Front-End Engineering Manager - Tech Lead

Front-End Engineering Manager - Tech Lead - Fully Remote - Salary depending on experience.

I'm currently on the look out for an experienced and technically skilled Front-End Engineering Manager to lead a global, matrix-ed team of developers working across the UK, India, and US.

This role is pivotal in delivering high-quality, optimised, and efficient front-end solutions for a leading global fashion retailer. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with Strong leadership skills and experience in managing both onshore and offshore teams.

This role offers the flexibility of being fully remote with occasional site visits, We do require someone with previous retail or e-commerce experience to thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a distributed team of front-end developers across onshore and offshore locations, fostering collaboration and accountability.
• Drive the development team to deliver scalable, high-performing, and innovative front-end solutions aligned with business objectives.
• Effectively communicate and collaborate across matrixed teams, including stakeholders in the UK, India, and US.
• Set clear goals, provide regular feedback, and conduct performance reviews to ensure team growth and success.

Technical Oversight:

• Oversee and review code to ensure adherence to best practices, performance standards, and quality guidelines.
• Develop and maintain features using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Vue.js, optimising for speed, scalability, and cross-browser compatibility.
• Champion web performance optimisation techniques, improving page load times and overall user experience
• Implement and advocate for SEO best practices and accessibility standards.

Technical Expertise:

• Strong hands-on experience with HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+), and Vue.js.
• Proven ability to optimise web applications for performance and speed, with a focus on e-commerce or retail platforms.
• Expertise in code review processes and improving code efficiency across teams.
• Familiarity with build tools such as Webpack, Vite, or similar, and version control systems like Git.
• Knowledge of SEO, accessibility (WCAG), and responsive design principles.
• SAP Commerce experience would be of great benefit

Please get in touch for more information about this exciting opportunity. Merry Christmas