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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead front end developer - **Company:** Adaptive Protocols, Inc. - **Location:** United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $125,000.0 - $140,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Application Performance Management, Big Data, Software Quality, Code Review, Data as a Services, Dependency Injection, Scrum Methodology, E2e Testing, Angular 2+, Responsive Web Design, TypeScript, Web Applications, RxJS, Technical Debt, AngularJS, Data Analytics, Web Technologies, Front End Software Development, Restful APIs - **Published:** August 13, 2026 - **Apply:** https://adaptiva.com/jobs/lead-frontend-engineer ## About the Role * 5-7+ years of professional experience developing modern web applications, with at least 3-5 years of hands-on experience developing production applications with Angular. * Deep expertise in Angular (Angular 2+) and TypeScript, including RxJS, signals, dependency injection, change detection, the Angular component lifecycle, routing, forms, and component architecture. * Proven track record designing and building complex, data-driven Angular applications and user interfaces at enterprise scale. * Experience integrating front-end applications with RESTful APIs and asynchronous data services. * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the judgment to make sound architectural trade-offs under ambiguity. * Demonstrated ownership of Angular and front-end architecture, including component design, code organization, reusable patterns, and long-term maintainability at scale * Strong understanding of user experience (UX) principles, accessibility standards, and responsive design. * Experience mentoring engineers and leading code reviews, technical design discussions, or architecture decisions, with a strong focus on Angular development and front-end engineering practices. * Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence technical direction across technical and non-technical teams. * Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to independently drive projects and technical direction in a fast-paced environment. * Strong command of automated testing frameworks and front-end testing methodologies, including unit, integration, and end-to-end testing for Angular applications. * Experience with Angular and front-end performance profiling and optimization for large-scale, data-intensive applications. * Experience working in Agile or Scrum development environments ## Description Adaptiva is seeking a talented and experienced Lead front end developer to join our growing product development team. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned engineer who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, architecting scalable front-end systems, mentoring other engineers, and delivering software that has a meaningful impact on some of the world's largest enterprises. As a Lead front end developer, you will lead the design, development, and evolution of enterprise-grade applications used by Fortune 500 organizations worldwide. Working closely with product managers, UX designers, back-end engineers, and QA specialists, you will drive technical decisions and help build modern, scalable, and highly responsive user interfaces for our award-winning solutions, while raising the bar for engineering quality across the team. What You'll Do * Lead the architecture, design, and delivery of complex, enterprise-scale Angular applications, establishing scalable and maintainable patterns across the front-end codebase. * Develop responsive, scalable, and maintainable user interfaces using Angular, TypeScript, RxJS, and modern front-end architecture patterns. * Mentor and coach mid-level and junior engineers, conducting code reviews and championing Angular and front-end engineering best practices. * Drive front-end best practices, code quality, application performance, accessibility, and usability across the codebase. * Evaluate and introduce emerging Angular, web technologies, and front-end tooling, guiding the team's adoption of new approaches where appropriate. * Partner with product managers, UX designers, and back-end engineers to shape technical requirements and scope major initiatives, translating product needs into shipped solutions. * Take ownership of large, cross-cutting features and projects from concept through delivery, ensuring high standards of quality, reliability, and technical excellence across the application. * Identify and address technical debt, scalability bottlenecks, and architectural risks before they impact the product, with a focus on the long-term health and evolution of the frontend codebase. * Contribute to a collaborative engineering culture focused on continuous improvement, learning, and technical excellence. ## Related Videos - [Angular Unleashed: Mastering Modern Web Development with Angular](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/685-angular-unleashed-mastering-modern-web-development-with-angular) - [How to Stop Choosing JavaScript Frameworks and Start Living](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/118-how-to-stop-choosing-javascript-frameworks-and-start-living) - [Alibaba Big Data and Machine Learning Technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/37-alibaba-big-data-and-machine-learning-technology) - [How to Create New RxJS Operators](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/683-how-to-create-new-rxjs-operators) - [Meet Your New BFF: Backend to Frontend without the Duct Tape](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/682-meet-your-new-bff-backend-to-frontend-without-the-duct-tape) - [Angular tips/tricks you can use from tomorrow on](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/364-angular-tips-tricks-you-can-use-from-tomorrow-on) ## Related Articles - [The Best 7 Frontend Frameworks for Developers in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/400-the-best-7-frontend-frameworks-for-developers-in-2025) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Dev Digest 133 - Back to Front](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/474-dev-digest-133-back-to-front) - [React Developer Salary [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/198-react-developer-salary-2023) - [25 Essential Tools for Front End Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/210-25-essential-tools-for-front-end-developers) - [What’s the Difference Between Frontend and Backend Development?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/240-what-s-the-difference-between-frontend-and-backend-development)