Lead Full Stack Software Engineer (Contractor-1099)

About the Role

Total Wine & More is seeking a talented Lead Full Stack Software Engineer (Contract-1099) to join our forward-thinking Digital Technology team in our Bethesda, MD office. In this pivotal role, you will lead the design, development, and troubleshooting of impactful applications that elevate our customer experience. Reporting to the Director of Engineering, you will work on scalable, cloud-native web and mobile solutions in a collaborative, fast-paced environment that blends startup energy with enterprise maturity. This role will report to the Director of Engineering.

You will

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including product managers, backend engineers, test automation engineers, UX designers, and Scrum Masters to continuously enhance customer experience.
• Develop and maintain modular frontend web and mobile applications, ensuring high performance, maintainability, and testability.
• Lead the development and updating of shared component libraries to enable rapid iteration and consistent development practices.
• Mentor and coach senior, mid-level and junior developers, fostering a sense of ownership, accountability, and continuous learning.
• Cultivate a positive team atmosphere that encourages open communication, creative problem-solving, and innovative thinking.
• Translate functional requirements into responsive components and pages with a mobile-first mentality, championing accessibility best practices.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve production issues, ensuring the stability and reliability of applications.
• Lead code reviews and automated testing efforts, ensuring code quality and meeting coverage targets.
• Lead the deployment, support, and monitoring of software across test, integration, and production environments.
• Identify and negotiate technical debt with product owners for inclusion in sprints, balancing short-term needs with long-term goals.
• Participate in an on-call rotation with the entire digital and engineering organizations, including Directors and members of the Product team.
• This is a full-time Contract-1099 based role in Bethesda, MD (5 days a week).

You will come with

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 6+ years of production software development using JavaScript ES6, HTML5, and CSS3.
• 4+ years of experience with React or React Native, particularly with functional components and hooks.
• 3+ years of experience with statically typed languages such as Go, C, C++, or Rust.
• Solid understanding of server-side rendering (SSR), asynchronous request handling, partial page updates, and RESTful APIs.
• Proficiency in Redux, TypeScript, and NoSQL databases.
• Commitment to high-quality coding practices, including comprehensive documentation, active participation in code reviews, and adherence to best practices in software development.
• Passion for staying current with the latest software tools and methodologies.
• Intellectual curiosity and strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Grow with us

Total Wine & More is the country's largest independent retailer of fine wine, beer and spirits, and we continue to grow our footprint year over year. Total Wine offers exciting and unique career opportunities across the country and in our corporate office. Our strength is our people. We have a commitment to training and career growth, all in an environment that values new ideas and teamwork. If you share our entrepreneurial spirit and a passion for providing best-in-class customer experience, take a moment to apply or learn more at https://careers.totalwine.com/!

Total Wine & More considers several factors when establishing compensation. Estimated salaries determined by third parties have not been validated by Total Wine & More. Compensation may vary based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, market location, job-related knowledge, skills and/or experience.

Total Wine & More is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Total Wine & More makes reasonable accommodations during all aspects of the employment process, including during the interview process. Total Wine & More is a Drug Free Workplace. 

The information provided above indicates the general nature and level of work required of the position and is not a comprehensive list of all responsibilities or qualifications. Benefits list is only a highlight of some of the benefits offered to team members; eligibility for certain benefits apply.