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Lead Frontend Engineer - React

Horizontal Talent
Saint Paul, MN Contractor
POSTED ON 4/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/17/2026

Join an innovative team as a Lead Frontend Engineer, where you’ll take ownership of a live, growing web application and play a key role in leading frontend development. This is a hands-on leadership role focused on driving UI architecture, guiding a small team, and collaborating closely across product and engineering to deliver scalable solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and innovate the design and enhancement of web applications using React.
  • Take ownership of frontend architecture, ensuring optimal performance and code quality.
  • Provide technical leadership and guidance to a small team of developers, including offshore colleagues.
  • Collaborate with product and cross-functional teams to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
  • Conduct code reviews and foster development best practices within the team.
  • Identify and address any performance and scalability issues.
  • Participate actively in system design and sprint planning.

Skills

  • Extensive experience in frontend development, particularly with React.
  • Proven technical lead experience with a solid understanding of architecture and code ownership.
  • Proficiency in TypeScript, JavaScript (ES6 ), and REST APIs.
  • Experience in managing production environments and frontend architecture.
  • Strong collaboration skills with product and business stakeholders.

Preferred Skills

  • Experience with Next.js or similar Server-Side Rendering (SSR) frameworks.
  • Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and cloud environments for streamlined development.
  • Skills in performance optimization and ensuring accessibility standards.
  • Exposure to data-driven or connected systems is a plus.

Horizontal is committed to fostering an inclusive environment. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an equitable workplace for all employees.

By applying for this position, you acknowledge and agree that Horizontal Talent may contact you regarding your application using automated technology, including phone calls, SMS/text messages, or email, which may be delivered by our virtual AI recruiter, Alex.


Please apply through this online posting or by visiting our Job Board at www.horizontaltalent.com/job-board. Applications will be accepted for 4 weeks. For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. Check out all we have to offer and how you can become part of the Horizontal Talent Team. The pay range for this role is $31 - $64 per hour based on qualifications and experience.

Salary : $31 - $64

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