Front-End Lead Engineer

Job Overview Front‑End Lead Engineer to drive development and implementation of high‑quality, scalable front‑end solutions across major international projects. Lead technical teams, shape front‑end architecture, stay hands‑on with development, guide and mentor engineers. Responsibilities Oversee all front‑end engineering aspects of assigned projects, ensuring robust, scalable, secure, high‑performance, and accessible solutions. Plan, schedule, coordinate, and monitor front‑end development activities, driving task prioritization and providing technical assessments and estimations. Review and validate the technical approach and code quality for all team deliverables, assuring compliance with best practices, coding standards, company standards, and performance benchmarks. Proactively identify and resolve technical issues and blockers, being vocal about concerns with proposed architecture and escalating when necessary. Drive the adoption of automation, efficient tools, and modern front‑end technologies, frameworks, and methodologies. Establish and implement efficient front‑end workflows and processes, and develop support documentation, including architectural principles. Mentor, coach, and support the professional growth and onboarding of engineering team members. Track and support performance feedback within the team. Assist in the recruitment and integration of new front‑end team members. Contribute technical insights to project planning, aligning team efforts with project goals and identifying opportunities for technical improvement and innovation. Collaborate with Technical Directors to find innovative front‑end solutions and share knowledge. Ensure the team follows agreed development processes and workflows, establishing and implementing efficient front‑end workflows for consistency and efficiency. Support the team in grooming planned activities, understanding work requirements, and providing detail into stories in collaboration with the BA/PO, including defining and agreeing on acceptance criteria. Maintain clear and up‑to‑date technical documentation, including front‑end architectural principles. Manage and communicate technical risks, escalating to the Lead PM or Technical Director when necessary. Review front‑end deliverables and initiate corrective actions when required. Act as the main technical point of contact for the team, engaging with customers and stakeholders to discuss technical topics and bridging the gap between technical and business perspectives. In collaboration with the PO, translate business requirements into technical needs. Clearly present technical solutions and progress to both technical and non‑technical audiences, escalating larger initiatives or issues to the Technical Director when appropriate. Communicate technical updates and resolve issues with internal and external stakeholders as needed. Provide on‑call support when required. Requirements Technical Skills 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 Node.js Next.js React.js TypeScript Jest Tailwind CSS Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Git Docker 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’re looking for someone who is: driven to push the boundaries and lead change and performance communicative to leave no‑one in the dark and to work with your team successfully reliable so we know that we can call on you to meet deadlines passionate about the latest technologies and standards proactive to suggest improvements, identify and fix potential issues solid technically speaking, to advise both Clients and internal teams Our people are key to our success and we pride ourselves on offering a dynamic, creative, innovative and supportive environment… Inclusion & Diversity Deltatre consciously nurtures an environment where each and every team member feels safe to bring their whole selves to work. Everyone is welcomed, respected, and given the opportunity to reach their full potential. We are committed to ensuring that we provide equal opportunities for all. Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments or if you have any special requirements for the interview process. Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level Employment type: Full‑time Job function: Information Technology and Engineering Industries: Software Development, Technology, Information and Media, and Information Services Benefits We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, opportunities for professional growth, and a collaborative, inclusive work environment. Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Deltatre by 2x. #J-18808-Ljbffr