Lead Frontend Engineer

What you'll do

• 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 (Contentful, Optimizely, Sitecore)
• Define and uphold best practices for responsive UI development, cross-browser compatibility, and internationalization/multilingual support
• 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
• 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

Requirements

• 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)
• 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

Tech stack