Lead FrontEnd Engineer ReactJS NodeJS

Timebox Pro; Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Timebox Pro is seeking a Lead Front-End Engineer based in Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey. This position involves driving the architecture and development of large-scale web platforms. Candidates must have at least 10 years of front-end engineering experience, with a strong focus on ReactJS, and proven capabilities in Node.js, JavaScript, and performance optimization. Responsibilities include leading UI architecture design, mentoring engineers, and integrating with platforms like Adobe Experience Manager.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in front-end engineering, with 5+ years in ReactJS.
• Hands-on experience with Node.js for SSR or APIs.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, HTML5, and CSS3.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of scalable front-end architectures using ReactJS.
• Own end-to-end UI engineering and integration with Node.js services.
• Drive performance optimization and ensure high-quality delivery.

Skills

ReactJS

JavaScript (ES6+)

Node.js

TypeScript

HTML5

CSS3

State management (Redux, Zustand, Context API)

Performance optimization

REST/GraphQL APIs

CI/CD pipelines

Testing frameworks (Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress)

Tools

Adobe Experience Manager (AEM)

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

Job description

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