Lead Frontend Engineer
Auckland, New Zealand · Full Time
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- Experience
- 10+ yrs
- Salary
- —
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 2 hours ago
- Work mode
- In office
- Education
- Bachelor Degree
- Eligibility
- Open to all qualified candidates; we encourage applications from a diverse range of backgrounds.
- Resume
- Required to apply
Where you'll work
Job description
About the Role
We are seeking a Lead Frontend Engineer to spearhead the design and development of frontend experiences across our digital platforms, websites, and internal tools. This position offers a balanced focus between advanced frontend engineering and creative UI/UX design, allowing you to influence how users interact with and perceive our products.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and architect scalable user interfaces, reusable component libraries, and maintainable frontend frameworks.
- Enhance user experiences by shaping flows, interactions, and interface behavior to strengthen the brand identity.
- Implement integration between backend APIs and frontend features, taking ownership of the UI from development through continuous deployment.
- Collaborate effectively with product managers, creative teams, and engineers to align technical solutions with user needs and business goals.
Required Expertise
- Proven mastery in building production-ready applications using modern JavaScript frameworks such as React or Vue.
- Advanced skills in responsive design, accessibility standards, performance optimization, and cross-browser compatibility.
- Extensive experience working with REST and GraphQL APIs, version control systems like Git, and continuous integration/delivery pipelines.
- Desirable but not mandatory skills include WordPress experience, familiarity with Figma or design systems, animation/motion techniques, and knowledge of SEO best practices.
Why Join Us
- Significant influence over product, UX, and technical decisions within a fast-paced, collaborative work environment.
- Full ownership of frontend experiences across high-impact, globally used digital products.
- A culture that values practical delivery and minimal bureaucracy, allowing agile and efficient workflows.
- Opportunity to deliver visible results that directly impact daily users worldwide.
Application Details
Interested candidates should apply with an updated résumé and include the following:
- A portfolio showcasing relevant work.
- An explanation of one frontend or UX decision and its rationale.
- An example demonstrating polished user interface or product experience.
- A description of a production issue tackled and lessons obtained.
For confidential discussions regarding team dynamics, technology, and timelines, contact Amaan Kazmi at the company directly.
Equal Opportunity
We are committed to equal employment opportunities and value diversity in our workforce. Applications from candidates of any background are warmly encouraged.