Unsplash
Tech / AI / Software
HeadofWeb
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“Head of Web at Unsplash. Skills: front-end technologies, Node, TypeScript, React, Next. js, leadership. building and enhancing features for unsplash. com. Maintain and evolve our front-end platform”
What You'll Achieve.
delivering measurable value; keep Unsplash thriving; deliver exceptional work
Industry & Context.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Expert in front-end technologies incl. Node, TypeScript, React, Next. js, Experience building web applications at scale, Experience with functional programming
Nice to Have
Meaningful experience building features related to: Search, Meaningful experience building features related to: SEO, Meaningful experience building features related to: Ecommerce
What You'll Do.
building and enhancing features for unsplash. com
Maintain and evolve our front-end platform
ensuring it meets the availability/performance needs of our users
optimised for fast and frictionless development
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate cross-functionally (Web, API, Design, Data. . . ) to gain a deep understanding of our product, users, and what needs to be prioritised to keep Unsplash thriving; Support team members in their growth and development; foster a collaborative and supportive environment
Communication Scope
open and transparent about everything we do, both internally and externally
Process & Methodology
Develop, pitch and deliver product ideas and improvements that are aligned to business needs, Promote a culture of ownership, accountability and high standards
Full Job Description
## Description At Unsplash we’re enabling everyone to create by making visuals easily accessible to all creators, both big and small. Today, Unsplash powers more people and products than any other visual search engine in the world. Our team builds unsplash.com, Unsplash for iOS, and the Unsplash API, directly powering over 10,000+ applications including: Medium, BuzzFeed, Facebook, Squarespace, Google, Trello, and Square. We build tools and features for both the free Unsplash library and the premium Unsplash+ library—a subscription product that supports Unsplash and the community of contributors. We’re depended on every day as a fundamental building block in the creative process, allowing anyone, from students to award-winning creators, access to high-quality, usable imagery. Our team is made up of people who enjoy making things people love. We care about details and we care about quality. We do more with less. We’re open and transparent about everything we do, both internally and externally. ## Who You Are You’re a passionate engineer and hands-on leader that is razor focussed on delivering measurable value through your own contributions, and those of your team. You have excellent technical chops, particularly with modern front-end technologies, and strong leadership skills that you’re excited to apply and continue growing in a highly collaborative and fast-moving environment. Lead a small group of talented engineers building and enhancing features for unsplash.com. Collaborate cross-functionally (Web, API, Design, Data ...) to gain a deep understanding of our product, users, and what needs to be prioritised to keep Unsplash thriving Develop, pitch and deliver product ideas and improvements that are aligned to business needs Promote a culture of ownership, accountability and high standards Maintain and evolve our front-end platform, ensuring it meets the availability/performance needs of our users, and is optimised for fast and frictionless development Support tea
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