Lead Frontend Engineer

Kunai

$120K — $160K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of front-end development experience building complex applications.
  • Proven technical leadership or mentorship experience guiding project direction.
  • Expertise in Angular and React frameworks with deep understanding of ecosystems.
  • Strong command of TypeScript and modern JavaScript (ES6+).
  • Excellent UX/UI design skills with ability to implement high-fidelity designs into code.
  • Experience designing and consuming complex RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs.
  • Familiarity with modern testing frameworks and DevOps practices like CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes/OpenShift.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and implementation of major frontend features across platforms.
  • Act as a technical partner to UX/UI designers for effective design translation.
  • Drive architectural decisions within Angular and React ecosystems.
  • Mentor junior and mid-level developers through code reviews and pair programming.
  • Architect and develop scalable applications in Angular and React.
  • Implement state management solutions suitable for each framework.
  • Collaborate with backend teams to optimize API interactions.

Benefits

  • Fully remote work setting with flexible working hours.
  • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies in frontend development.
  • Professional development support for continued learning and growth.
  • Fostering a technical excellence culture through mentorship and teamwork.
Full Job Description
Location: US Remote

Job Summary

We are seeking an expert Senior Frontend Developer with strong leadership qualities and a keen eye for user experience to join our client's Application Engineering & Platforms group. In this high-impact role, you will guide technical strategy, mentor fellow developers, and architect enterprise-grade web applications using both Angular and React.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership & Strategy
  • Lead the technical design and implementation of major features across multiple frontend platforms, ensuring alignment with architectural best practices.
  • Act as the primary technical partner to UX/UI designers, translating complex designs into functional, pixel-perfect user interfaces and providing expert feedback on feasibility and user experience.
  • Drive architectural decisions for both Angular and React ecosystems, advocating for best practices and championing the adoption of new technologies.
  • Mentor junior and mid-level developers, fostering a culture of technical excellence through code reviews, pair programming, and knowledge sharing.
Hands-On Development
  • Architect and develop scalable, maintainable applications using modern versions of both Angular and React.
  • Implement robust state management solutions appropriate for each framework (e.g., NgRx, Redux, MobX).
  • Build and maintain Micro-Frontend architectures that may involve multiple frameworks.
  • Collaborate with backend teams to design, consume, and optimize RESTful and GraphQL APIs.
  • Write comprehensive, high-quality tests (unit, integration, E2E) to ensure application stability and maintain >80% code coverage.
Required Qualifications
  • 10+ years of professional front-end development experience, with a proven track record of building complex, large-scale applications.
  • Demonstrated experience in a technical leadership or mentorship role, with the ability to guide project direction and elevate team skills.
  • Expert-level proficiency in both Angular and React frameworks, with a deep understanding of their core principles, performance characteristics, and ecosystems.
  • Strong command of TypeScript and modern JavaScript (ES6+).
  • Strong UX/UI Acumen: A keen eye for visual detail and user experience, with proven ability to translate high-fidelity designs (e.g., from Figma, Sketch) into high-quality, accessible, and functional code.
  • Extensive experience designing and consuming complex RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs.
  • Solid experience with modern testing frameworks and DevOps practices (CI/CD, Docker, Kubernetes/OpenShift).
Nice to Have
  • Experience with data visualization libraries (e.g., AG Grid, D3.js).
  • Background in the financial services or another regulated industry.
  • Experience with other frontend frameworks.


Minimum Degree Required:

  • Bachelor's Degree, in lieu of a degree, demonstrating in addition to the minimum years of experience required for the role, three years of specialized training and/or progressively responsible work experience in technology for each missing year of college is required

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