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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Front-End Developer - **Company:** TEKSYSTEMS INC. - **Location:** Chicago, IL, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $118,100.0 - $174,700.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Contentful, HTML, JavaScript (Programming Language), Computer Animation, Artificial Intelligence, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Software Quality, Code Review, Cursor, Microsoft Copilot, Next.js, Semantic HTML, TypeScript, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Web Usability, Three.js, Tailwind, ReactJS, Claude Code, Git Flow, Material UI, Figma, Codebase, Front End Software Development - **Published:** October 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/26D5459A453D4AD5A4B52969CEF4CCBC/job/ ## About the Role 6 or more years of professional front-end development experience, ideally in an agency or consulting environment Advanced practitioner of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript using current best practices Strong proficiency with TypeScript. Comfortable in a typed codebase and able to model complex data well Significant production experience with React and Next.js Strong understanding of front-end architecture, component design, and scalable implementation patterns Bespoke CSS/SCSS fluency. Comfortable architecting styles from scratch without leaning on Tailwind or other utility frameworks. We value craft over shortcuts here Experience designing, building, consuming, and governing component libraries and design systems Deep proficiency with Figma and the broader Figma product suite (Figma Design, Dev Mode, FigJam, variables, libraries). You can navigate complex files, spot opportunities and conflicts early, and partner fluently with designers Ability to build resilient, responsive sites that deliver consistent experiences across screen sizes, devices, and browsers Demonstrated ability to meet WCAG 2.2 accessibility standards Solid grasp of SEO fundamentals, especially semantic markup and Core Web Vitals Hands-on experience with headless CMSs (Contentful, Sanity, Contentstack, or similar), including content modeling collaboration in addition to integration Comfortable integrating third-party libraries and SDKs to meet project requirements Confident with Git workflows, branching strategies, and code review Experience with JavaScript animation libraries (GSAP, Framer Motion, Three.js, etc.) Demonstrated success leading technical delivery across projects and mentoring developers Soft Skills Exceptional communicator who genuinely enjoys collaboration Strong mentoring and coaching mindset Ability to align technical decisions with business goals and client needs Sharp eye for detail and high personal standards around the work Comfortable navigating ambiguity and making informed recommendations Ability to influence without relying on formal authority Professional curiosity, with a habit of staying current on where the industry is heading Engaged in best practices, standards, and the broader front-end community Working with AI Tools We expect our lead developers to have hands-on experience with AI-assisted development tools (Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code, etc.) and a clear point of view on where they help and where they hurt. Leads should be able to help teams adopt AI-enabled practices responsibly while maintaining strong engineering fundamentals, code quality standards, and delivery discipline. It's equally important that you can do excellent work without them. AI accelerates good engineers, and the fundamentals still matter. We're looking for people who reach for AI as one tool among many. ## Description Bring your technical expertise, passion, and curiosity to a leadership role on a creative and energetic team that builds innovative digital experiences for our clients. As a Lead Front-End Developer, you'll work closely with every part of One North. You'll partner with industry-leading strategists and designers, work alongside architects and developers, and help shape technical direction from discovery through launch. The Lead Front-End Developer provides technical leadership across client engagements while staying close to the craft of delivery. You'll guide implementation decisions, mentor developers, support project planning, and help teams deliver work that is performant, accessible, maintainable, and thoughtfully built. As a Figma Service Partner, we work deeply within the Figma ecosystem, from early design exploration through production handoff and design system management. This position is for remote or hybrid workers. Our home office is based in Chicago, and applicants in the Chicago area are expected to be in the office part time for a light hybrid onsite/remote work model. We are also open to remote locations across the U.S. Itching to extend and build upon your passion for digital craft? You found the right place. Key Responsibilities Craft beautiful, useful end-user experiences while engineering for performance, accessibility, and maintainability Lead front-end implementation efforts across client engagements, providing technical direction from discovery through delivery Establish project-level architecture, development standards, and implementation approaches in partnership with architects and project teams Identify technical risks early and recommend practical mitigation strategies Provide thoughtful guidance, code review, pairing, and mentorship for front-end developers and senior front-end developers Partner with designers to translate design intent into pixel-considered, production-ready experiences Guide implementation of design systems, component libraries, and front-end standards across client work Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teammates to deliver strategic solutions to our clients' challenges Contribute to estimation, planning, staffing recommendations, and scope definition for front-end work Help evolve internal standards, component patterns, AI-enabled workflows, and engineering practices ## Related Videos - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE – AI, Freelancing, Keeping Up with Tech and More](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1786-wearedevelopers-live-ai-freelancing-keeping-up-with-tech-and-more) - [The Resilience of the World Wide Web](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1281-the-resilience-of-the-world-wide-web) - [".Net is too slow" was not an option](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100176-net-is-too-slow-was-not-an-option) - [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) - [Designing the Future of Human<>Agent Collaboration](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1447-designing-the-future-of-human-agent-collaboration) - [Developing the Rich Text Editor for DeepL.com](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1172-developing-the-rich-text-editor-for-deepl-com) ## Related Articles - [25 Essential Tools for Front End Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/210-25-essential-tools-for-front-end-developers) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Dev Digest 122 - Cracks in the polyfill](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/457-dev-digest-122-cracks-in-the-polyfill) - [The Best 7 Frontend Frameworks for Developers in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/400-the-best-7-frontend-frameworks-for-developers-in-2025)