Lead Frontend Engineer

Engineering & Architecture 

• Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of complex frontend features and systems using Next.js, React, and TypeScript. 

• Ensure code quality and long-term maintainability through reusable components, atomic design principles, and robust documentation. 

• Integrate REST and GraphQL APIs efficiently and securely, optimizing for performance and scale. 

• Drive the adoption of performance best practices (Lighthouse, Core Web Vitals, caching strategies) and accessibility (WCAG standards). 

• Provide architectural oversight for integrating headless CMS platforms (e.g., Contentful, Optimizely, Sitecore). 

• Define and uphold best practices for responsive UI development, cross-browser compatibility, and internationalization/multilingual support. 

Technical Leadership 

• Act as the technical authority and primary point of contact for frontend concerns within your cross-functional squad. 

• Own the delivery and stability of complex features from planning through production deployment. 

• Conduct and lead peer code reviews, enforce coding standards, and ensure development consistency across contributors. 

• Guide estimation efforts, break down epics into deliverable stories, and drive sprint-level planning. 

• Collaborate with design, backend, DevOps, and product management teams to deliver high-quality experiences. 

Mentorship & Collaboration 

• Mentor and support other frontend developers through pair programming, design sessions, and architecture reviews. 

• Share knowledge through documentation, internal workshops, and informal learning sessions. 

• Actively contribute to team growth by encouraging a culture of ownership, feedback, and continuous improvement. 

Required Skills & Experience 

• 6–8+ years of frontend engineering experience. 

• 4+ years of production experience with React.js and Next.js. 

• Strong fluency in JavaScript/TypeScript, including modern ES6+ features. 

• Experience with building and scaling large component libraries or design systems. 

• Deep understanding of API integration patterns, including REST and GraphQL. 

• Proficiency in frontend performance tuning, Core Web Vitals, and Lighthouse audits. 

• Familiarity with automated testing frameworks (Jest, Cypress, Playwright). 

• Experience with modern CI/CD pipelines and cloud deployment platforms (Vercel, Netlify, AWS, etc.). 

• Strong background in headless CMS platforms (Contentful, Optimizely, Sitecore, Sanity). 

Soft Skills & Work Practices 

• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills. 

• Comfortable working independently with a wide scope of ownership. 

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, especially around technical topics. 

• Experience working in Agile/Scrum teams. 

• Ability to clearly articulate tradeoffs and advocate for scalable, maintainable solutions. 

Bonus Skills (Nice-to-Have) 

• Experience leading delivery across global or distributed teams. 

• E-commerce Experience: Familiarity with SAP, Commerce Cloud, or Shopify. 

• Experience with middleware development using Node.js or serverless frameworks. 

• Prior experience with analytics platforms (Adobe Analytics, Segment, GA4, etc.).