Job Title: Lead Frontend Engineer Company Name: Vaimo Job Url: https://www.simplyhired.com/job/8y9qmzfYDe-dGGsi5lq7Ib-HNdCjpzGZCctVRKzUpfqzFvb4qrwpHg Job Description: Lead Frontend Engineer Vaimo Chicago, IL Job Details 12 hours ago Qualifications Web accessibility Azure Continuous Delivery (CD) implementation Content management systems IT system monitoring Jest Shopify 11+ years Scalable systems Quality assurance within IT .NET Microservices PHP Team development Technical solutions implementation Solution architecture design Docker Cloud-based systems Application design Next.js Terraform Mentoring Scalability Software testing Web applications GraphQL Workshop facilitation Distributed computing Playwright Senior level AI Cross-functional collaboration Project leadership Leadership TypeScript Pre-sales Amazon EKS Cross-functional communication Stakeholder management Full Job Description Vaimo is a full-service digital experience agency that helps brands and businesses grow by uniting commerce, content, data, and insights into seamless, engaging, and beautifully designed customer experiences. With 16+ years of experience and offices across the Nordics, EMEA, and North America, we combine strategy, design, and technology to create digital experiences that drive measurable results. Our teams work across B2C, B2B, and D2C - from redefining global lifestyle brands to transforming complex enterprise ecosystems. What unites our work is a simple belief: Experience is Everything. We design and build digital experiences that connect people and brands - seamlessly, meaningfully, and for impact. We’re looking for a Lead Frontend Engineer to lead the development of a new web application built with Next.js 16 (App Router), React 19, and TypeScript. The frontend will be part of a broader microservices architecture deployed on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS). This is a hands-on leadership role. You will build the application from the ground up, write production-ready code daily, shape architectural decisions, and represent the frontend team in discussions with stakeholders and clients. Key Responsibilities Lead the design and delivery of scalable frontend solutions for medium and large-scale projects Own planning, estimation, technical design, implementation, and quality assurance Define and maintain frontend architecture standards and best practices Provide technical leadership, mentorship, and code review support to team members Collaborate cross-functionally with backend, UX/UI, QA, DevOps, and Product teams Continuously improve team capabilities through knowledge sharing and professional development Act as a technical client-facing representative when needed, leading workshops and architectural discussions Support commercial activities, including solution scoping, estimations, and pre-sales engagements Skills & Requirements Core Expertise - Must have Strong experience with React and Next.js (App Router) in production environments Deep understanding of SSR, SSG, ISR, and hybrid rendering strategies Expert-level TypeScript and modern frontend architecture design Experience integrating frontend applications within distributed microservices ecosystems, including API contract awareness Strong knowledge of frontend testing (e.g., Playwright, Jest) Ability to define and maintain architectural standards Experience leading technical decisions and mentoring engineers Should have Integration with REST or GraphQL APIs in distributed systems Experience with headless CMS platforms (e.g., Contentful, Sanity) Experience delivering frontend applications within CI/CD pipelines and containerized cloud environments (e.g., Docker, AKS) Performance optimization and accessibility best practices Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools Nice to Have Terraform basics (ability to understand infrastructure definitions) Experience with commerce platforms (Shopify, Adobe Commerce, etc.) Monitoring & observability tooling (Application Insights or similar) Familiarity with backend technologies (.NET, Node.js, PHP) What we offer A variety of small and large digital commerce projects for well-known brands. A chance to shape how we deliver for US clients with strong EU-team support. Flexible, modern working environment with work–life balance. Competitive salary, benefits, and access to AI tools, Google Workspace, Slack, Jira, and Confluence.