Lead Front End Developer

Our Digital Engineering team at ITG builds world-class, enterprise-grade digital applications for high-profile brands. We leverage mature Agile methodologies and the latest technologies, structuring teams to allow employees to learn new skills, work across diverse projects, and see their impact in the online marketplace.

Joining the Digital Engineering function means working within a cross-functional, product-style team, typically comprising a Business Analyst, Scrum Master/Project Manager, Solution Architect, Lead Developers (Frontend and Backend), Developers, and Testers (Manual and Automated).

ITG is seeking a talented Lead Front End Developer to develop and maintain a range of web-based products and tools. Lead Front End Developers collaborate with digital creatives to deliver responsive projects, including content-managed websites, SPAs like finance calculators, configurators, and e-commerce applications.

At ITG, Lead Front End Developers utilize a variety of tools and frameworks, including React and vanilla JavaScript. We employ modern tools, frameworks, and IDEs, working in agile sprint teams alongside business analysts, backend developers, QA testers, and scrum masters.

Lead Developers are integral members of the team, specializing in Front End Development while also engaging with unfamiliar technologies. We integrate AI tooling across the full development lifecycle—from business analysis and architecture to design, QA, and code delivery. Lead Frontend Developers rely on AI coding assistants like Cursor as a core part of their workflow, requiring an understanding of AI’s effective use and limitations.

Lead Developers lead technologically but also mentor, support, and develop team members.

Responsibilities:

What software, code, and frameworks will I be working with?

• Javascript / Typescript: Knowledge and experience in at least one of Typescript, React, or ES6+.
• Tools and libraries: Redux, Redux Toolkit, or Zustand.
• Experience using REST APIs.

• CSS: Sass, Styled Components, responsive layout, and methodologies like BEM.
• Semantic HTML5, including features like canvas, media elements, browser APIs (geo-location, local storage, session storage, web workers, web sockets), accessibility, and web performance.

• Build Tools/Bundlers: Webpack, Vite, Rspack, Rsbuild, Rollup, Module Federation, linting, and version control with Git (GitLab).
• Testing: Test-Driven Development (TDD) and testing frameworks/libraries like Jest.

• Supporting Tools: IntelliJ IDEs, VS Code, JIRA, Confluence, GitLab pipelines, Lucid Charts, and Cursor for AI assistance.

An idea of the day-to-day:

• Collaborate closely with account directors, creatives, and clients to ensure timely project delivery.
• Define and execute development strategies.
• Mentor and develop team members.
• Improve working practices and identify emerging market trends.
• Work in agile teams for incremental releases and rapid iteration.
• Use Cursor to accelerate high-quality software delivery with tests and documentation, while improving AI tools, skills, and workflows.
• Participate in sprint ceremonies like planning, standups, and demonstrations.
• Conduct code reviews to uphold quality standards.
• Estimate tasks for diverse projects.
• Act as a line manager for developers, requiring experience in managing and mentoring employees.

This role emphasizes collaboration to solve technical challenges. Candidates must have exceptional communication skills, both written and oral, and experience writing technical documentation, including crafting clear prompts for AI tools.