Lead Front-End Developer

Prattwhitney; New Hampshire; Hybrid; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

RTX Enterprise Services seeks a Senior Software Engineer to lead frontend development across our web platforms. You will design, build, and maintain high-performance UIs with React and Next.js, integrating with RESTful and GraphQL APIs, and supporting Sitecore-based CMS properties.

You will mentor engineers, collaborate with design, product, and backend teams, and own frontend decisions in a fast-paced, remote environment. Experience with cloud platforms and DevOps tooling is required.

Qualifications

• Requires a Computer Science/IT degree or equivalent experience with 10+ years in frontend development.
• Strong expertise in React and Next.js with modern web app architecture.
• Experience integrating front-end with REST/GraphQL APIs, authentication, and data caching.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain performant, accessible web apps using React/Next.js.
• Architect frontend integrations with REST/GraphQL APIs and authentication flows.
• Provide ongoing support for Sitecore implementations; deep Sitecore knowledge is a plus.
• Translate designs into clean, maintainable code and optimize for speed/SEO.
• Collaborate with backend engineers on API contracts and end-to-end integration.
• Participate in code reviews and uphold CI/CD best practices.
• Mentor mid-level and junior engineers and shape frontend architecture.

Skills

React

Next.js

REST APIs

GraphQL

CI/CD

Mentor

Architect scalable frontend

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/IT or related field

Advanced degree with 8+ years experience

Tools

Azure

AWS

Jenkins

Git

Azure DevOps

Jenkins

PowerShell

Python

Bash

Kubernetes

Sitecore containers

Job description

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world‑class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. The following position is to join our RTX Enterprise Services team: We are seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead front‑end development efforts across our web platforms. This role is primarily focused on building modern, high-performance user interfaces with React and Next.js, integrating with internal and third‑party APIs, and providing ongoing support for our Sitecore‑based CMS properties. The ideal candidate is a strong individual contributor who can architect scalable front‑end solutions, mentor other engineers, and collaborate closely with design, product, and backend teams. This is a senior‑level role suited to someone who is comfortable owning technical decisions, working with some ambiguity, and balancing new feature development with maintenance of existing systems. Applicants should be prepared to demonstrate technical proficiency.

What You Will Do

• Design, build, and maintain performant, accessible, and responsive web applications using React and Next.js
• Architect and implement front‑end integrations with RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs, including authentication, error handling, and data caching strategies
• Provide ongoing support for existing Sitecore implementations (e.g., component updates, content‑authoring support, minor troubleshooting) — deep Sitecore development expertise is a nice‑to‑have, but not required
• Translate design mockups and product requirements into clean, maintainable, well‑tested code
• Optimize applications for speed, SEO, and cross‑browser/device compatibility
• Collaborate with backend engineers to define API contracts and ensure smooth end‑to‑end integration
• Participate in code reviews, and uphold best practices around testing, documentation, and CI/CD
• Mentor mid‑level and junior engineers; contribute to front‑end architecture and technical strategy
• Partner with UX/design and product management to shape the technical feasibility and scope of new features
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues, participating in on‑call rotation as needed

Qualifications You Must Have

• A University Degree Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent experience and minimum 10+ years of experience or an Advanced degree and 8+ years of experience 8+ years of experience with front‑end design (markup, API) with 3+ years of hands‑on experience with cloud platforms (Azure preferred, AWS acceptable) Strong understanding of IIS, Windows Server, and SQL Server administration and experience with DevOps practices and tools (Git, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or similar) and proficiency in scripting languages (PowerShell, Python, or Bash) Knowledge of monitoring and logging tools (Application Insights, Splunk, ELK stack, or similar) Understanding of networking, security best practices, and compliance frameworks and excellent problem‑solving skills and ability to work independently

Preferred Qualifications

• Sitecore certification (Administrator or Developer)
• Cloud certification (Azure Administrator, AWS Solutions Architect, or similar)
• Experience with Sitecore containers and Kubernetes deployments
• Familiarity with CDN configuration and optimization
• Experience with headless CMS architectures and composable DXP

Eligibility and Compliance

Position Role Type: Unspecified

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems.

Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status: Not Required

Location

This position is remote.

Salary

The salary range for this role is 132,400 USD - 251,600 USD.

Benefits

• Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.
• Benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care.

If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

Equal Opportunity

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

Application Window

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

Privacy and Terms

Privacy Policy and Terms: RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry‑leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.