Principal Frontend Engineer

We are seeking a Principal Front-End Engineer to lead the evolution of a large-scale enterprise web platform supporting multiple consumer-facing digital experiences. This role serves as the technical authority for front-end architecture, React and Next.js development, web performance, accessibility, SEO, and digital experience initiatives. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on technical leader who thrives in fast‑paced environments and enjoys collaborating across Product, Design, Architecture, and Engineering teams to deliver highly scalable, high‑performing web solutions. This position offers the opportunity to influence technical strategy, establish engineering standards, mentor teams, and drive innovation across a growing digital ecosystem. We welcome candidates currently holding titles such as Principal Engineer, Staff Engineer, Lead Front-End Engineer, Front-End Architect, Web Architect, or Principal Software Engineer. Responsibilities Technical Leadership Serve as the subject matter expert for front-end architecture and modern web development. Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of enterprise‑grade web applications. Evaluate the technical feasibility of new features, user experiences, and platform enhancements. Partner with Product and Engineering leadership to define technical roadmaps and delivery strategies. Mentor engineers and promote engineering excellence across teams. Research emerging technologies and recommend solutions that improve platform capabilities and developer productivity. Design and develop highly performant, scalable web applications using React, Next.js, TypeScript, and modern front-end technologies. Build reusable component libraries and contribute to design system initiatives. Implement responsive, accessible, and SEO‑optimized user experiences. Collaborate with backend teams integrating REST and GraphQL services. Support experimentation, feature flagging, personalization, and A/B testing initiatives. Troubleshoot complex production issues and drive root‑cause resolution. Contribute to cloud‑native architecture discussions and long‑term platform strategy. Champion web performance, security, accessibility, and maintainability standards. Participate in CI/CD processes and release management activities. Ensure solutions meet reliability, scalability, and operational excellence standards. Support monitoring, observability, and incident response efforts when necessary. Qualifications 10+ years of professional software engineering experience. 5+ years of hands‑on experience building production applications with React. Experience leading large‑scale front‑end initiatives and influencing technical direction. Experience working within Agile development environments. Expert‑level Tailwind CSS and modern styling methodologies. Strong experience with TypeScript. Strong experience with Node.js‑based application development. Extensive experience consuming REST APIs. Experience integrating GraphQL services. Deep understanding of web performance optimization techniques. Strong understanding of technical SEO best practices. Experience implementing authentication and identity solutions. Experience with feature flagging and experimentation platforms. Strong knowledge of Git‑based development workflows. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation. Understanding of cloud‑hosted application environments. Preferred Skills Consumer‑facing digital products and platforms. E-commerce and digital commerce platforms. Payment integrations including digital wallets and online payment providers. Social authentication and federated identity solutions. Design systems and component‑driven development. Content management systems. Analytics, personalization, and conversion optimization initiatives. AI‑assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot. #J-18808-Ljbffr