Lead Front-End Engineer: Drive Seamless UIs & Team Growth

Crowncork; Toluca; Hybrid; MXN 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Safety commitment

Career growth

Training & development

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Job summary

Crown Holdings, Inc. is seeking a Lead Front-End Developer to mentor a team and deliver high-quality, scalable web applications for Fabricas Monterrey. You will drive frontend architecture, collaborate with backend teams, UX designers, and product managers to implement responsive, accessible interfaces.

The role requires 5+ years in front-end development, strong HTML5/CSS3/JS, and experience with React/Angular/Vue. A leadership background and a passion for best practices 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

HTML5

CSS3

JavaScript (ES6+)

React

Angular

Vue.js

Responsive design

Mobile-first development

Testing frameworks (Jest)

Mentorship

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Webpack

Babel

Gulp

Git

Job description

Crown Holdings, Inc. is seeking a Lead Front-End Developer to mentor a team and deliver high-quality, scalable web applications for Fabricas Monterrey. You will drive frontend architecture, collaborate with backend teams, UX designers, and product managers to implement responsive, accessible interfaces.

The role requires 5+ years in front-end development, strong HTML5/CSS3/JS, and experience with React/Angular/Vue. A leadership background and a passion for best practices are essential.