Sr. Lead Engineer - Frontend

Duties and Responsibilities

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Frontend Architecture and Development:
• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of complex frontend applications, ensuring they meet high standards for performance, scalability, and user experience.
• Write clean, efficient, and reusable code using modern frontend technologies and frameworks in React
• Implement responsive, mobile-first designs that provide a seamless experience across devices and screen sizes.
• Collaborate with backend engineers to integrate frontend interfaces with APIs and other backend services.
Technical Leadership and Mentorship:
• Serve as a technical leader within the frontend engineering team, providing guidance on best practices, architecture decisions, and technology choices.
• Mentor and support junior and mid-level engineers, fostering their growth and development within the team.
• Conduct thorough code reviews, ensuring that all code meets our quality standards and is aligned with our technical goals.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements in frontend development, sharing knowledge with the team and applying new techniques where appropriate.
Performance Optimization and Quality Assurance:
• Optimize frontend code and assets for performance, ensuring fast load times, smooth interactions, and efficient use of resources.
• Implement and maintain testing strategies, including unit tests, integration tests, and end-to-end tests, to ensure the reliability and stability of the frontend codebase.
• Monitor and analyze the performance of frontend applications, using tools such as Lighthouse, WebPageTest, or browser developer tools, and make necessary adjustments to improve performance.
Collaboration and Communication:
• Work closely with UX/UI designers to translate designs and wireframes into high-quality code that accurately reflects the intended user experience.
• Collaborate with product managers, backend engineers, and other stakeholders to define project requirements and deliverables.
• Communicate complex technical concepts clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical team members.
• Continuous Improvement and Innovation:
• Drive continuous improvement efforts within the frontend engineering team, identifying opportunities to enhance our processes, tools, and technology stack.
• Lead or contribute to initiatives aimed at improving the developer experience, such as enhancing build systems, automating workflows, or adopting new frontend frameworks or libraries.
• Experiment with and implement new features or technologies that can provide a competitive advantage or improve the overall user experience.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in frontend development, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality web and mobile applications.
• Extensive experience with modern frontend frameworks and libraries, such as React, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Deep expertise in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and related frontend technologies.
• Strong understanding of responsive design principles and mobile-first development.
• Experience with version control systems, particularly Git, and familiarity with CI/CD pipelines.
• Proficiency in frontend build tools and task runners, such as Webpack, Babel, npm, or Yarn.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a focus on delivering high-quality solutions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, with a commitment to meeting deadlines and delivering results.