Frontend Director: Lead Multi-Platform Teams (TV/Web)

Rakuten Kobo Inc.; Barcelona; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work model

Free language classes

Free coffee, juice & lunch allowance

Wellbeing platforms access

Job summary

Rakuten Kobo Inc. is seeking a Frontend Manager in Barcelona to lead client-facing engineering across B2B and B2C platforms. You'll manage a talented team and ensure high-quality delivery across Smart TVs, mobile, and web applications.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in frontend development with leadership experience, particularly in video streaming technologies. This role offers a flexible work environment and a focus on team well-being.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of hands-on engineering experience with a deep frontend background.
• 3+ years in an engineering leadership role.
• Experience with video streaming technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead frontend engineering across B2B and B2C.
• Manage and grow a team of frontend engineers.
• Define engineering standards and strategies.

Skills

Frontend engineering experience

JavaScript/TypeScript

Team management

React and modern frontend tooling

Agile/Scrum practices

Smart TV application development

Video streaming knowledge

Tools

React

Redux

Next.js

Kotlin

Swift/SwiftUI

Job description

Rakuten Kobo Inc. is seeking a Frontend Manager in Barcelona to lead client-facing engineering across B2B and B2C platforms. You'll manage a talented team and ensure high-quality delivery across Smart TVs, mobile, and web applications.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in frontend development with leadership experience, particularly in video streaming technologies. This role offers a flexible work environment and a focus on team well-being.