[Remote] Web Development Lead at Later

Remote

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Social Media, Influencer Marketing, Marketing TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Hands-on experience coding with HTML, CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript, React, and Gatsby
  • Comfortable working in Figma to review, interpret, and collaborate on high-fidelity mockups with design teams
  • Experience managing and optimizing Contentful CMS structure and workflows
  • Proficiency implementing analytics instrumentation with Amplitude
  • Ability to ensure web properties meet Core Web Vitals and maintain >99% uptime
  • Experience building and optimizing landing pages for performance, SEO, and conversion goals
  • Strong leadership and mentoring skills to guide team members and set technical standards
  • Excellent communication skills for collaborating with technical and non-technical stakeholders
  • Ability to partner with external agencies and manage onboarding/workflow integration

Responsibilities

  • Define and implement web support criteria, internal processes (e.g., QA), self-serve strategy, and site testing
  • Lead adoption and training of scalable infrastructure, tools, and frameworks to future-proof web properties
  • Build frameworks for experimentation (A/B testing, Amplitude insights) to guide web strategy
  • Review and evolve CMS solution to ensure scalability and support for future business needs
  • Build and optimize landing pages for performance, SEO, and conversion goals
  • Manage and optimize Contentful CMS structure and workflows to reduce engineering bottlenecks
  • Implement analytics instrumentation with Amplitude for accurate tracking and dashboards
  • Write high-quality, performant code using specified technologies
  • Mentor and guide team members, setting technical standards and fostering growth
  • Collaborate with Marketing Leadership Team to align on priorities, goals, and deliverables
  • Lead onboarding for new web hires, preparing materials and standard practices
  • Build and lead a high-performing web development team with clear ownership and accountability
  • Set a culture of technical excellence, continuous improvement, and reliable delivery
  • Stay on top of emerging research and best practices

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Web DevelopmentJavaScriptContentful CMSLanding PagesAnalyticsA/B TestingPerformance OptimizationScalabilityMentoring

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What technical skills are required for the Web Development Lead role?

The role requires writing high-quality, performant code using HTML, CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript, React, and Gatsby, along with experience in Contentful CMS, Amplitude analytics, and Figma.

What are the main responsibilities of this position?

You'll define web strategies and processes, lead adoption of scalable tools, build experimentation frameworks, optimize landing pages for performance and SEO, manage Contentful CMS, implement Amplitude analytics, and write code using specified technologies.

Is this a remote position or does it require office work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What is the salary or compensation for the Web Development Lead role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

Who does this role report to and what leadership is involved?

The role reports to the Sr. Marketing PM and involves hands-on leadership, including mentoring the team, setting high standards, and building a world-class web team.

Later

Social media management and influencer marketing tools

About Later

Later provides tools for social media marketing, focusing on helping marketers, brands, and influencers create engaging content and measure their results. Its main products include Later Influence, which automates influencer marketing campaigns and connects brands with influencers; Later Social Media Management, a tool for planning, scheduling, and analyzing social media posts; and Later Link in Bio, which allows users to drive traffic to multiple destinations from a single link in their bio. Unlike many competitors, Later emphasizes a subscription model that offers various service tiers, ensuring continuous updates and support for users. The company's goal is to establish the first "Social Revenue" platform, enabling clients to achieve predictable and measurable returns from their social media activities.

Vancouver, CanadaHeadquarters
2014Year Founded
$3.7MTotal Funding
SEEDCompany Stage
Consumer Software, Consumer GoodsIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Hybrid work environment
Education & conference budget
Wellness spending account
Flexible hours & work schedule
Technology bonus
Annual company retreat
Vacation & wellness days
Parental leave top-up
Learning & development workshops
Stock options

Risks

Linktree's growth may overshadow Later's Link in Bio tool.
Integration of Mavely could distract from core offerings.
Instagram's video shift may require adaptation of Later's tools.

Differentiation

Later combines influencer marketing and social media management in a unified platform.
The company offers AI-powered social listening tools for actionable insights.
Later's acquisition of Mavely enhances its social commerce capabilities.

Upsides

AI-enhanced search optimizes influencer discovery and ROI for brands.
Social commerce trends offer new monetization opportunities for creators.
Later's partnerships with major social platforms expand its market reach.

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