Team Lead Front End Engineer

ACV’s mission is to build and enable the most trusted and efficient digital marketplaces for buying and selling used vehicles with transparency and comprehensive data that was previously unimaginable. We are powered by a combination of the world’s best people and the industry’s best technology. At ACV, we are driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and rewarded with a work environment that enables each teammate to impact the company from day one. ACV’s network of brands includes ACV Auctions, ACV Transportation, MAX Digital and ACV Capital within its Marketplace Products as well as True360 and Data Services.
Monk provides visual expertise through Computer Vision and Deep Learning algorithms. Today, our AI model is able to detect and classify damage on any type of vehicle, from photos taken on a smartphone. We are building a word-class damage detection and computer vision service. We are looking for (people) with a data-centric approach to help us build the future of vehicle damage detection.
**The Opportunity**:
**The Mission**:Responsibilities**:

- Manage and support the growth of a small team of developers (~2-4) through project leadership and career development.
- Collaborate with client developers and technical leads to understand requirements and evaluate feasibility.
- Partner with the Product team to plan quarterly goals, define scopes, and allocate team resources.
- Help the Product team refine and scope tickets to optimize development efficiency.
- Break down technical requirements and specify tickets for effective team execution.
- Architect advanced Front-End solutions for new business needs.
- Maintain and enhance Monk’s open-source React and React-Native SDK on NPM.
- Conduct code reviews, debug, and resolve issues.
- Stay updated with the latest in front-end development to ensure cutting-edge solutions.

Tech Stack
- Architecture: NodeJs monorepo setup with Lerna, leveraging microservices.
- Languages: TypeScript, JavaScript
- Frameworks: React, React Native
- Tools: Jira, GitHub
- Methodology: Agile
- Infrastructure: GCP, Kubernetes, NodeJs, CircleCI

Background & Skills

**Required Skills**:

- Minimum 3 years of experience with ReactJs in web development.
- Proficiency in English, as all work and communication will be conducted in English.
- Ability to balance scalability, maintainability, and time-to-market in solutions.
- Skilled in leading distributed teams across multiple time zones.
- Solid understanding of NodeJs, JavaScript, TypeScript, and the underlying workings of the React ecosystem.
- Experience with unit and integration testing.
- Ability to write clear, client-facing documentation.

Desired Background
- Master’s degree in Engineering or a related field.
- At least 5 years of professional experience.
- Passion for startup environments; autonomous and proactive work style.
- Experience with Agile methodologies.

**Contract, Benefits & Interview Process**:Contract**:

- Type: CDI (Full-Time)
- Compensation: 49,000 - 61,000
- Start Date: From December 1st
- Location: Paris, France
- Work Mode: Hybrid remote options available

**Benefits**:
At Monk, we are committed to fostering a global community that values equity and inclusivity. Your well-being is our priority across financial, physical, and mental health dimensions. Our benefits are designed to support you at every stage, including:

- Hybrid work options, with flexibility for remote work.
- Meal vouchers through Swile and fitness memberships via Gymlib.
- Competitive compensation, annual bonuses, and stock options.
- Great workspace at WeWork Coeur Marais, centrally located in Paris.
- An ambitious, AI-driven team with members from top institutions.

**Interview Process**:
1. Fit Interview (30 min)
2. System Design Interview (1 hr)
3. Programming Interview (1 hr)
4. C-Level Interview (30-45 min)
Monk is an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds without discrimination. We are committed to providing a workplace where you can thrive and bring your authentic self to work. Your personal data is collected and processed solely for recruitment purposes by Monk and its affiliates.
We want you to feel comfortable being yourself at work every day. We accept you for who you are and consider everybody, on an equal opportunity basis, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, genetics, state of health, disability, age, marital status, political opinions, or military status or any other characteristic protected by law. If you have a disability or special need that requires reasonable accommodation, please let us know.