Lead Front-End Developer
Merge VR
Merge Storytelling and Technology
We bring together the minds and passions of creative pioneers, tech innovators, and data explorers to help ambitious clients solve business challenges and rise to the top. MERGE has enduring client partnerships with American Express, T-Mobile, LG, Subway, Kate Spade NY, Coach, The North Face, Meta, Adobe, BlueCross BlueShield, Abbott, Astellas, Supernus, CSL, GE Healthcare, Broward Health, Indiana University Health, Nationwide, and Morgan Stanley. With offices in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Denver, Kansas City, Montreal, New York City and Los Angeles. MERGE uses a talent-to-task process that enables clients to think higher and feel deeper about their customers.
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As our Lead Front-End Developer, you will…
Play a crucial role in our front-end practice, reporting directly to a Technical Architect and Director. In this position, you will take full ownership of cutting-edge website and web application projects from inception to completion, particularly for smaller engagements and client support needs, while also contributing significantly to larger initiatives. You will transform creative designs into dynamic, scalable, and accessible user experiences, working on a variety of client-tailored web projects and continuously enhancing existing processes and implementations. In this role, you will work with the latest technologies and pursue opportunities for professional growth. You will be accountable for your projects, mentor junior developers, and engage with clients to understand their needs and provide effective technical support.
Be Accountable and Responsible- Independently lead and own smaller-scale projects and feature enhancements from concept to deployment and post-launch support, serving as the primary technical point of contact
- Collaborate with a Technical Architect on larger initiatives and enterprise projects
- Design and implement robust front-end solutions using React, Next.js, and TypeScript, while championing best practices and suggesting technological advancements
- Create user-centric digital solutions, including standalone websites and complex content-authorable applications, leveraging headless architectures with a focus on Sitecore JSS and other headless CMS platforms
- Craft visually stunning and responsive user interfaces using Tailwind CSS and modern CSS strategies
- Apply component-based thinking to develop modular and reusable components, enhancing scalability and maintainability, and share experiences with tools like Storybook
- Work closely with UI/UX designers, backend developers, and product managers, providing technical guidance, leading code reviews, and mentoring junior developers
- Act as a client-facing technical expert for discussions and support, effectively communicating complex solutions and managing client inquiries
- Focus on performance, accessibility, and cross-browser compatibility, collaborating with the QA team to ensure high-quality deliverables
- Enhance existing processes, modernize legacy front-end systems, and contribute to a culture of continuous learning and improvement
- 5-7 years of professional front-end development experience in a senior role with project responsibility and mentoring
- 2-3 years of formal leadership experience, directly managing and mentoring developers
- Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, or equivalent experience
- Expert proficiency in React, Next.js, and TypeScript
- Strong experience with Tailwind CSS and modern CSS principles
- Proven experience with headless architectures and API consumption (GraphQL/REST)
- Direct experience interacting with clients or stakeholders in a technical support or project lead capacity
- Solid understanding of front-end build tools (e.g., Webpack, Vite) and version control (Git)
- Strong leadership potential and excellent communication skills, able to articulate complex technical ideas to technical and non-technical audiences
- Proactive problem-solver with a passion for industry trends and emerging technologies
- Experience with traditional CMS platforms like WordPress and Drupal in headless or progressively decoupled scenarios is a plus
- Familiarity with Sitecore Headless (Next.js) is a plus
At MERGE, we’re committed to fostering an environment where our team members can thrive in both their careers and personal lives, ensuring they feel supported and empowered to succeed.
MERGE believes in transparency and equity. In accordance with state regulations, we’re proud to include salary ranges in our job postings to ensure fair compensation practices.
The salary range for this role is $88,000- $107,000, based on the individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, location, and other relevant factors. The salary pay range is subject to change and may be modified at any time.
MERGE is proud to invest in benefits that include meaningful Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401K, Lifestyle Spending Account, Employer Paid Life & Disability Insurance, Flexible Time off & Holidays plus many other benefits and rewards.
Applicants for employment in the US must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the United States.
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- Agility. Delivering with a growth mindset
- Humility. Collaborating for shared success
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MERGE welcomes and celebrates diversity regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status or people with abilities. We believe that the more diverse we are, the more creative our work will be!