Hiring near our Barcelona, Spain Center of Excellence.

Hybrid, flexible environment.

Gartner offers a hybrid, flexible environment, with remote work  that allows associates great flexibility to work from home, and opportunities to connect with colleagues for moments that matter on-site. Candidates that apply should be located within a reasonable proximity to one of Gartner’s Centers of Excellence office locations.

About Gartner IT: 

Join a world-class team of skilled engineers who build creative digital solutions to support our colleagues and clients.  We make a broad organizational impact by delivering cutting-edge technology solutions that power Gartner.  Gartner IT values its culture of nonstop innovation, an outcome-driven approach to success, and the notion that great ideas can come from anyone on the team.  

About The Role:

We are seeking a visionary Director of Front-End Technology to join our growing team. In this hands-on leadership role, you will be responsible for setting the technical direction for our front-end development efforts, building and scaling our front-end architecture, and mentoring a talented team of developers.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the front-end development team in designing and building user interfaces for our next-generation digital products with focus on consistent customer experience (CX) across Web and Mobile platforms.

• Champion the adoption of modern front-end technologies and best practices, including micro-frontends and Multi-experience Service Architecture (MESA).

• Partner with the Reliability engineering team to measure and improve critical Web Vital metrics

• Solid understanding of various analytics tools to effectively measure and optimize the user experience.

• Define and implement a scalable and maintainable front-end architecture to support future growth and innovation.

• Collaborate closely with UX/UI designers, back-end engineers, and product managers to ensure a seamless user experience across all platforms.

• Stay up-to-date on the latest front-end trends and technologies, and actively evaluate and implement new tools and libraries to improve efficiency and performance.

• Foster a culture of learning and mentorship within the front-end team, providing guidance and support for professional development.

• Develop and maintain a strong focus on code quality, performance optimization, and accessibility.

• Partner with other technical leaders to establish a cohesive development strategy across the organization.

• Contribute to the overall product roadmap by providing technical expertise and insights.

What you'll Need:

• 10+ years of experience in front-end development with a strong understanding of web development principles (HTML, CSS3, JavaScript).

• In-depth knowledge of implementing Angular (15+) front-end frameworks and libraries with a strong background in Typescript, NgRx, Node.Js and webpack, or similar programming languages.

• Experience with micro-frontends and Multi-experience Service Architecture (MESA) is a plus.

• Expert in Restful and GraphQl subscription-based API integration for real-time communication.

• Strong design patterns and architecture experience for designing resilient and performing front-end applications.

• Experience of working on SAAS products/ product companies

• Proven experience in leading and mentoring a front-end development team.

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

• Passion for building high-quality, user-friendly web experiences.

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.

 Who you are:

• Motivated, high-potential performer, with demonstrated ability to influence and lead

• Strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills

• Able to solve complex problems and successfully manage ambiguity and unexpected change

• Teachable and embracing of best practices and feedback as a means of continuous improvement

• Consistently high achiever marked by perseverance, humility and a positive outlook in the face of challenges

What you will get:

• Competitive compensation

• 23 days annual holiday and an additional day off for your birthday.

• Private Medical and Dental Care.

• Life and Disability Insurance.

• Public Transport Subsidy.

• Ticket Restaurant Card.

• Childcare Vouchers (Ticket Guarderia).

• IncentiFit - annual reimbursement for health-and-wellness-related activities.

• Pension Scheme.

• Tuition Reimbursement.

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

• Employee Assistance Program.

• Gartner Gives Charity Match.

• Relocation Assistance - a specialist to help you with all the appointments and paperwork.

• Limitless growth and learning opportunities.

• A collaborative and positive culture - join a diverse team of professionals that are as smart and driven as you.

• A chance to make an impact – your work will contribute directly to our strategy.

• A hybrid work environment—enjoy the flexibility of working from home and the energy of collaborating with peers in our dynamic offices.

• New offices close to Glòries and the beach in the fantastic, “innovation and tech” 22@ district of sunny Barcelona.

• Fresh fruit, snacks, selection of teas, fair trade organic coffee and a fridge full of beer for our Thursday Beer O’Clock.

And much more!

Please Note:

- Applications must be submitted in English.

- A valid EU visa/passport is required for this position.

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Who are we? 

At Gartner, Inc. (NYSE:IT), we guide the leaders who shape the world.

Our mission relies on expert analysis and bold ideas to deliver actionable, objective insight, helping enterprise leaders and their teams succeed with their mission-critical priorities.

Since our founding in 1979, we’ve grown to more than 20,000 associates globally who support ~15,000 client enterprises in ~90 countries and territories. We do important, interesting and substantive work that matters. That’s why we hire associates with the intellectual curiosity, energy and drive to want to make a difference. The bar is unapologetically high. So is the impact you can have here.

What makes Gartner a great place to work? 

Our sustained success creates limitless opportunities for you to grow professionally and flourish personally. We have a vast, virtually untapped market potential ahead of us, providing you with an exciting trajectory long into the future. How far you go is driven by your passion and performance.

We hire remarkable people who collaborate and win as a team. Together, our singular, unifying goal is to deliver results for our clients.

Our teams are inclusive and composed of individuals from different geographies, cultures, religions, ethnicities, races, genders, sexual orientations, abilities and generations.

We invest in great leaders who bring out the best in you and the company, enabling us to multiply our impact and results. This is why, year after year, we are recognized worldwide as a great place to work.

What do we offer? 

Gartner offers world-class benefits, highly competitive compensation and disproportionate rewards for top performers. 

In our hybrid work environment, we provide the flexibility and support for you to thrive — working virtually when it's productive to do so and getting together with colleagues in a vibrant community that is purposeful, engaging and inspiring.

Ready to grow your career with Gartner? Join us.

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