Lead Front-end Developer - E-commerce

The Lead Front-End Developer will drive the architecture and delivery of high-performance e-commerce web applications, with a primary focus on creating seamless online shopping experiences. You will lead a remote team of front-end developers, combining technical leadership with hands-on development using React and Next.js. Working closely with design, product, back-end engineering, and QA teams, you will build scalable, accessible, and responsive digital experiences. You will also shape front-end standards, optimize website performance, and use A/B testing to improve customer engagement and conversion. This role offers the opportunity to influence technical strategy while mentoring developers and fostering continuous improvement. The ideal candidate brings strong architectural expertise, a collaborative leadership style, and a passion for delivering exceptional user experiences.

The ideal candidate combines extensive front-end development experience with proven technical leadership, strong problem-solving abilities, and a focus on performance, accessibility, and user experience. Required and preferred qualifications include:

• A bachelor's degree in Computer Science plus at least 4 years of relevant experience, or 8 or more years of professional front-end development experience.

• Strong proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript, and React, with hands-on experience developing applications using Next.js.

• At least 3 years of experience leading or mentoring front-end developers.

• Experience working with GraphQL, headless CMS solutions, or composable e-commerce platforms.

• Practical experience implementing and analyzing A/B tests for web applications.

• Authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

• Solid understanding of responsive design principles and cross-browser compatibility.

• Familiarity with deployment platforms such as Vercel or Netlify.

• Experience using Git, build tools such as Webpack or Vite, and npm.

• Knowledge of WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility standards, Core Web Vitals—including LCP, INP, and CLS—and image and video optimization techniques.

• Familiarity with Figma or comparable design tools and Agile development methodologies.

• Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail.

• Experience using AI-assisted development tools is an advantage.