Lead Software Engineer

Company Profile :

At CAVA we make it deliciously simple to eat well and feel good every are guided by a Mediterranean heritage that’s beenperfecting how to eat and live for four thousand years.

We prioritizeauthenticity, curiosity and the pursuit of excellence in everything we do. Weare working towards somethingbig, together.

We foster a culture built on five corevalues :

• Generosity First, Always : We lead with kindness. Our best work happens when we actin service of others.
• Constant Curiosity : Weare eager to learn, grow, and explore beyond the obvious.
• Act with Agility : Wewelcome change; it’s the only constant. We embrace, adjust, adapt.
• Passion for Positivity : Wegreet each day with warmth and possibility.
• Collective Ambition : Wehave high aspirations that are achieved when we work together with a sharedpurpose.

Lead Software Engineer, DigitalEngineering

The Lead Software Engineer of Digital Engineering is a keyleadership role at CAVA and will be responsible to drive and guide the softwarearchitecture for our digital platform.

This role also requires a combination oftechnical expertise, strategic thinking, and effective communication to ensurethe successful design and implementation of software solutions that align withbusiness goals.

What You’ll Do :

• Design and develop software applications, systems, or featuresbased on project requirements
• Collaborate with cross-functional scrum team to understand projectgoals and deliver high-quality software solutions
• Troubleshoot issues in software, identifying and fixing bugs orperformance bottlenecks
• Implement software design patterns and best practices to ensurecode quality and scalability
• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers tomaintain codebase quality
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies,apply them to improve software development processes
• Document code, architecture, and technical specifications forreference and future maintenance
• Test software components and systems, including unit testing,integration testing, system testing and end-to-end testing
• Optimize and refactor code for performance improvements to ensureefficiency, responsiveness and codebase maintainability
• Provide technical support and assistance to resolve issuesreported by end-users
• Maintain version control using tools like Git to track changes inthe codebase
• Ensure security and data protection measures are implementedwithin software applications
• Adhere to coding standards and follow software development bestpractices
• Contribute to the entire software development lifecycle, frominitial concept and design to deployment and ongoing maintenance
• Abideby policies and procedures that support the service mindset
• Managetimeline expectations within and across teams, deliver on our responsibilitiesaccordingly
• Earnthe trust of Team Members and Managers by consistently embracing CAVA’s values
• Showdiscipline in bringing consistent performance, communication, and attitude tothe job every day
• Activelycontribute to your department in order to complete tasks and meet company goals
• Recognizethe emotional stake each Team Member has in personal and organizational successof this business

The Qualifications :

• Minimum of 7 years of working experience in software engineering implementing digital solutions.
• 5+ years Typescript experience
• 5+ years React or NextJS Experience
• Experience with React Native and significant experience working across the tech stack, specifically Javascript, React, NextJS, and React Native
• Expertise in building authenticated consumer applications, integrating a third-party authentication provider across client and distrubited backend systems
• Demonstratedproficiency with designing well architectured front-end software systems andmodules that support new technology or improve capability / performance ofexisting functionality
• Abilityto decompose functional requirements into well-defined tasks while balancingquality, quantity, and complexity in work output
• Haveexcellent communication skills and be a mentor and role model to lessexperienced developers
• Experienceleading both teams and technology initiatives required
• Must havepassion for leading and orchestrating frontend development work
• Workindependently, be self-motivated, and be engaged.
• Communicateeffectively, both technically and generally.
• Showstrong analytical problem solving and decision-making skills.
• OccasionalTravel Required

Physical Requirements :

• Abilityto maintain stationary position to be able to operate a computer and otheroffice equipment
• Mustbe able to identify, analyze and assess details
• Forcertain positions, must be able to occasionally move or transport items up to50 pounds
• Abilityto communicate with others and exchange information accurately and effectively
• Constantlypositions self and move about to support ordinary restaurant or food productionsupport or office operations, as applicable
• Abilityto work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner

Whatwe offer :

• Competitive salary, plus bonus andlong-term incentives*
• Early Wage Access!*
• Unlimited PTO, paid parental leave, pluspaid opportunities to give back to the community
• Health,Dental, Vision, Telemedicine, Pet Insurance plus more!
• 401kenrollment with CAVA contribution
• Company-paidSTD, LTD, Life and AD&D coverage for salaried positions*
• FreeCAVA food
• Casualwork environment
• The opportunity to be on the ground floorof a rapidly growing brand
• All exempt and nonexemptemployees are eligible for benefits. Benefits are effective the 1stof the month following 30 days of service and you have until the day before theeffective date to enroll.

A new hire can enroll in our benefit program byselecting a link that is emailed directly to the new hire at their personalemail address once hired.

• Please note that visa sponsorship is not available.
• Indicates qualifying eligible positionsonly

CAVA Joining A culture, not a concept

This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive listof all the duties and responsibilities of the position and such duties andresponsibilities may change without notice.

Asan equal opportunity employer, CAVA considers applicants for all positionswithout regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age,height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, familial status, geneticinformation or any other characteristic or protected classes as defined byfederal, state, or local law.