Staff Engineer / Technology Lead (Front-end)

Apply Digital is a global experience transformation partner driving AI-powered change for clients like Kraft Heinz, NFL, and Lululemon. With over 750 team members across ten cities, they operate within a 'pod' structure emphasizing collaboration and agile methodologies. This Staff Engineer / Technology Lead role is key in driving high-performance front-end applications and mentoring engineers within a hybrid-friendly environment with remote options.

Requirements

• Strong proficiency in English (written and verbal communication)
• Experience driving delivery excellence, leading and mentoring a team of engineers, QA automation engineers and data analysts
• Experience working with remote teams in North America and Latin America (LATAM)
• Deep expertise in TypeScript, with extensive experience in modern Next.js (14+) and React (18+)
• A strong understanding of a11y and WCAG principles
• Strong experience with modern CSS methodologies, specifically Tailwind CSS
• Experience with modular front-end architectures, component-driven development, and design systems
• Solid understanding of API consumption patterns, including REST, GraphQL and WebSockets
• Experience with performance optimization techniques, including code-splitting, lazy loading, image optimization, and CDN strategies
• Familiarity with headless CMS platforms, specifically Contentful
• Experience with cloud platforms such as Google Cloud Platform (preferred) or similar
• Understanding of containerization technologies for development environments
• Understanding of Google Cloud Run as a web application run time environment
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines for front-end deployments (GitHub Actions preferred)
• Knowledge of front-end security best practices, including CSP, OWASP Top 10, and secure authentication/authorization mechanisms (OAuth, JWT)

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits
• Vacation policy
• Great projects
• An inclusive and safe environment
• Learning opportunities