Lead Software Engineer - Front End

SEL

Last Updated: 6/24/2026 9:34:50 AM

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Current Days Open
125
Reqs Seen
2
Current Min Salary
$84,240.00 (Yearly)
Current Max Salary
$124,461.00 (Yearly)
Historical Time to Fill
112
First Seen
9/12/2025
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$75,000.00 (Yearly)
12/19/2025
Highest Max Salary Seen
$124,461.00 (Yearly)
6/24/2026

Full Job Description

As a Front-End software engineer, a typical day might include the following: Lead the specification, design, implementation, deployment, and testing of software applications. Understand hardware and software interactions, and collaborate with Hardware Engineers. Lead the development of designs and test documentation. Mentor Engineers, Associate Engineers, and Technicians. Recommending and implementing processes following industry best practices for developing, testing, and deploying software. Functionally decompose complex problems into simple, straight-forward solutions Model, teach, and apply SEL Values, Principles of Operations, and World Class Manufacturing Principles. Understand. Create. Simplify. Serve as a technical contact for internal customers. Other duties as assigned. This job might be for you if: You have a BA/BS degree in Computer Science (CS), or a related field or equivalent practical experience You have 6+ years of professional web front-end software development, including: - Expert knowledge of the latest web standards and front-end engineering tools (HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Web Components, REST API, Typescript, Node/NPM, Responsive UI) - Experience with localization and internationalization (i18n) - Be an advocate UX consistency, accessibility and empathy for the end user - 6+ years of computer science fundamentals (object-oriented design, data structures, algorithm design, problem solving and complexity analysis) experience - Test Automation You can collaborate in a team environment You have experience in Human centered design, agile development and automation applications. Strong writing, documentation, and speaking skills Ability to learn new skills and assume new responsibilities Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment Background check results satisfactory to SEL Negative drug test result(s) Technologies We Use: Web Development: HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, Web Components Web Framework: Lit, ReactJS, Redux, Dart Web Services: REST API, WebSocket Automated Testing: Cypress Backend Development: C#, Golang, C++ Location Chattanooga TN: This position is located in Chattanooga, TN. Chattanooga is a dynamic city known for its scenic beauty and vibrant community. Nestled along the Tennessee River and surrounded by mountains, it offers a high quality of life with numerous outdoor activities, cultural attractions, and a revitalized downtown area. Competitive pay. Superior benefits. Inspiring work. People are at the core of our company and we hire employee-owners. We welcome you to learn more about how we support employees. Were 100% employee owned. Retirement benefits include an employer funded stock ownership plan (ESOP) and personal 401(k) options. We offer top tier medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. We recognize the importance of a healthy life balance and offer: 10 paid holidays, annual vacation accrual starting at 12 days, 9 paid sick days, and paid family and medical leave that covers 90% of your pay. We foster growth and development of our employees through avenues such as STEM courses, apprenticeships, tuition assistance, and engineering development programs. Ask our team about other benefits including wellness, fertility, adoption, and flexible spending benefits. Pay Range Data: Software Engineer $84,240 $124,461 per year. Lead Software Engineer $97,740 - $144,460 per year. Development Lead Engineer $115,290 - $170,349 per year. We anticipate filling this position as a Lead Software Engineer however, we are open to reviewing additional candidates with more or less experience. Our salary ranges are determined by job, responsibility, and location. We base our starting pay offer and title on location and job-related factors such as candidate experience, training, knowledge, and skills. Communication with Applicants We communicate with all applicants. If you do not receive a response about your application, please check your SPAM filter or reach out to us at careers@selinc.com. SEL is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Vets/Disabled. SEL invents, designs, and builds digital products and systems that protect power grids around the world. This technology prevents blackouts and enables customers to improve power system reliability and safety at a reduced cost. A 100 percent employee-owned company headquartered in Pullman, Washington, SEL has manufactured products in the United States since 1984 and now serves customers worldwide. Our mission is simple: to make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical.

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