Front-End Lead Software Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Front-End Lead Engineer to drive the development and implementation of high-quality, scalable front-end solutions across major international projects. This role involves leading technical teams, shaping front-end architecture, and staying hands-on with development while guiding and mentoring engineers.

Responsibilities

As a Front-End Lead Engineer, you will:

• Oversee all front-end engineering aspects of projects under your responsibility.
• Plan, schedule, coordinate, and monitor front-end development efforts.
• Drive task prioritization, lead technical assessments and provide estimations for front-end scopes of work.
• Support and mentor the team in front-end technical decision-making and resolving development challenges.
• Review front-end deliverables and initiate corrective actions when necessary.
• Assist the team in adopting modern front-end technologies, frameworks, and best practices.
• Collaborate with internal teams and Product team to design, develop, and implement high-performance front-end solutions.
• Ensure that front-end development adheres to scalability, performance, and usability standards.
• Establish and implement front-end workflows and processes to ensure efficiency and consistency.
• Monitor compliance with coding standards, performance benchmarks, and accessibility requirements.
• Develop support documentation, including front-end architectural principles.
• Resolve technical issues and communicate updates to internal and external stakeholders as needed.
• Provide on-call support when required.
• Collaborate with Technical Directors to find innovative front-end solutions and share knowledge.
• Assist in the recruitment and onboarding of new front-end team members.

Requirements

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in TypeScript and modern JavaScript (ES6+) fundamentals
• Thorough understanding of React.js and its core principles
• Experience with Node.js in particular with Next.js framework and server-side/client-side rendering concepts
• Strong knowledge of Tailwind CSS for building responsive and reusable user interfaces
• Expertise in front-end testing using Jest
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) approaches for deployment and release management
• Experience with front-end build tools and module bundlers
• Strong understanding of performance optimization, benchmarking techniques, and best practices
• High proficiency with Git

Front-End Architecture & Code Quality

• Expertise in designing scalable front-end architecture for complex applications
• Strong grasp of design patterns and modern development paradigms, such as component-based architecture
• Focus on maintainability, performance optimization, security, and accessibility
• Best practices for modular front-end development
• Basic knowledge of self-hosting Node.js applications in containerized environments
• Understanding of Docker and Kubernetes for deployment and orchestration of front-end applications

Technology Stack

• Node.js
• Next.js
• React.js
• TypeScript
• Jest
• Tailwind CSS
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Git
• Docker

Soft skills

• Ability to guide and support front-end engineers, fostering professional growth.
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and work cross-functionally with teams.
• Problem-solving and critical thinking to analyze complex front-end challenges.
• Willingness to stay updated on the latest front-end technologies and trends to drive innovation.
• Skilled in handling multiple projects, managing deadlines, and delegating tasks effectively.
• Decision-making and accountability to make architectural decisions.
• Ability to handle challenges, maintain focus, and support the team during high-pressure situations.
• A positive approach fostering a collaborative work culture.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Driven to push boundaries and lead change and performance.
• Communicative to ensure transparency and successful teamwork.
• Reliable and dependable in meeting deadlines and commitments.
• Passionate about the latest technologies and industry standards.
• Proactive in suggesting improvements and identifying and fixing potential issues.
• Technically solid with the ability to advise clients and internal teams confidently.

Our Culture

Our people are the key to our success. We pride ourselves on offering a dynamic, creative, innovative, and supportive environment. A ‘can-do’ attitude, strong work ethic, integrity, friendliness, and attention to detail are essential attributes we value highly.

Even if you don't tick every box, if you're passionate about what we do, we encourage you to send us your details. We may find a perfect match during the interview process.

Our people are key to our success and we pride ourselves on offering a dynamic, creative, innovative and supportive environment. Having the right combination of a 'can-do' approach, strong work ethic, integrity, friendliness and attention to detail is crucial.

Even if you don’t tick all the boxes for one particular role, but you have a keen interest in what we do, send us your details, we may find a suitable match during the interview process.

Deltatre consciously nurtures an environment where each and every team member feels safe to bring their whole selves to work, in which everyone is valued and respected for who they are and what they bring. Everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential, and every team member is expected to treat everyone with dignity and respect, value different perspectives, use inclusive language and work in alignment with Deltatre's commitment to diversity and inclusion. At Deltatre, everyone is welcome and celebrated.