Lead Frontend Engineer — Next.js for Drag-and-Drop Platform

TransPerfect; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

TransPerfect is building a massive internal platform: a low-code app builder powering how the company operates. You’ll lead frontend execution, bridging product requirements to production, and mentor engineers to deliver high-quality, interactive UIs.

The role emphasizes ownership, clear communication, and hands-on leadership to ship scalable frontend components within a global organization.

Qualifications

• Deep expertise in React, Next.js, and advanced frontend state management.
• Proven experience leading the delivery of highly interactive, complex web applications.
• Strong organizational skills to break down large designs into engineering sprints.
• Excellent communication to align execution with strategic goals.

Responsibilities

• Execute the vision of a drag-and-drop app builder defined by Product and Engineering management.
• Proactively flag constraints in React and Next.js frontend architecture to management early.
• Bridge communication gaps by translating product and design requirements into high-quality code.
• Lead the daily implementation of highly interactive, state-heavy internal UIs.
• Proactively identify roadblocks in frontend performance and deliver optimized solutions.
• Collaborate closely with leadership to provide accurate technical estimates and progress updates.
• Mentor team members through proactive code reviews and technical guidance.
• Build reliable component systems that non-developers can seamlessly configure and use.

Skills

React

Next.js

Frontend state management

Leadership

Mentoring

Code reviews

Communication

Job description

TransPerfect is building a massive internal platform: a low-code app builder powering how the company operates. You’ll lead frontend execution, bridging product requirements to production, and mentor engineers to deliver high-quality, interactive UIs.

The role emphasizes ownership, clear communication, and hands-on leadership to ship scalable frontend components within a global organization.