Job description
Development Lead (JavaScript/TypeScript) – US Remote (EST Hours)
Location: US Remote (Must work EST hours)
Duration: 12+ Months (Long-Term Project)
Client: Major Pharmaceutical Company
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.
What You’ll Do
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.
Required Technical Skills
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)
React Router 7 (new implementation phase)
React
CSS (Bootstrap and custom styles)
Jest (unit testing)
Preferred/Bonus Skills
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.
Lead Expectations
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.
What We Offer
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
Apply today to be part of this exciting long-term engagement!
