Lead Front-End Engineer (ReactJS / NodeJS)

Timebox Pro; Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Job summary

Timebox Pro in Parsippany-Troy Hills is seeking a Lead Front-End Engineer to drive architecture, development, and evolution of web platforms. This role requires deep expertise in ReactJS and Node.js, along with experience leading distributed teams.

Your responsibilities include developing scalable UI architectures and integrating with CMS platforms. Candidates should have 10+ years of front-end engineering experience with strong proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript, and hands-on Node.js experience.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in front-end engineering, with 5+ years in ReactJS.
• Experience building enterprise-scale SPAs and micro-frontends.
• Strong experience with REST/GraphQL APIs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of scalable, reusable front-end architectures.
• Own end-to-end UI engineering and integrate with Node.js services.
• Define and enforce front-end standards, design systems, and best practices.

Skills

ReactJS

JavaScript (ES6+)

Node.js

TypeScript

HTML5

CSS3

Tools

Adobe Experience Manager (AEM)

REST/GraphQL APIs

CI/CD pipelines

Testing frameworks

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance

Role Overview

Onsite role (Min 4 days in office)

We are looking for a Lead Front-End Engineer to drive the architecture, development, and evolution of large-scale, high-performance web platforms. This role requires deep expertise in ReactJS, Node.js, and modern front-end architecture, along with experience leading distributed teams and delivering enterprise-grade digital experiences.

You will play a critical role in shaping scalable UI architecture, enabling multi-brand / multi-region platforms, and integrating with CMS platforms like Adobe Experience Manager (AEM).

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of scalable, reusable front-end architectures using ReactJS
• Own end-to-end UI engineering, including integration with Node.js services and APIs
• Define and enforce front-end standards, design systems, and best practices
• Drive performance optimization, Core Web Vitals, and accessibility (WCAG)
• Architect solutions for multi-tenant / white-label platforms across global markets
• Collaborate with product, UX, backend, and analytics teams to deliver seamless experiences
• Integrate front-end with AEM (Headless / SPA Editor) or similar CMS platforms
• Implement and optimize A/B testing and personalization frameworks
• Mentor and lead a team of front-end engineers (onshore/offshore)
• Ensure high-quality delivery through code reviews, CI/CD, and automated testing

Required Skills & Experience

• 10+ years in front-end engineering, with 5+ years in ReactJS
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3
• Hands‑on experience with Node.js (SSR, APIs, middleware, or BFF layer)
• Experience building enterprise-scale SPAs and micro-frontends
• Deep understanding of:
  • State management (Redux, Zustand, Context API)
  • Component‑driven architecture
  • Performance optimization (lazy loading, code splitting)
• Experience with AEM (Adobe Experience Manager) or similar CMS
• Familiarity with analytics (Google Analytics), tagging, and experimentation platforms
• Strong experience with REST/GraphQL APIs
• CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, etc.)
• Testing frameworks (Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress)

Nice to Have

• Experience with Next.js / SSR / Edge rendering
• Exposure to design systems / Storybook
• Experience with CDNs, caching strategies, and edge computing
• Knowledge of SEO and emerging GEO (AI/LLM optimization) concepts
• Experience in travel, e-commerce, or high‑traffic consumer platforms

Leadership Expectations

Provide technical vision and roadmap for front-end platforms

• Influence architecture decisions across teams and domains
• Balance speed, scalability, and maintainability
• Drive engineering excellence and modern best practices
• Act as a bridge between engineering, product, and business stakeholders