Front End Lead

TechDigital Group; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm located in Bolingbrook, Illinois is looking for an experienced FE lead with at least 10 years of experience in frontend development. The ideal candidate will have a strong command of modern JavaScript, ReactJS (v18+), and experience with testing frameworks like JEST and RTL. This role involves designing scalable applications and working closely with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment. Competitive salary and growth opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in frontend development.
• Strong proficiency in modern JavaScript and ReactJS.
• Experience with SSR and GraphQL integration.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable ReactJS frontend applications.
• Implement unit and integration tests using JEST and RTL.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams in Agile environments.

Skills

JavaScript (ES6+)

ReactJS v18+

JEST

React Testing Library (RTL)

SCSS/SASS

GraphQL

Node.js

Agile methodologies

Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

Communication skills

Tools

JIRA

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled FE lead with 10 years of experience to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have strong proficiency in modern JavaScript, ReactJS (v18+), and frontend testing frameworks, as well as experience with server-side rendering (SSR) and GraphQL. You should be comfortable working in Agile environments and collaborating across cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and develop robust, scalable, and maintainable ReactJS (v18+) frontend applications.
• Implement and maintain unit and integration tests using JEST and React Testing Library (RTL).
• Write clean, modular, and responsive SCSS-based styles.
• Integrate with GraphQL APIs and handle state management effectively.
• Implement SSR for React applications and optimize for performance and SEO.
• Collaborate with backend developers, UX/UI designers, and product owners in an Agile environment.
• Participate in code reviews and mentor junior developers as needed.
• Maintain high standards for code quality, performance, and security.
• Involve in design and technical interactions with cross-functional teams.
• Should be able to lead technically a team of FE developers.

Qualifications

• Strong expertise in JavaScript (ES6+), ReactJS v18+
• Hands-on experience with JEST and React Testing Library (RTL)
• Deep knowledge of SCSS/SASS and responsive web design
• Experience with GraphQL for API integration
• Proficiency in Node.js and understanding of SSR concepts
• Familiarity with Agile methodologies and tools like JIRA
• Good understanding of cloud platforms, preferably Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills