This Hybrid role requires in-person work at our Newton, MA headquarters.
Bright Horizons is trusted by families and employers around the world for high-quality childcare and early education, back-up care, and workplace education. We partner with some of the world’s best companies to provide services that help employees perform their best and support families to thrive both personally and professionally.
ResponsibilitiesLead the design and development of modern, responsive web and mobile applications using Angular, Ionic, Knockout.js, and standard JavaScript/CSS.
Serve as a technical authority and front-end architect, guiding the team in building scalable, maintainable UI components and design systems.
Collaborate closely with UX/UI designers, product managers, and backend engineers to deliver seamless user experiences.
Champion best practices in front-end performance, accessibility, and responsive design.
Be part of a fast paced, highly technical development team responsible for developing and delivering SaaS solutions to HR organizations
Serve as a lead in the design, and development of software systems and subsystems. Work within the software team and across other lines of business to determine the proper approach to software development challenges.
Research and recommend new technologies and approaches. Learn and prototype. Make recommendations based on upcoming product and project roadmaps
Conduct design and code reviews and provide feedback on engineering best practices
Mentor and support fellow engineers through thoughtful code reviews, architectural discussions, and technical design sessions
Participate in all phases of SDLC: from system analysis to technical design and development and test to deployment and support
Contribute to backend development using Python and FastAPI, particularly in designing APIs that support front-end needs.
Leverage GCP services and CI/CD pipelines to deliver high-quality software efficiently.
- 5 years of professional software development experience, with a strong emphasis on front-end technologies
- Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or Engineering or 5 years of additional experience considered in lieu of degree
Master's Degree in Computer Science or Engineering
3 years experience of FastAPI
Deep expertise in Angular and/or Ionic, JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
Experience with Knockout.js and legacy front-end systems is a plus.
Familiarity with RESTful API integration and backend services using Python and FastAPI.
Web Development (Angular, jQuery a strong plus)
RESTful Web Services
Agile methodologies experience (e.g. Scrum) a strong plus
Excellent understanding of engineering best practices and software design
Excellent written/documentation and verbal communication skills
Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
Willing to take on projects and challenges and can be flexible
Demonstrated success meeting and exceeding business objectives
Mobile app development experience a plus
Mobile First and Responsive Web Design experience a plus
Strong understanding of responsive design, cross-browser compatibility, and front-end performance optimization preferred
Experience with MongoDB and NoSQL data modeling a plus
Agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum) experience preferred.
Track record of mentoring engineers and fostering a culture of learning and code quality preferred
At this time, Bright Horizons will not sponsor an applicant for employment authorization/visa for this position.
Benefits:
Bright Horizons offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Life insurance
Long-term and short-term disability insurance
Our people are the heart of our company. Because we’re as committed to our own employees as we are to the children, families, and clients we serve, our collaborative workplaces are designed to grow careers and support personal lives. Come build a brighter future with us.
Bright Horizons provides equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. Bright Horizons complies with the laws and regulations described in the following federal government resources: Know Your Rights, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).
If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation in completing these application materials or any aspect of the application and hiring process, please contact the recruitment helpdesk at 855-877-6866 or [email protected]. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
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What We Do
More than 1,000 top employers trust Bright Horizons® (NYSE: BFAM) for proven solutions that support employees, advance careers, and maximize performance. From on-site child care that amplifies your culture, back-up care to handle disruptions, and education programs that build critical skills, our services help families achieve more.
Why Work With Us
IT development and infrastructure is vital to Bright Horizons' future, it’s now the fastest-growing department in our company – a team on the ground floor of building all new systems. Plus, at Bright Horizons IT, you’ll be part of a creative group supporting some of the world’s best brands, connecting their employees to care and education.
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