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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Software Engineer - Frontend - **Company:** Toyota Motor North America - **Location:** Plano, TX, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** JavaScript (Programming Language), Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Amazon Cloudfront, Amazon S3, Profiling, Software Quality, Code Review, Persistent Data Structure, Software Debugging, Amazon DynamoDB, Log Analysis, Team Foundation Server, Open Source Technology, Next.js, Software Engineering, Software Testing Automation Framework, Data Streaming, Strategies of Testing, Management of Software Versions, Web Performance Optimization, Web Services, Web Usability, Openapi, Network Routers, Tailwind, ReactJS, Cypress (Programming Language), Caching, Pixel Perfect, Technical Debt, Backend, Event Driven Architecture, Webpack, Material UI, Information Technology, Playwright, Build Tools, Codebase, Graphql, React Native, Front End Software Development, React Redux, Api Design, Api Gateway, JestJS, Restful APIs, Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS), Dynatrace, Serverless Computing - **Published:** August 25, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/f9ce37a0-b7c5-46f4-b0f0-c17d02ef6002 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent practical experience * 7+ years of software engineering experience with a strong front-end focus and a track record of operating at a principal or staff engineer level * Deep expertise in React and Next.js, including App Router, SSR, SSG, ISR, streaming, and advanced rendering patterns * Strong proficiency in TypeScript - you default to it and advocate for it across the codebase * Hands-on experience with Tailwind CSS and component libraries like shadcn/ui or similar design system tooling * Solid command of state management patterns using Zustand, Redux Toolkit, or equivalent * Experience with schema validation and form handling using Zod or similar libraries * Proven ability to design, build, and maintain RESTful and GraphQL APIs, including API contract design, versioning, error handling, and type-safe client generation (e.g., tRPC, OpenAPI codegen) * Experience building serverless backend services on AWS, including: + API Gateway + Lambda for serverless API development + CloudFront and Lambda@Edge for edge logic and caching + S3 for asset storage and static hosting + DynamoDB or RDS for data persistence * Strong understanding of front-end performance: Core Web Vitals, code splitting, lazy loading, image optimization, HTTP caching, SWR/React Query, and bundle analysis * Deep experience debugging complex issues across the full stack - browser devtools, network traces, distributed tracing, log analysis, and profiling * Experience with testing at all levels: unit (Vitest/Jest), component (Testing Library), integration, and E2E (Playwright/Cypress) * Familiarity with monorepo tooling (Turborepo, Nx) and modern build systems (Vite, esbuild, Webpack) * Strong written and verbal communication - you can write a clear RFC, lead a design review, and explain a complex tradeoff to a non-technical stakeholder Added bonus if you have * Master's degree in Computer Science or related field * Experience in the financial services, banking, or insurance industry * Experience building and owning a design system or component library used across multiple teams * Familiarity with micro-frontend architecture patterns * Experience with event-driven architecture on AWS using EventBridge, SQS, SNS, and Lambda for decoupled, async workflows * Experience with React Native or cross-platform mobile development * Exposure to GenAI tooling integration in front-end products (e.g., streaming AI responses, prompt UIs, RAG-powered features) * AWS certifications (Solutions Architect, Developer Associate) * Experience contributing to or maintaining open-source front-end projects * Experience defining engineering standards, writing ADRs, or leading org-wide technical initiatives ## Description This isn't a management role. It's for the engineer who is the go-to person in the room. The one who shapes architecture, mentors' peers without being asked, digs into the hardest problems, and leaves every codebase better than they found it. You'll work across teams, influence technical direction, and be a force multiplier for everyone around you., * Serve as the technical authority for front-end architecture across one or more product domains, making high-impact decisions on patterns, tooling, and standards * Design, build, and maintain full-stack features - from pixel-perfect UIs to the APIs and services that power them * Lead technical design reviews, architecture discussions, and RFC processes - driving alignment across engineering teams * Identify and resolve systemic issues: performance bottlenecks, reliability gaps, scaling constraints, and tech debt that slows teams down * Own complex debugging and troubleshooting across the full stack - from browser rendering issues to API latency to infrastructure misconfigurations * Define and champion engineering best practices: code quality, testing strategies, observability, and deployment safety * Collaborate closely with Engineering Managers, Product, and Design to shape roadmaps and ensure technical feasibility * Mentor and grow engineers at all levels through code reviews, pairing, design feedback, and technical guidance * Contribute to hiring by conducting technical interviews and helping define what great looks like for front-end engineering at TFS * Proactively communicate technical risks, tradeoffs, and recommendations to both engineering and non-technical stakeholders ## Related Videos - [GraphQL + Apollo + Next.js: A Lovely Trio](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/311-graphql-apollo-next-js-a-lovely-trio) - [Building the Right Product and Building It Right: A Glimpse into Extreme Programming, Atomic Design ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/398-building-the-right-product-and-building-it-right-a-glimpse-into-extreme-programming-atomic-design) - [Putting the Graph In GraphQL With The Neo4j GraphQL Library](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/257-putting-the-graph-in-graphql-with-the-neo4j-graphql-library) - [But, you're not Facebook](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/378-but-you-re-not-facebook) - [From Zero to Hero: NextJS 13 and Tailwind CSS for Beginners](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/766-from-zero-to-hero-nextjs-13-and-tailwind-css-for-beginners) - [Microfrontends at Scale](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/236-microfrontends-at-scale) ## Related Articles - [React Developer Salary [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/198-react-developer-salary-2023) - [16 Best Free React UI Libraries in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/148-16-best-free-react-ui-libraries-in-2025) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Frontend Developer Salary in Germany [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/195-frontend-developer-salary-in-germany-2023) - [The Best 7 Frontend Frameworks for Developers in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/400-the-best-7-frontend-frameworks-for-developers-in-2025) - [What’s the Difference Between Frontend and Backend Development?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/240-what-s-the-difference-between-frontend-and-backend-development)