Lead PWA/Electron developer
Activate Talent
Posted: July 9, 2025
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Job Description
About the Role
As our Lead PWA/Electron Developer, you’ll be responsible for leading the architecture and development of desktop and progressive web applications using technologies like Electron, PWA, and Meteor. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, mentor developers, and help guide the direction of product delivery. This is an ideal role for a developer who thrives in a hands-on, technical leadership position and is passionate about building apps that run seamlessly across devices.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead the development and architecture of Electron apps, Progressive Web Apps (PWA), and applications using Meteor
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and engineers to deliver polished, high-quality applications
• Drive the adoption of best practices in code quality, testing, and performance
• Mentor junior developers and provide technical leadership in a collaborative team environment
• Integrate backend services (working knowledge of any backend language)
• Work on installation tooling and packaging for Windows and macOS (a strong plus)
• Contribute to technical documentation and overall platform scalability
Requirements:
Requirements
• 2+ years of experience developing with Electron, PWA, or Meteor
• 3+ years of experience with JavaScript (ES6+), and solid understanding of modern frontend frameworks
• 1+ year of experience with any backend language (e.g., Node.js, Python, Go, etc.)
• 1+ year of experience in a technical leadership or tech lead role
• Familiarity with desktop app packaging and installation tools for Windows and macOS (e.g., NSIS, Inno Setup, pkg, dmg) is a plus
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to balance long-term vision with short-term needs
Nice to Have
• Experience building cross-platform desktop or hybrid mobile apps
• Familiarity with offline-first design principles and caching strategies
• Exposure to CI/CD, DevOps workflows, and version control best practices
• Contributions to open source or public technical portfolios
• Project/Product Management
• QA Engineer experience