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- Create and maintain a component library of UI elements for a large re-platform.
- Own code quality and frontend standards of a component library/design system.
- Produce high quality code, that takes into account web standards, web performance and web accessibility.
- Own and have responsibility for maintaining Storybook and ensure that CI/CD pipelines support code quality and release.
- Code review and mentor junior developers, be confident and considerate in feedback and quality.
- Own and be responsible for code quality tools for the frontend, including but not limited to, JEST unit tests, Pa11y testing, visual regression testing and Core Web Vitals scores.
- Ensure frontend components are considerate of microservices and micro frontend patterns.
- Lead frontend development teams on complex projects.
- Expert understanding of JavaScript and TypeScript, including native JS and in the use of React.
- Expert understanding of both native CSS and Tailwind.
- A deep understanding of web standards and semantic HTML.
- An expert understanding of design systems and atomic design principles in application to frontend components.
- Familiarity with the integration of Figma design tokens into a frontend design system.
- The ability to articulate core principles of web performance and meaningful metrics such as TTI, LCP and thread blocking.
- A strong understanding of Storybook and automated developer tooling.
- Familiarity with the Next JS platform and its deployment pipeline.
- Experience or exposure to microservices and micro frontend architectures, and headless CMS'.
- The ability to pragmatically deconstruct user interfaces into components that ensure re-use and aid in the delivery of a larger system.
- An understanding or exposure to caching and security considerations when working with Next JS and composable architectures.
- An understanding or exposure to the monorepo deployment pattern.
Lead Front End Developer - London, United Kingdom - Digitas UK
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Job Description
*This role is an FTC until Feb 2025*
As a Lead Frontend Developer you will be responsible for creating re-useable and scalable frontend components using a combination of React, Next JS, Tailwind and Storybook.
You will have a good knowledge of composable architectures, a deep understanding of web standards, design systems, web performance and unit testing, and a pragmatic and mature approach to agile delivery.
Knowledge of micro frontend methodologies and Next JS 13+ with monorepos are advantageous.
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