Engineering Manager - UX Web Frameworks/Platform

About DAT

DAT is an award-winning employer of choice and a next-generation SaaS technology company that has been at the leading edge of innovation in transportation supply chain logistics for 45 years. We continue to transform the industry year over year, by deploying a suite of software solutions to millions of customers every day - customers who depend on DAT for the most relevant data and most accurate insights to help them make smarter business decisions and run their companies more profitably. We operate the largest marketplace of its kind in North America, with 400 million freights posted in 2022, and a database of $150 billion of annual global shipment market transaction data. Our headquarters are in Denver, CO, with additional offices in Missouri, Oregon, and Bangalore, India. For additional information, see www.DAT.com/company.

Job Application Deadline: 10/30/2024

The Opportunity

DAT is looking for a Engineering Manager - UX Web Frameworks/Platform to join our team working hybrid in Denver, Colorado; or remote Seattle, Washington.

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Engineering Manager to lead our UX Web Frameworks/Platform team. In this role, you will oversee the development, maintenance, and optimization of frameworks and platforms that empower our UX teams to build scalable, high-performance web applications. You will collaborate closely with product management, design, and engineering teams to ensure the delivery of innovative and user-centric solutions, driving consistency and efficiency across web experiences.

What You’ll Do

• Team Leadership & Development: Manage and mentor a team of engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, ownership, and continuous improvement. Provide guidance on technical challenges, career development, and best practices.
• Technical Oversight: Lead the architecture, development, and scaling of UX web frameworks and platforms. Ensure high code quality, performance, security, and reusability across projects.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with product management, UX designers, and other engineering teams to define and implement solutions that align with product goals and enhance the end-user experience.
• Platform Strategy & Innovation: Drive the long-term strategy for the UX platform, identifying opportunities to integrate new technologies and improve developer efficiency. Stay up to date with industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Project Management: Oversee project timelines, resource allocation, and delivery of key features. Coordinate with stakeholders to set priorities and ensure successful implementation of engineering solutions.
• Quality & Performance: Advocate for continuous integration, testing, and deployment practices to maintain platform stability and scalability. Drive performance improvements and monitor system health in production.
• Stakeholder Communication: Act as the technical liaison for your team, providing regular updates to leadership, facilitating discussions on challenges and solutions, and ensuring alignment across departments.

The Skills and Experience You’ll Bring

• Experience: 5+ years of hands-on experience in web development, with at least 2+ years in a leadership or management role. Prior experience with UX or front-end engineering frameworks is preferred.
• Technical Expertise: Strong knowledge of modern web technologies, such as JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, CSS3, and frameworks like React, Angular, or Vue.js. Familiarity with platform architectures, microservices, and API-driven development.
• Leadership Skills:Proven ability to manage and grow a high-performing engineering team. Strong coaching and mentoring capabilities.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills and the ability to quickly troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues.
• Agility: Comfortable working in an agile environment with iterative processes and frequent releases.
• Education* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

Bonus Skills 

• Experience with developer tools, platforms, or libraries that support UX teams.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, version control (e.g., Git), and cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure).
• Experience with performance optimization, A/B testing, and accessibility best practices.

Why DAT?
DAT is an award winning employer of choice.

For starters, we have a hybrid work environment, but we also know what makes a great workplace. We have a time-tested and resolute set of operating values predicated on integrity, mutual respect, open communication, and executing with excellence. These values inform our strategic vision as much as any one of our products does. We’ve been an employer of choice in the Portland metropolitan area for four decades, and within one year of opening our Denver office, DAT was #26 on Built In Colorado’s 100 Best Places to Work In Colorado.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and AD&D insurance
• Parental Leave
• Up to 20 days of paid time off starting in year one
• An additional 10 holidays of paid time off per calendar year
• 401k matching (immediately vested)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Short- and Long-term disability sick leave
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Accounts
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Additional programs - Employee Referral, Internal Recognition, and Wellness
• Free TriMet transit pass (Beaverton Office)
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Work on impactful projects in a cutting-edge environment
• Collaborative and supportive team culture
• Opportunity to make a real difference in the trucking industry
• Employee Resource Groups

This position is not eligible for Visa sponsorship.

For Colorado-based candidates, in compliance with Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, the minimum salary for this role is $155,000.00 + benefits. The maximum compensation for this role can vary significantly depending on your job-related skills and experience. DAT considers factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education and training, core skills, internal equity, and market and business elements when extending an offer.

DAT embraces the value of a diverse workforce, and believes it is a core strength of our company that we encourage those values in every DAT employee, at every level of our organization, regardless of tenure or rank. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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