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

TransPerfect

Dallas (TX)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

14 days+

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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.