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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Director, Front End Development - **Company:** TEKSYSTEMS INC. - **Location:** United States - **Salary:** $167,700.0 - $249,100.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Gulp.js, Computer Animation, Browser Compatibility, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Code Review, Web Development, MongoDB, Node.Js, Performance Tuning, Preprocessor, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Web Application Frameworks, ReactJS, Git, Vue.js, Syntactically Awesome Style Sheets (SASS), Webpack, AngularJS, Build Tools, Figma, Front End Software Development - **Published:** September 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://careers.teksystems.com/us/en/job/JP-006272873/Director-Front-End-Development ## About the Role * Expert knowledge of HTML/CSS/JS * Expertise around building for WCAG accessibility conformance * Experience and expertise with design systems and advanced understanding of how Figma libraries connect with code repos * Experience with CSS preprocessors (e.g., SASS) * Expert in advanced CSS techniques * Demonstrated ability to write performant code * Deep experience developing responsive websites * Familiarity with major JS Frameworks (e.g., Vue, React, Angular) * Ability to integrate 3rd party libraries depending on project requirements * Familiarity with Git * Familiarity with various front end build tools (e.g. Webpack, Gulp) * Expert understanding of how to develop for cross-browser compatibility * Familiarity with animation libraries and SVGs * Experience building web applications with Node and Express * Experience working with MongoDB/Mongoose * Ability to create websites that meet accessibility standards * Strong communication and collaboration skills * Eye for detail and high personal standards * Curiosity * Commitment to following industry and 1N FED best practices and standards * Experience leading projects and teams * Exceptional time-management and communication skills * No egos. It's good to have a strong perspective but you must be open to new ideas and flexible enough to adapt in a constantly changing discipline ## Description * Provide leadership and management to the front end development team, both day-to-day management as well as vision setting for the team. * Guide the team to engineer for performance, accessibility, maintainability, and efficiency, while also creating beautiful user experiences. * Bring an expert understanding of the tools, processes and approaches for world-class front-end development, and the skills and appreciation for UX/UI and creative design principles. * Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teammates across our agency capabilities to deliver strategic solutions to our clients' challenges. * Work with business development to vet and pursue new opportunities. Provide solution recommendations and project estimates to sales team. * Conduct code reviews and provide career guidance to team members. * Manage all resourcing for the front end team. * Manage team headcount and recruiting for all new hires. * Evaluate new tools and technologies for security, performance, and maintainability. * Work with project managers to develop project plans and timelines and ensure we are delivering on project scope and budget. * Provide thought leadership on front end topics both internally and externally. * Provide subject matter expertise for new business development efforts and lead solutioning for front end portions. ## Related Videos - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Boost Productivity with AI: Figma & Playwright MCP Workflows - Aris Markogiannakis](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1768-boost-productivity-with-ai-figma-playwright-mcp-workflows-aris-markogiannakis) - [Lessons learned from building a thriving Vue.js SaaS application](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1666-lessons-learned-from-building-a-thriving-vue-js-saas-application) - [But, you're not Facebook](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/378-but-you-re-not-facebook) - [Fireside Chat with Kris Rasmussen, CTO at Figma](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/982-fireside-chat-with-kris-rasmussen-cto-at-figma) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) ## Related Articles - [25 Essential Tools for Front End Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/210-25-essential-tools-for-front-end-developers) - [Dev Digest 133 - Back to Front](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/474-dev-digest-133-back-to-front) - [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) - [16 Best Free React UI Libraries in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/148-16-best-free-react-ui-libraries-in-2025) - [10 Essential Figma Plugins for Frontend Developers in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/262-10-essential-figma-plugins-for-frontend-developers-in-2023)