Company Profile:
At CAVA we make it deliciously simple to eat well and feel good every day. We are guided by a Mediterranean heritage that’s been perfecting how to eat and live for four thousand years. We prioritize authenticity, curiosity and the pursuit of excellence in everything we do. We are working towards something big, together.

We foster a culture built on five core values:

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

Lead Software Engineer, Digital Engineering

The Lead Software Engineer of Digital Engineering is a key leadership role at CAVA and will be responsible to drive and guide the software architecture for our digital platform. This role also requires a combination of technical expertise, strategic thinking, and effective communication to ensure the successful design and implementation of software solutions that align with business goals.

What You’ll Do:

• Design and develop software applications, systems, or features based on project requirements
• Collaborate with cross-functional scrum team to understand project goals and deliver high-quality software solutions
• Troubleshoot issues in software, identifying and fixing bugs or performance bottlenecks
• Implement software design patterns and best practices to ensure code quality and scalability
• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers to maintain codebase quality
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies, apply them to improve software development processes
• Document code, architecture, and technical specifications for reference 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 ensure efficiency, responsiveness and codebase maintainability
• Provide technical support and assistance to resolve issues reported by end-users
• Maintain version control using tools like Git to track changes in the codebase
• Ensure security and data protection measures are implemented within software applications
• Adhere to coding standards and follow software development best practices
• Contribute to the entire software development lifecycle, from initial concept and design to deployment and ongoing maintenance
• Abide by policies and procedures that support the service mindset
• Manage timeline expectations within and across teams, deliver on our responsibilities accordingly
• Earn the trust of Team Members and Managers by consistently embracing CAVA’s values
• Show discipline in bringing consistent performance, communication, and attitude to the job every day
• Actively contribute to your department in order to complete tasks and meet company goals
• Recognize the emotional stake each Team Member has in personal and organizational success of 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
• Demonstrated proficiency with designing well architectured front-end software systems and modules that support new technology or improve capability/performance of existing functionality
• Ability to decompose functional requirements into well-defined tasks while balancing quality, quantity, and complexity in work output
• Have excellent communication skills and be a mentor and role model to less experienced developers
• Experience leading both teams and technology initiatives required
• Must have passion for leading and orchestrating frontend development work
• Work independently, be self-motivated, and be engaged.
• Communicate effectively, both technically and generally.
• Show strong analytical problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Occasional Travel Required

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to maintain stationary position to be able to operate a computer and other office equipment
• Must be able to identify, analyze and assess details
• For certain positions, must be able to occasionally move or transport items up to 50 pounds
• Ability to communicate with others and exchange information accurately and effectively
• Constantly positions self and move about to support ordinary restaurant or food production support or office operations, as applicable
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner

What we offer:

• Competitive salary, plus bonus and long-term incentives*
• Early Wage Access!*
• Unlimited PTO, paid parental leave, plus paid opportunities to give back to the community
• Health, Dental, Vision, Telemedicine, Pet Insurance plus more!
• 401k enrollment with CAVA contribution
• Company-paid STD, LTD, Life and AD&D coverage for salaried positions*
• Free CAVA food
• Casual work environment
• The opportunity to be on the ground floor of a rapidly growing brand
• All exempt and nonexempt employees are eligible for benefits. Benefits are effective the 1st of the month following 30 days of service and you have until the day before the effective date to enroll. A new hire can enroll in our benefit program by selecting a link that is emailed directly to the new hire at their personal email address once hired.
• Please note that visa sponsorship is not available.
• The compensation range posted includes total cash.

*Indicates qualifying eligible positions only

CAVA – Joining “A culture, not a concept”

This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all the duties and responsibilities of the position and such duties and responsibilities may change without notice.
As an equal opportunity employer, CAVA considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, age, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, familial status, genetic information or any other characteristic or protected classes as defined by federal, state, or local law.

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