Front End Team Leader

Crown Holdings, Inc.; Toluca; On-site; MXN 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety commitment

Career growth

Training & development

Job summary

Crown Holdings, Inc. is hiring a Lead Front-End Developer to guide and grow our Monterrey-based team, delivering high-quality, scalable web interfaces for our Fabricas Monterrey operation.

You will mentor developers, drive architecture decisions, and collaborate with UI/UX and backend teams to translate designs into responsive, performant applications. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in front-end development, with at least 2 years in a leadership or senior role.
• Expert proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript (ES6+).
• Strong experience with at least one modern JavaScript framework (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js).
• Solid understanding of responsive design principles and mobile-first development.
• Experience with build tools such as Webpack, Babel, or Gulp.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor a team of developers.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Experience with testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, React Testing Library) is a plus.
• Knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, motivate, and mentor a team of front-end developers, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
• Oversee the design, development, and maintenance of scalable and robust front-end architectures using modern web technologies.
• Conduct code reviews to ensure adherence to coding standards, best practices, and performance optimization.
• Collaborate closely with back-end developers, UI/UX designers, and product managers to define and deliver features.
• Translate UI/UX designs and wireframes into high-quality, responsive, and interactive user interfaces.
• Troubleshoot and debug complex front-end issues, providing effective solutions.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging front-end technologies and industry trends, advocating for their adoption when beneficial.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes and tools.
• Participate in the recruitment and onboarding of new front-end team members.
• Manage project timelines and deliverables for front-end tasks, ensuring timely completion.

Skills

Frontend leadership

HTML5 CSS3 JS

React/Angular/Vue

Responsive design

Webpack Babel Gulp

Git

Code reviews

Mentoring

Communication

Testing Jest RTL

Accessibility WCAG

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/SE

Tools

Webpack

Babel

Gulp

Job description

About Crown

Crown Holdings, Inc. through it's subsidiaries, is a world leader in the metal packaging production process. We design and manufacture a wide range of innovative and sustainable metal packaging solutions and products. Our clients are some of the largest and most respected companies in the world.

About Crown

Crown Holdings, Inc. through it's subsidiaries, is a world leader in the metal packaging production process. We design and manufacture a wide range of innovative and sustainable metal packaging solutions and products. Our clients are some of the largest and most respected companies in the world. Crown is dedicated to building a team of highly talented, dedicated, and driven individuals. It's an exciting time to join our business because Crown offers you the opportunity to grow and develop your skills in an expanding industry. Crown was founded with the goal of valuing and promoting sustainability and this vision continues to be essential to our long‑term future.

Job Description

Job Summary**

Lead and mentor a team of front‑end developers, ensuring the delivery of high‑quality, user‑friendly, and performant web applications for Fabricas Monterrey, S.A. de C.V. This role combines technical leadership with hands‑on development.

Job Responsibilities**

• Supervise, motivate, and mentor a team of front‑end developers, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
• Oversee the design, development, and maintenance of scalable and robust front‑end architectures using modern web technologies.
• Conduct code reviews to ensure adherence to coding standards, best practices, and performance optimization.
• Collaborate closely with back‑end developers, UI/UX designers, and product managers to define and deliver features.
• Translate UI/UX designs and wireframes into high‑quality, responsive, and interactive user interfaces.
• Troubleshoot and debug complex front‑end issues, providing effective solutions.
• Stay up‑to‑date with emerging front‑end technologies and industry trends, advocating for their adoption when beneficial.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes and tools.
• Participate in the recruitment and onboarding of new front‑end team members.
• Manage project timelines and deliverables for front‑end tasks, ensuring timely completion.

Job Qualifications**

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in front‑end development, with at least 2 years in a leadership or senior role.
• Expert proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript (ES6+).
• Strong experience with at least one modern JavaScript framework (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js).
• Solid understanding of responsive design principles and mobile‑first development.
• Experience with build tools such as Webpack, Babel, or Gulp.
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor a team of developers.
• Excellent problem‑solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Experience with testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, React Testing Library) is a plus.
• Knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG) is a plus.

What Crown Offers You

• Strong engagement and commitment to the safety of our employees
• The opportunity to build a meaningful career
• Professional and personal development through training and work experiences

Join us and become part of a team of professionals who are passionate about sustainable packaging!

Working Together

Working Together is one of the five pillars that make up our Twentyby30™ program. We aim to value and respect each individual and foster an environment of inclusivity.