Tech Lead Front End Specialist

Tech Lead Front End Specialist

Salary £90K

Location London

Hybrid Position (Office and home )

Job Overview

We are seeking a Tech Lead Frontend with expertise in Next.js, React, TypeScript, Gatsby, Material UI, MJML, Twig, and Netlify Functions to lead the frontend development team. You will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing high-performance, scalable, and user-friendly applications while mentoring a team of engineers and ensuring adherence to best practices.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Architecture:

• Lead the frontend team in developing scalable and high-performance applications using Next.js, React, and TypeScript.

• Define and enforce frontend coding standards, best practices, and design patterns.

• Architect and optimize applications for speed, performance, and SEO, leveraging Gatsby for static site generation.

• Ensure seamless integration of Material UI for consistent and responsive UI components.

• Optimize and implement MJML for responsive and high-performing email templates.

• Utilize Twig for templating and frontend integration where applicable.

• Work with Netlify Functions to implement serverless capabilities for frontend applications.

Development & Collaboration:

• Collaborate with backend developers, UI/UX designers, and product teams to deliver intuitive and accessible user experiences.

• Work with YSD to build dynamic and interactive frontend solutions.

• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for frontend development and deployments.

• Conduct code reviews, maintain high-quality documentation, and enforce testing strategies.

Team Management & Mentorship:

• Lead, mentor, and guide a team of frontend engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.

• Provide technical mentorship, pair programming, and continuous feedback to improve the teams skill set.

• Drive agile development processes, ensuring timely delivery of features and improvements.

Performance Optimization & Security:

• Optimize applications for SEO, performance, and accessibility.

• Implement best practices for frontend security, including authentication and authorization handling.

• Monitor and improve frontend performance, reducing load times and improving user experience.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in frontend development, with 2+ years in a leadership role.

• Strong proficiency in Next.js, React, TypeScript, and Gatsby.

• Experience with Material UI and design system implementation.

• Familiarity with MJML for building responsive email templates.

• Experience with Twig templating and frontend integration.

• Strong understanding of serverless architecture using Netlify Functions.

• Experience in state management with Redux, Zustand, or Context API.

• Proficiency in modern frontend tooling (Webpack, Babel, Vite, ESBuild).

• Knowledge of GraphQL and REST APIs.

• Experience with unit testing and end-to-end testing (Jest, Cypress, React Testing Library).

• Strong debugging and performance optimization skills.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) and SSR/SSG techniques.

• Familiarity with micro-frontends and modular frontend architecture.

• Exposure to cloud platforms like AWS, Vercel, or Netlify.

• Knowledge of headless CMS platforms (e.g., Strapi, Contentful).

Soft Skills

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

• Ability to mentor junior developers and lead technical discussions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with version control systems (Git).

• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies.

• Knowledge of DevOps practices and tools for monitoring and logging.