Jobgether

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This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Lead Front-End Developer - E-commerce based in the United States. 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. \n Accountabilities: As the technical lead for e-commerce front-end development, you will oversee application architecture, team performance, and the continuous improvement of web experiences. Your responsibilities will include: Design, develop, and maintain efficient, scalable, dynamic, and maintainable front-end solutions using Next.js. Lead front-end delivery across web properties, with a primary focus on the main e-commerce website. Collaborate with UI/UX designers, back-end developers, QA specialists, and product managers to integrate React components and deliver cohesive user experiences. Lead and mentor a team of front-end developers, support professional growth, and organize training sessions and workshops on Next.js and front-end best practices. Establish and enforce coding standards, development best practices, and code review processes to ensure high-quality, maintainable software. Use GraphQL to fetch and manipulate API data from composable e-commerce and headless CMS platforms. Own website accessibility in line with WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards and optimize Core Web Vitals across e-commerce experiences. Monitor emerging technologies and industry best practices to improve front-end architecture, development workflows, and overall delivery quality. Contribute to project planning, resource allocation, sprint reviews, and cross-functional coordination. Implement and analyze A/B tests to evaluate website improvements and inform data-driven optimization decisions. Requirements: 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. Benefits: Annual salary range of $120,000–$140,000 USD. Remote work opportunity within the United States, subject to eligible hiring locations. Opportunity to lead a front-end development team and influence e-commerce architecture and technical strategy. Professional development through team mentorship, technical workshops, and exposure to modern front-end technologies. \n How Jobgether works: We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team. We appreciate your interest and wish you the best! Why Apply Through Jobgether? Data Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time. #LI-CL1