Lead Front-end Developer – E-commerce

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alabama, +36 more states.

📋 Description

• Lead the design and execution of efficient, scalable, dynamic, and maintainable front-end solutions utilizing Next.js.

• Collaborate closely with UI/UX designers, back-end developers, QA, and product managers to seamlessly integrate dynamic React components.

• Guide and mentor the front-end development team, fostering professional growth and conducting training sessions and workshops.

• Establish and uphold coding standards, best practices, and conduct thorough code reviews.

• Utilize GraphQL for effective data fetching and API data manipulation from composable e-commerce and headless CMS platforms.

• Ensure compliance with WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility standards and monitor Core Web Vitals performance across e-commerce sites.

• Keep abreast of industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies.

• Play a key role in project planning, resource allocation, and sprint reviews.

• Supervise front-end delivery across web properties, primarily NordicTrack.com.

• Report directly to the Senior Director of Software Engineering while managing three direct reports.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent, along with 4 years of experience, or over 8 years of professional front-end development experience.

• Strong expertise in HTML, CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript, and React, with practical experience in Next.js.

• A minimum of 3 years of experience leading or mentoring front-end developers.

• Familiarity with GraphQL and experience with headless CMS or composable e-commerce platforms.

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

• Must be authorized to work in the United States without requiring sponsorship.

• Preferred: Comprehensive understanding of responsive design and cross-browser compatibility.

• Preferred: Experience with Vercel or Netlify.

• Preferred: Proficiency in Git and build tools such as Webpack/Vite and npm.

• Preferred: Knowledge of WCAG 2.1 Level AA, Core Web Vitals (LCP, INP, CLS), and optimization techniques for images and videos.

• Preferred: Experience with Figma or similar design software.

• Preferred: Familiarity with Agile methodologies.

• Preferred: Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Preferred: Experience with AI-assisted development tools.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Opportunities for professional development and growth.

• Flexible work environment with a focus on work-life balance.

• Access to cutting-edge tools and technologies.