Front End Lead Developer

Software International (SI) supplies technical talent to a variety of Fortune 100/500/1000 and many other midsized and startup organizations across Canada and the US.

This is a role with our F500 consulting client onsite at their downtown Toronto office. This role could be a long-term, extendable contract role.

Role: Front End Lead Developer

Location: Downtown Toronto, Canada

Type: onsite

Salary/Rate: $65-70/hr C2C

Job Details

We are seeking an experienced Front-End Lead to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in developing scalable, high-performance front-end applications and leading cross-functional teams. The role includes designing user-friendly interfaces, mentoring developers, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality solutions. This is a client-facing role and will have heavy interaction with key client stakeholders on a day-to-day basis.

Key Responsibilities

1. Develop and maintain front-end applications using HTML, CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript, and frameworks like Angular and React.
2. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including back-end developers, QA, and DevOps, to ensure high-quality product delivery.
3. Provide mentorship to developers, promoting a collaborative and inclusive environment.
4. Ensure code quality, scalability, and fault tolerance through the application of design patterns and best practices.
5. Make high-level technical decisions and contribute to system architecture focused on front-end solutions.
6. Manage source control and deployment processes using GitHub.

Qualifications

1. Expertise in front-end technologies: HTML, CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript, Angular, and React.
2. Experience and understanding with cloud platforms: AWS (Preferred) and Azure.
3. Familiarity with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
4. Expertise in architectural design patterns, scalability, and fault-tolerant system design for front-end applications.
5. Experience in leading cross-functional teams and mentoring developers.
6. Solid understanding of version control (GitHub) and DevOps best practices.

Preferred Skills

1. Strong problem-solving abilities and passion for innovation.
2. Excellent communication and leadership skills.
3. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, agile environment.
4. Experience in code scanning with SonarQube and JFrog Xray.

Skill Summary

Front-end Technologies: HTML, CSS, JavaScript/TypeScript, Angular, React
DevOps: CI/CD Pipelines, GitHub, SonarQube, JFrog Xray
Leadership: Cross-functional team management, mentorship
Design Patterns: Scalability, fault tolerance