Lead Front End Developer

Overview

Who we are

Collaborative. Respectful. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like at Toyota. As one of the world’s most admired brands, Toyota is growing and leading the future of mobility through innovative, high-quality solutions designed to enhance lives and delight those we serve. We’re looking for talented team members who want to Dream. Do. Grow. with us.

An important part of the Toyota family is Toyota Financial Services (TFS), the finance and insurance brand for Toyota and Lexus in North America. While TFS is a separate business entity, it is an essential part of this world-changing company- delivering on Toyota's vision to move people beyond what's possible. At TFS, you will help create best-in-class customer experience in an innovative, collaborative environment.

To save time applying, Toyota does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas or any other work authorization for this position at this time.

Who We're Looking For

Toyota Financial Services’ Enterprise Platforms team is seeking a passionate and highly motivated Lead Front End Developer to drive innovation and deliver exceptional user experiences. In this role, you will lead the creation of modern, high-quality front-end solutions that solve complex business challenges and empower platform engineering teams. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our digital platforms and supporting Toyota’s commitment to excellence and innovation.

What You'll Be Doing

Imagine leading a talented team that crafts seamless, user-friendly interfaces while collaborating closely with designers, back-end developers, and product managers to bring impactful solutions to life. Success in this role means delivering high-quality projects on time, mentoring your team to grow their skills, and continuously pushing the boundaries of front-end development.

• Lead and mentor a team of front-end developers, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.
• Own project delivery from concept through deployment, ensuring quality and timeliness.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to design and implement cohesive, innovative user experiences.
• Provide technical guidance, conduct code reviews, and uphold coding standards and best practices.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex front-end challenges with creative, scalable solutions.
• Stay ahead of emerging technologies and integrate new tools to optimize development workflows.
• Define UI/UX strategy and architecture aligned with Toyota’s vision for digital excellence.
• Participate in recruiting and onboarding new talent to build a strong, dynamic team.
  
  

What You Bring

Your expertise and experience will set you up for success in this role. We value candidates who bring:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience providing a strong foundation in front-end development.
• Proven experience building complex, large-scale applications using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and cloud content delivery tools.
• Proficiency in at least one modern JavaScript/TypeScript framework such as React, VueJS, ASTRO, Ember, or SOLID.
• Solid understanding of Node.js, NPM, Webpack, Babel, and continuous integration systems.
• Deep knowledge of front-end build tools (Webpack, Angular CLI, Yarn, Gulp) and version control (Git).
• Experience with testing frameworks like Jest, Cypress, or QUnit and a commitment to quality assurance.
• Familiarity with web standards including accessibility, performance optimization, SEO, and security best practices.
• Experience integrating front-end components with RESTful APIs and GraphQL services.
• Understanding of scalable, resilient, and low-latency application architectures.
  
  

Added bonus if you have

• Advanced degree or certifications that deepen your front-end expertise.
• Extra years of experience leading teams or working in platform engineering environments.
• Specialized skills in emerging front-end technologies or UI/UX design principles.
• Experience with open-source technologies and web application security frameworks.
  
  

What We'll Bring

During your interview, our team can fill you in on all the details of our industry-leading benefits and career development opportunities. A few highlights include:

• A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility and respect.
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career, as well as tuition reimbursement.
• Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount.
• Toyota Team Member Lease Vehicle Program (if applicable).
• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family.
• Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match, as well as an annual retirement contribution from Toyota regardless of whether you contribute.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Referral services related to prenatal services, adoption, childcare, schools, and more.
• Tax-Advantage Accounts (Health Savings Account, Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA)
• Relocation assistance (if applicable).
  
  

Belonging at Toyota

Our success begins and ends with our people. We embrace all perspectives and value unique human experiences. Respect for all is our North Star. Toyota is proud to have 10 different Business Partnering Groups across 100 different North American chapter locations that support team members’ efforts to dream, do and grow without questioning that they belong.

Applicants for our positions are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Have a question, need assistance with your application or do you require any special accommodations? Please send an email to talent.acquisition@toyota.com.