Senior Frontend Development Lead

September 2, 2024

Accenture

Wellington City

FULL TIME

As the Senior Frontend Development Lead, you will be responsible for leading the frontend development team in designing, developing, and implementing user-centric web applications. Your expertise in React and modern web technologies will be pivotal as we transition from Single Page Applications (SPA) to a Microfrontend architecture. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including backend developers, UX/UI designers, and product managers, to ensure the successful delivery of high-quality, scalable, and maintainable web applications.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and mentor a team of frontend developers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Drive the modernisation of our web applications by transitioning from SPA to a Microfrontend architecture.
Architect, design, and develop complex frontend solutions using React, ensuring optimal performance, scalability, and maintainability.
Collaborate with backend developers to integrate APIs and other services, ensuring seamless communication between frontend and backend systems.
Implement best practices for code quality, testing, and performance optimization, including code reviews, automated testing, and continuous integration.
Stay up-to-date with the latest frontend technologies, tools, and trends, and drive their adoption within the team.
Work closely with product managers and UX/UI designers to translate business requirements into technical specifications and deliver intuitive, user-friendly interfaces.
Identify and address performance bottlenecks and technical debt, ensuring the long-term health of the codebase.
Lead efforts in improving the developer experience, including tooling, documentation, and workflows.
Advocate for and implement best practices in frontend architecture, including modularisation, component-based design, and reusable code patterns.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
7+ years of experience in frontend development, with a strong focus on React and modern Java Script/Type Script.
Proven experience leading teams in the development of large-scale web applications.
Extensive experience with SPA architecture and a strong understanding of the transition to Microfrontend architecture.
Deep knowledge of HTML, CSS, and Java Script, with a focus on responsive design and cross-browser compatibility.
Familiarity with frontend build tools and package managers, such as Webpack, Babel, npm, and Yarn.
Experience with state management libraries (e.g., Redux, Mob X) and React component libraries (e.g., Material-UI, Ant Design).
Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, Graph QL, BFF and other backend integration techniques.
Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and debug complex issues.
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies and a solid understanding of the software development lifecycle.
A passion for staying current with the latest trends and technologies in frontend development.

Benefits of working at Accenture:

Holistic well-being program including health insurance
Life & Salary Continuance Insurance
18 weeks paid parental leave
Long & short-term career break opportunities
Structured career development program
Local and international career opportunities.
Certified as a Family Inclusive Workplace™
Flexible Work Arrangements - centered around Accenture’s Truly Human ethos and our commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of our people.
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