Dentsu America

Lead Frontend Engineer

Dentsu America$94K — $140K *
US-AnywhereRemote in New York, NY
Enterprise Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6–8+ years of frontend engineering experience.
  • 4+ years of production experience with React.js and Next.js.
  • Strong fluency in JavaScript/TypeScript, including modern ES6+ features.
  • Experience building and scaling large component libraries or design systems.
  • Deep understanding of API integration patterns, including REST and GraphQL.
  • Proficiency in frontend performance tuning, Core Web Vitals, and Lighthouse audits.
  • Familiarity with automated testing frameworks like Jest, Cypress, Playwright.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of complex frontend features and systems using Next.js, React, and TypeScript.
  • Ensure code quality and long-term maintainability through reusable components and robust documentation.
  • Integrate REST and GraphQL APIs efficiently, optimizing for performance and scale.
  • Drive the adoption of performance best practices and accessibility standards.
  • Provide architectural oversight for integrating headless CMS platforms.
  • Define and uphold best practices for responsive UI development and internationalization.
  • Mentor and support other frontend developers through pair programming and architecture reviews.

Benefits

  • Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
  • Life insurance.
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
  • 401k plan.
  • Flexible paid time off.
  • At least 15 paid holidays per year.
  • Paid sick and safe leave.
  • Paid parental leave.
Full Job Description

Job Description:

About the Role

We are hiring aSenior Frontend Engineer, Technical Leadwith deep expertise in JavaScript/TypeScript, React.js, and Next.js tojoin our growing engineering team. This role is ideal for a seasoned engineer ready to drive end-to-end delivery, mentor developers, and make architectural decisions that scale across teams and regions.

Reporting to the CMS Technical Director, you will serve as ahands-on technical leader, responsible for shaping our front-end architecture, championing best practices, and ensuring our applications are performant, accessible, and maintainable.

Key Responsibilities 

Engineering & Architecture 

  • Lead the architecture, design, and implementation of complex frontend features and systems using Next.js, React, and TypeScript. 

  • Ensure code quality and long-term maintainability through reusable components, atomic design principles, and robust documentation. 

  • Integrate REST and GraphQL APIs efficiently and securely, optimizing for performance and scale. 

  • Drive the adoption of performance best practices (Lighthouse, Core Web Vitals, caching strategies) and accessibility (WCAG standards). 

  • Provide architectural oversight for integrating headless CMS platforms (e.g., Contentful, Optimizely, Sitecore). 

  • Define and uphold best practices for responsive UI development, cross-browser compatibility, and internationalization/multilingual support. 

 

Technical Leadership 

  • Act as the technical authority and primary point of contact for frontend concerns within your cross-functional squad. 

  • Own the delivery and stability of complex features from planning through production deployment. 

  • Conduct and lead peer code reviews, enforce coding standards, and ensure development consistency across contributors. 

  • Guide estimation efforts, break down epics into deliverable stories, and drive sprint-level planning. 

  • Collaborate with design, backend, DevOps, and product management teams to deliver high-quality experiences.

Mentorship & Collaboration 

  • Mentor and support other frontend developers through pair programming, design sessions, and architecture reviews. 

  • Share knowledge through documentation, internal workshops, and informal learning sessions. 

  • Actively contribute to team growth by encouraging a culture of ownership, feedback, and continuous improvement. 

 

Required Skills & Experience 

  • 6–8+ years of frontend engineering experience. 

  • 4+ years of production experience with React.js and Next.js. 

  • Strong fluency in JavaScript/TypeScript, including modern ES6+ features. 

  • Experience with building and scaling large component libraries or design systems. 

  • Deep understanding of API integration patterns, including REST and GraphQL. 

  • Proficiency in frontend performance tuning, Core Web Vitals, and Lighthouse audits. 

  • Familiarity with automated testing frameworks (Jest, Cypress, Playwright). 

  • Experience with modern CI/CD pipelines and cloud deployment platforms (Vercel, Netlify, AWS, etc.). 

  • Strong background in headless CMS platforms (Contentful, Optimizely, Sitecore, Sanity). 

The annual salary range for this position is $94,000 - $140,000. Placement within the salary range is based on a variety of factors, including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and other factors permitted by law.

Benefits available with this position include:

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance,

• Life insurance,

• Short-term and long-term disability insurance,

• 401k,

• Flexible paid time off,

• At least 15 paid holidays per year,

• Paid sick and safe leave, and

• Paid parental leave.

Dentsu also complies with applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, in accordance with its plans and policies. For further details regarding Dentsu benefits, please visit www.dentsubenefitsplus.com.

To begin the application process, please click on the “Apply” button at the top of this job posting. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, and qualified candidates will be contacted for next steps.

At dentsu, we believe great work happens when we’re connected. Our way of working combines flexibility with in-person collaboration to spark ideas and strengthen our teams. Employees who live within a commutable distance of one of our hub offices, currently located in Chicago, metro Detroit, Los Angeles, and New York City, are required and expected to work from the office three days per week (two days per week for employees based in Los Angeles). Dentsu may designate other Hub offices at any time. Those who live outside a commutable range may be designated as remote, depending on the role and business needs. Regardless of your work location, we expect our employees to be flexible to meet the needs of our Company and clients, which may include attendance in an office.

Location:

USA - Remote - New York

Brand:

Merkle

Time Type:

Full time

Contract Type:

Permanent

About Dentsu America

Dentsu is a Japanese public relations and advertising firm that offers communication-related solutions and services such as management and business consulting.

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