Deltatre ยท 3 weeks ago
Front-End Lead Engineer
California, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$150K/yr - $190K/yrDeltatre is seeking an experienced Front-End Lead Engineer to drive the development and implementation of high-quality, scalable front-end solutions across major international projects. This role involves leading technical teams, shaping front-end architecture, and staying hands-on with development while guiding and mentoring engineers.
Computer Software
Responsibilities
Oversee all front-end engineering aspects of assigned projects, ensuring robust, scalable, secure, high-performing, and accessible solutions
Plan, schedule, coordinate, and monitor front-end development activities, driving task prioritization and providing technical assessments and estimations
Review and validate the technical approach and code quality for all team deliverables, assuring compliance with best practices, coding standards, company standards, and performance benchmarks
Proactively identify and resolve technical issues and blockers, being vocal about concerns with proposed architecture and escalating when necessary
Drive the adoption of automation, efficient tools, and modern front-end technologies, frameworks, and methodologies
Establish and implement efficient front-end workflows and processes, and develop support documentation, including architectural principles
Mentor, coach, and support the professional growth and onboarding of engineering team members
Track and support performance feedback within the team
Assist in the recruitment and integration of new front-end team members
Contribute technical insights to project planning, aligning team efforts with project goals and identifying opportunities for technical improvement and innovation
Collaborate with Technical Directors to find innovative front-end solutions and share knowledge
Ensure the team follows agreed development processes and workflows, establishing and implementing efficient front-end workflows for consistency and efficiency
Support the team in grooming planned activities, understanding work requirements, and providing detail into Stories in collaboration with the BA/PO, including defining and agreeing on acceptance criteria
Maintain clear and up-to-date technical documentation, including front-end architectural principles
Manage and communicate technical risks, escalating to the Lead PM or Technical Director when necessary
Review front-end deliverables and initiate corrective actions when required
Act as the main technical point of contact for the team, engaging with customers and stakeholders to discuss technical topics and bridging the gap between technical and business perspectives
In collaboration with the PO, translate business requirements into technical needs
Clearly present technical solutions and progress to both technical and non-technical audiences, escalating larger initiatives or issues to the Technical Director when appropriate
Communicate technical updates and resolve issues with internal and external stakeholders as needed
Provide on-call support when required
Qualification
Required
Proficiency in TypeScript and modern JavaScript (ES6+) fundamentals
Thorough understanding of React.js and its core principles
Experience with Node.js in particular with Next.js framework and server-side/client-side rendering concepts
Strong knowledge of Tailwind CSS for building responsive and reusable user interfaces
Expertise in front-end testing using Jest
Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) approaches for deployment and release management
Experience with front-end build tools and module bundlers
Strong understanding of performance optimization, benchmarking techniques, and best practices
High proficiency with Git
Expertise in designing scalable front-end architecture for complex applications
Strong grasp of design patterns and modern development paradigms, such as component-based architecture
Focus on maintainability, performance optimization, security, and accessibility
Best practices for modular front-end development
Basic knowledge of self-hosting Node.js applications in containerized environments
Understanding of Docker and Kubernetes for deployment and orchestration of front-end applications
Ability to guide and support front-end engineers, fostering professional growth
Strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and work cross-functionally with teams
Problem-solving and critical thinking to analyze complex front-end challenges
Willingness to stay updated on the latest front-end technologies and trends to drive innovation
Skilled in handling multiple projects, managing deadlines, and delegating tasks effectively
Decision-making and accountability to make architectural decisions
Ability to handle challenges, maintain focus, and support the team during high-pressure situations
A positive approach fostering a collaborative work culture
Preferred
Driven to push the boundaries and lead change and performance
Communicative to leave no-one in the dark and to work with your team successfully
Reliable so we know that we can call on you to meet deadlines
Passionate about the latest technologies and standards
Proactive to suggest improvements, identify and fix potential issues
Solid technically speaking, to advise both Clients and internal teams
Company
Deltatre
Deltatre is the tech company behind the media and sporting moments that matter.
Founded in 1986
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase