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Head of Front End Development Engineering • Ashford, Manchester • Hybrid Remote

Head of Front End Development Engineering • Ashford, Manchester • Hybrid Remote

Remarkable GroupLondon, England, United Kingdom
2 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Remote
Job description

Head of FrontEndDevelopment

Hybrid Remote

London or Manchester

Remarkable Group is a leader in digital transformation, helping businesses create cutting-edge customer experiences through platforms like Sitecore, Optimizely, and Microsoft CRM. We specialize in using data-driven strategies and innovative technology to shape the future of customer engagement. With a focus on cloud, commerce, and scalable solutions, Remarkable Group partners with organizations to bring personalized digital experiences to life. If you're passionate about helping brands grow and thrive in a dynamic digital landscape, this is a place where you can make an impact.

Our Culture

Remarkable Group's company culture is centered around being "remarkable," with a strong emphasis on innovation, continuous learning, and a deep sense of purpose. Employees are encouraged to be adventurous, open-minded, and driven by passion and determination. The group places a significant focus on personal development and professional growth, offering opportunities for ongoing training and skills enhancement. We foster a collaborative environment where diversity, equity, and inclusivity are actively championed. The company promotes flexible working, sustainability, and social responsibility, ensuring that its operations leave a positive impact on both the environment and the communities it serves!

Purpose of Role

As the Head of Front End Development, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our digital agency. You will lead a team of talented front-end developers, ensuring they deliver exceptional user experiences through cutting-edge head / headless development.

Key Accountabilities

  • Oversee and mentor a team of front-end developers, fostering a collaborative and innovative work environment.
  • Recruit, hire, and train top-tier front-end talent to strengthen the team's capabilities.
  • Set clear goals and expectations, providing regular feedback and performance reviews.
  • Lead front-end development efforts on complex projects, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality results.
  • Collaborate with other ‘Heads of’ and other stakeholders to define and deliver on project requirements and scope.
  • Estimate front-end development timelines and resource needs for projects and new business opportunities.
  • Oversee Front End team project budgets and ensure efficient resource allocation.
  • Drive innovation and explore new technologies to enhance our front-end development capabilities.
  • Stay abreast of emerging trends in headless development and identify opportunities to leverage them.
  • Contribute to the development of innovative front-end solutions that meet client needs and exceed expectations.

Technical Competencies

  • Able to provide technical guidance and support to the team, ensuring they adhere to coding standards and best practices.
  • Ability to architect and design scalable, reusable, and maintainable front-end components and libraries.
  • Successful track record of collaborating with back-end developers to ensure seamless integration between front-end and back-end systems.
  • Experience of working with enterprise level CMS and DXP platforms – ideally Sitecore or Optimizely.
  • Ability to use technical skills and develop high quality front end code – a willingness to be ‘hands-on’.
  • Fully up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in frontend headless development, specifically best practices and development in ReactJS, NextJS, and TypeScript.
  • Experience with server-side rendering (SSR) and static site generation (SSG).
  • Experience with state management libraries (e.g., Redux).
  • Familiarity with GraphQL and REST APIs.
  • Proven expertise in ReactJS, NextJS, and TypeScript.
  • Deep understanding of JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.
  • Experience with testing frameworks and methodologies.

    • Previous Experience and Skills

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
  • 7+ years of experience in front-end development, with a strong focus on headless architectures.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to lead and motivate a team.
  • Passion for new innovative technologies and AI to drive forward technical excellence.
  • You will have built (personally contributed) to enterprise grade web sites from scratch and delivered creative working digital solutions for web and mobile applications.

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