Lead Front-End Developer

Merge Storytelling and Technology

We bring together the minds and passions of creative pioneers, tech innovators, and data explorers to help ambitious clients solve business challenges and rise to the top. MERGE has enduring client partnerships with American Express, T-Mobile, LG, Subway, Kate Spade NY, Coach, The North Face, Meta, Adobe, BlueCross BlueShield, Abbott, Astellas, Supernus, CSL, GE Healthcare, Broward Health, Indiana University Health, Nationwide, and Morgan Stanley. With offices in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Kansas City, Montreal, New York City and Los Angeles. MERGE uses a talent-to-task process that enables clients to think higher and feel deeper about their customers. 

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At MERGE, we strive to create a superior work experience where talented and ambitious people grow. An experience that encourages people to think higher and feel deeper. An experience where people engage their minds and hearts to do the best work of their careers.

As our Lead Front-End Developer, you will…

Play a crucial role in our front-end practice, reporting directly to a Technical Architect and Director. In this position, you will take full ownership of cutting-edge website and web application projects from inception to completion, particularly for smaller engagements and client support needs, while also contributing significantly to larger initiatives. You will transform creative designs into dynamic, scalable, and accessible user experiences, working on a variety of client-tailored web projects and continuously enhancing existing processes and implementations. In this role, you will work with the latest technologies and pursue opportunities for professional growth. You will be accountable for your projects, mentor junior developers, and engage with clients to understand their needs and provide effective technical support.

Be Accountable and Responsible

• Independently lead and own smaller-scale projects and feature enhancements from concept to deployment and post-launch support, serving as the primary technical point of contact
• Collaborate with a Technical Architect on larger initiatives and enterprise projects
• Design and implement robust front-end solutions using React, Next.js, and TypeScript, while championing best practices and suggesting technological advancements
• Create user-centric digital solutions, including standalone websites and complex content-authorable applications, leveraging headless architectures with a focus on Sitecore JSS and other headless CMS platforms
• Craft visually stunning and responsive user interfaces using Tailwind CSS and modern CSS strategies
• Apply component-based thinking to develop modular and reusable components, enhancing scalability and maintainability, and share experiences with tools like Storybook
• Work closely with UI/UX designers, backend developers, and product managers, providing technical guidance, leading code reviews, and mentoring junior developers
• Act as a client-facing technical expert for discussions and support, effectively communicating complex solutions and managing client inquiries
• Focus on performance, accessibility, and cross-browser compatibility, collaborating with the QA team to ensure high-quality deliverables
• Enhance existing processes, modernize legacy front-end systems, and contribute to a culture of continuous learning and improvement

These are the qualifications we’re looking for

• 5-7 years of professional front-end development experience in a senior role with project responsibility and mentoring
• 2-3 years of formal leadership experience, directly managing and mentoring developers
• Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science,  or equivalent experience
• Expert proficiency in React, Next.js, and TypeScript
• Strong experience with Tailwind CSS and modern CSS principles
• Proven experience with headless architectures and API consumption (GraphQL/REST)
• Direct experience interacting with clients or stakeholders in a technical support or project lead capacity
• Solid understanding of front-end build tools (e.g., Webpack, Vite) and version control (Git)
• Strong leadership potential and excellent communication skills, able to articulate complex technical ideas to technical and non-technical audiences
• Proactive problem-sol