Lead Front-end Developer - E-commerce

Jobgether; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work within the United States

Competitive salary: $120k–$140k USD

Leadership opportunity in front-end

Professional development through team-

Job summary

Jobgether is seeking a technical lead for e-commerce front-end development to shape architecture, performance, and team delivery.

You will lead Next.js-based web projects, mentor front-end engineers, enforce coding standards, collaborate with UI/UX, QA, and product managers, and ensure WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility while optimizing Core Web Vitals.

This remote role is based in the United States with a salary range of $120,000–$140,000 USD, offering opportunities to influence e-commerce strategy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent with extensive front-end experience.
• 8+ years of professional front-end development experience.
• Experience leading or mentoring front-end teams.
• Experience with GraphQL or headless CMS solutions.
• Proven ability to implement and analyze A/B tests for web apps.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Strong knowledge of WCAG 2.1 AA and Core Web Vitals.
• Experience with deployment platforms like Vercel or Netlify.
• Familiarity with design tools such as Figma and Agile methodologies.
• Awareness of AI-assisted development tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• As the technical lead for e-commerce front-end, oversee architecture and team performance.
• Design, develop, and maintain efficient front-end solutions using Next.js.
• Lead front-end delivery across web properties, focusing on the main site.
• Collaborate with UI/UX, back-end, QA, and product managers to deliver cohesive UIs.
• Mentor front-end developers and organize trainings on Next.js and best practices.
• Establish coding standards, review processes, and maintain high-quality code.
• Use GraphQL to fetch and manipulate data from composable platforms.
• Ensure WCAG 2.1 AA accessibility and optimize Core Web Vitals.
• Monitor industry trends to improve architecture and delivery quality.
• Contribute to planning, resource allocation, and sprint reviews.
• Implement and analyze A/B tests to drive data-informed optimizations.

Skills

HTML

CSS

JavaScript/TypeScript

React

Next.js

GraphQL

Headless CMS

A/B testing

Accessibility WCAG

Core Web Vitals

Responsive design

Cross-browser compatibility

Figma

Agile methodologies

AI-assisted development tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

8+ years front-end development experience

Tools

Git

Webpack

Vite

npm

Vercel

Netlify

Job description

Accountabilities:

As the technical lead for e-commerce front-end development, you will oversee application architecture, team performance, and the continuous improvement of web experiences. Your responsibilities will include:

• Design, develop, and maintain efficient, scalable, dynamic, and maintainable front-end solutions using Next.js.
• Lead front-end delivery across web properties, with a primary focus on the main e-commerce website.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers, back-end developers, QA specialists, and product managers to integrate React components and deliver cohesive user experiences.
• Lead and mentor a team of front-end developers, support professional growth, and organize training sessions and workshops on Next.js and front-end best practices.
• Establish and enforce coding standards, development best practices, and code review processes to ensure high-quality, maintainable software.
• Use GraphQL to fetch and manipulate API data from composable e-commerce and headless CMS platforms.
• Own website accessibility in line with WCAG 2.1 Level AA standards and optimize Core Web Vitals across e-commerce experiences.
• Monitor emerging technologies and industry best practices to improve front-end architecture, development workflows, and overall delivery quality.
• Contribute to project planning, resource allocation, sprint reviews, and cross-functional coordination.
• Implement and analyze A/B tests to evaluate website improvements and inform data-driven optimization decisions.

Requirements:

The ideal candidate combines extensive front-end development experience with proven technical leadership, strong problem-solving abilities, and a focus on performance, accessibility, and user experience. Required and preferred qualifications include:

• A bachelor's degree in Computer Science plus at least 4 years of relevant experience, or 8 or more years of professional front-end development experience.
• Strong proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript, and React, with hands-on experience developing applications using Next.js.
• At least 3 years of experience leading or mentoring front-end developers.
• Experience working with GraphQL, headless CMS solutions, or composable e-commerce platforms.
• Practical experience implementing and analyzing A/B tests for web applications.
• Authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
• Solid understanding of responsive design principles and cross-browser compatibility.
• Familiarity with deployment platforms such as Vercel or Netlify.
• Experience using Git, build tools such as Webpack or Vite, and npm.
• Knowledge of WCAG 2.1 Level AA accessibility standards, Core Web Vitals—including LCP, INP, and CLS—and image and video optimization techniques.
• Familiarity with Figma or comparable design tools and Agile development methodologies.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools is an advantage.

Benefits:

• Annual salary range of $120,000–$140,000 USD .
• Remote work opportunity within the United States, subject to eligible hiring locations.
• Opportunity to lead a front-end development team and influence e-commerce architecture and technical strategy.
• Professional development through team mentorship, technical workshops, and exposure to modern front-end technologies.