Lead Software Engineer (Front End)

Encore Technical Solutions Inc.; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Toronto is seeking a highly skilled Lead Software Engineer – Frontend to drive the development of high-performance web interfaces. In this pivotal role, you will shape the UI/UX direction, mentor developers, and ensure design consistency across platforms, all while delivering an exceptional user experience.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in software development focusing on frontend technologies.
• 2+ years in a technical leadership role guiding teams.
• Deep understanding of frontend architecture and design systems.

Responsibilities

• Champion best practices in user experience.
• Lead frontend engineers and conduct code reviews.
• Integrate AI-driven features into the frontend.

Skills

Leadership

Frontend Development

User Experience

Accessibility

Responsive Design

AI/ML Integration

State Management

Tools

Redux

Vuex

NgRx

Job description

Job Title: Lead Software Engineer – Frontend

Location: Toronto, ON

Job Type: Full-Time

Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and visionary Lead Software Engineer – Frontend to drive the development of intuitive, high-performance web interfaces. This role is ideal for a frontend expert who thrives on crafting seamless user experiences, mentoring developers, and architecting scalable frontend systems. You will play a pivotal role in shaping the UI/UX direction, integrating intelligent features, and ensuring design consistency across platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

• UI/UX Excellence: Champion best practices in user experience, accessibility, and responsive design to deliver polished, user-centric interfaces.
• AI Integration: Collaborate with backend and data teams to integrate AI-driven features into the frontend, enhancing interactivity and personalization.
• Leadership & Mentorship: Lead a team of frontend engineers, conduct code reviews, provide technical guidance, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Performance Optimization: Ensure optimal performance through efficient state management, lazy loading, and other modern frontend techniques.
• Deployment & Delivery: Oversee frontend build pipelines, manage CI/CD workflows, and ensure smooth, reliable deployments.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of professional experience in software development, with a strong focus on frontend technologies.
• 2+ years in a technical leadership or lead engineer role, guiding teams and owning architectural decisions.
• Deep understanding of frontend architecture, design systems, and component-based development.
• Experience with state management libraries (e.g., Redux, Vuex, NgRx).
• Familiarity with AI/ML integration in frontend applications is a plus.
• Strong leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Media

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