Lead Front-End Engineer

Summary

Join Code and Theory's engineering team and build innovative, immersive web applications using cutting-edge technologies. Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to deliver high-performance, secure, and accessible web experiences for diverse clients. Leverage your expertise in React and other frameworks to develop user-focused applications, optimize UI/UX, and implement pixel-perfect designs. You will work on all aspects of web products, from design to backend integration, and contribute to the development of reusable components and libraries. This role requires extensive experience in frontend development, proficiency in various technologies, and a strong understanding of web accessibility. The ideal candidate will also demonstrate excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Requirements

• 8+ years of hands-on experience building web applications using TypeScript (NextJS, React)
• Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3 and Javascript ES6
• Experience in building reusable code and libraries
• Proven record of building large frontend applications with focus on scalability, performance and accessibility (a11y)
• Proficiency in Bootstrap, SCSS and Tailwind CSS is a must
• Experience using component library like Radix UI, ShadCN
• Experience with API integrations including REST and GraphQL
• Experience building cross browser compatibility applications that work seamlessly across all browsers
• Experience with at least one headless CMS (Contentful, Sanity, or similar) with SSR
• Experience collaborating effectively within an agile development environment
• Solid foundation in building scalable and performant systems
• Experience with CSS animations and transitions, WebGL
• Expert understanding of web accessibility with animations
• Exposure with Python
• BS or MS in Computer Science or equivalent
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Hands-on development of user-focused immersive, responsive web applications; advocating for clean code, testing, process refinements, and continuous improvements
• Leverage advanced TypeScript/JavaScript frameworks (Angular, Vue, Svelte, React, etc) as well as modern styling frameworks (Tailwind, MUI, CSS Modules, etc) on modern content, commerce, or custom applications
• Work on all aspects of web products, including implementation of the design wireframes, animation/motion, business logic, interfaces to the backend APIs, incorporating analytics & SEO, performance and security
• Implement pixel-perfect UI/UX designs, maintaining high standards of quality and attention to detail
• Optimize user interfaces for performance, scalability, and accessibility, ensuring a seamless user experience across devices and screen sizes
• Define, validate, implement, and test your approach to building scalable and performant software
• Apply coding best practices in responsive web design across the team
• Demonstrate your proven record in building large frontend applications focused on scalability, performance, and accessibility (a11y)
• Collaborate with our design and product teams to identify and implement innovative technology solutions that enhance customer experiences and drive conversion
• Develop, and maintain reusable web software components/libraries for internal use to maximize development efficiency
• Quickly prototype proof-of-concept features and applications based on requirements
• Mentor developers through code reviews and technical leadership, and lead projects with engineering and product teams
• Act as a product evangelist with a deep curiosity about technology trends
• Complete assigned tasks in a timely manner within project constraints
• Cultivate a collaborative working environment and a culture of technical ownership

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Angular / Vue and Data Visualisation frameworks like D3 or Highcharts preferred
• Experience using Vercel and any Cloud service like AWS, Azure, GCP
• Experience with Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Benefits

• Remote-first approach
• The target range of base compensation for this role is $135k-$165k