Lead Front-End Engineer (ReactJS / NodeJS)
Timebox Pro · Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey, United States · $95K–$120K/yr
IT Services and IT Consulting · 11-50 employees
About the role
Lead the design and development of scalable, reusable front-end architectures while owning end-to-end UI engineering and integration with Node.js services. Drive performance optimization, accessibility standards, and mentor a team of front-end engineers to ensure high-quality delivery.
What they look for
Requirements
Requires 10+ years of front-end engineering experience with at least 5 years specifically in ReactJS. Candidates must possess strong proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript, and experience with enterprise-scale SPAs and CMS platforms like AEM.
Benefits
Full description
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
Role Overview -Onsite role (Min 4 days in office) We are looking for a Lead Front-End Engineer to drive the architecture, development, and evolution of large-scale, high-performance web platforms. This role requires deep expertise in ReactJS, Node.js, and modern front-end architecture, along with experience leading distributed teams and delivering enterprise-grade digital experiences.
You will play a critical role in shaping scalable UI architecture, enabling multi-brand / multi-region platforms, and integrating with CMS platforms like Adobe Experience Manager (AEM).
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design and development of scalable, reusable front-end architectures using ReactJS
- Own end-to-end UI engineering, including integration with Node.js services and APIs
- Define and enforce front-end standards, design systems, and best practices
- Drive performance optimization, Core Web Vitals, and accessibility (WCAG)
- Architect solutions for multi-tenant / white-label platforms across global markets
- Collaborate with product, UX, backend, and analytics teams to deliver seamless experiences
- Integrate front-end with AEM (Headless / SPA Editor) or similar CMS platforms
- Implement and optimize A/B testing and personalization frameworks
- Mentor and lead a team of front-end engineers (onshore/offshore)
- Ensure high-quality delivery through code reviews, CI/CD, and automated testing
Required Skills & Experience
- 10+ years in front-end engineering, with 5+ years in ReactJS
- Strong proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3
- Hands-on experience with Node.js (SSR, APIs, middleware, or BFF layer)
- Experience building enterprise-scale SPAs and micro-frontends
- Deep understanding of:
- State management (Redux, Zustand, Context API)
- Component-driven architecture
- Performance optimization (lazy loading, code splitting)
- Experience with AEM (Adobe Experience Manager) or similar CMS
- Familiarity with analytics (Google Analytics), tagging, and experimentation platforms
- Strong experience with REST/GraphQL APIs
- CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, etc.)
- Testing frameworks (Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress)
Nice to Have
- Experience with Next.js / SSR / Edge rendering
- Exposure to design systems / Storybook
- Experience with CDNs, caching strategies, and edge computing
- Knowledge of SEO and emerging GEO (AI/LLM optimization) concepts
- Experience in travel, e-commerce, or high-traffic consumer platforms
Leadership Expectations Provide technical vision and roadmap for front-end platforms
- Influence architecture decisions across teams and domains
- Balance speed, scalability, and maintainability
- Drive engineering excellence and modern best practices
- Act as a bridge between engineering, product, and business stakeholders
