Lead Front-End Engineer - Digital agency - (Uruguay)

Lead Front-End Engineer

Seeking a Lead Front-End Engineer to lead UI strategy and development for high-scale web products. This role combines hands-on coding with technical leadership, focusing on React, Next.js, and TypeScript, with strong expertise in headless CMS architectures. Responsibilities include building design systems, integrating Sanity content models, and ensuring performance, accessibility, and scalability. The position collaborates closely with design and product teams, mentors engineers, and drives best practices across distributed Agile environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation of high-fidelity UI, including animations and business logic using React, Next.js, and TypeScript
• Architect and integrate headless CMS solutions, ensuring seamless content delivery and authoring experience
• Build and maintain scalable Design Systems following Atomic Design principles using Storybook
• Mentor and guide front-end engineers, ensuring code quality, accessibility (WCAG 2.1 AA+), and performance standards
• Collaborate closely with Design and Product teams to ensure feasibility and pixel-perfect execution

Qualifications and Job Requirements

• Deep expertise in React, Next.js, TypeScript, and modern styling frameworks (Tailwind, MUI, CSS Modules)
• Strong experience with headless CMS, particularly Sanity.io (including GROQ/GraphQL) and migrations from platforms like WordPress or AEM
• Solid understanding of state management solutions (Zustand, Redux, or XState) and front-end testing frameworks
• Proven experience leading distributed teams within Agile/SCRUM environments

What We Offer

• 100% Remote Work: Enjoy the freedom to work from the location that helps you thrive. All it takes is a laptop and a reliable internet connection.
• Highly Competitive USD Pay: Earn an excellent, market-leading compensation in USD, that goes beyond typical market offerings.
• Paid Time Off: We value your well-being. Our paid time off policies ensure you have the chance to unwind and recharge when needed.
• Work with Autonomy: Enjoy the freedom to manage your time as long as the work gets done. Focus on results, not the clock.
• Work with Top American Companies: Grow your expertise working on innovative, high-impact projects with Industry-Leading U.S. Companies.

Why You'll Like Working Here

• A Culture That Values You: We prioritize well-being and work-life balance, offering engagement activities and fostering dynamic teams to ensure you thrive both personally and professionally.
• Diverse, Global Network: Connect with over 600 professionals in 25+ countries, expand your network, and collaborate with a multicultural team from Latin America.
• Team Up with Skilled Professionals: Join forces with senior talent. All of our team members are seasoned experts, ensuring you're working with the best in your field.

Apply now!