Lead Frontend Engineer (Remote, Europe)

Job summary

This role involves leading the development of a unified digital platform aimed at enhancing freight operations. The Lead Frontend Engineer will work within a collaborative team to create modern, scalable frontend experiences with a focus on performance and user experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in architecting applications using React and Next.js in complex environments.
• Familiarity with Backend-for-Frontend (BFF) layers and integration with REST/GraphQL APIs.
• Experience with Tailwind CSS and building shared UI systems.
• Understanding of CI/CD workflows using GitHub Actions or Azure DevOps.
• Passion for writing clean, reusable, and scalable code.
• Experience with testing frameworks like Playwright or Cypress is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and enforce frontend architecture patterns for maintainability and performance.
• Set and uphold coding standards across the team.
• Mentor frontend engineers on best practices for clean and efficient code.
• Create reusable components adhering to atomic design principles.
• Continuously innovate and optimize platform performance.
• Maintain and evolve the shared UI component system while balancing design and delivery.
• Collaborate with backend teams, product managers, and UX designers to align architecture with business needs.
• Manage the frontend pipeline and integrate workflows for reliable deployments.

Skills

• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Ability to set direction for the frontend tech stack and ensure team alignment.
• Creative approach to coding and problem-solving.
• Confidence in presenting work and driving technical decisions.
• High standards for development and user experience.

Education

• Relevant degree or equivalent experience in software development.

Tools

• React, Next.js, TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps.