or Redux, with the ability to justify architectural choices based on project scale. - Deep understanding of the Flutter rendering pipeline (Widget > Element > RenderObject) and experience using DevTools to diagnose jank, memory leaks, and overdraw. - Proven experience writing custom Method Channels to interface with native iOS (Swift) and Android (Kotlin) APIs when Flutter plugins fall short. - Experience architecting multi-package monorepos or federated plugins to promote code reuse across web and mobile targets. - Advanced knowledge of web accessibility standards (WCAG) and a commitment to building inclusive digital experiences. - Direct experience managing the submission, release, and maintenance processes for both iOS and Android platforms. - Experience implementing frontend monitoring tools and leveraging browser-level data to diagnose issues and optimize performance. - Demonstrated ability to lead complex projects and elevate the technical skills of those around you through mentorship and clear communication. ### Desired Skills: - Familiarity with native iOS (Swift) or Android (Kotlin) development to further optimize cross-platform bridges. - A keen eye for design, user experience, and a passion for micro-interactions that delight users. - Experience migrating legacy systems or scaling frontend architectures in a growing, medium-sized company environment. ### Education & Experience: - Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related field. Equivalent experience may substitute for education. - 8+ years of related experience ### Alertus Career Advantages: - Unlimited Paid Time Off - Paid Holidays - 401(k) Retirement Plan - Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans - Short-term Disability, Accident, Hospital, and Cancer Insurance - Live Near Your Work HomeBuying Incentive - Employee Referral Bonuses - Flex Scheduling