Lead Front End Engineer
Apply NowCompany: Foot Locker
Location: Irving, TX 75061
Description:
Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Front-End Engineer to join our dynamic development team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for building responsive and user-friendly web applications, a strong eye for design, and expertise in modern front-end technologies. As a Lead Front-End Engineer, you will lead the development of intuitive interfaces, mentor junior developers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions.
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain scalable, responsive, and reusable web interfaces.
Collaborate with product managers, designers, and backend engineers to translate business requirements into technical specifications.
Contribute to and author new coding best practices & standards.
Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
Troubleshoot and resolve front-end issues to ensure seamless user experience.
Mentor junior team members and contribute to a culture of technical excellence.
Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends to improve processes and systems.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
Experience: 5+ years of professional experience in front-end development.
Expert proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript/TypeScript.
Working experience with one or more modern front-end frameworks/libraries (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js).
Strong understanding of responsive design, cross-browser compatibility, and web accessibility standards.
Working experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
Solid knowledge of RESTful APIs and integrating front-end with back-end systems.
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with build tools and package managers (e.g., Webpack, Babel, npm/yarn).
Experience with performance optimization tools and techniques.
Proficiency in CSS pre-processors like SASS or LESS.
Knowledge of GraphQL and state management libraries (e.g., Redux, Zustand).
Familiarity with testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, Cypress) and test-driven development (TDD).
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and deployment strategies.
Experience with Agile/Scrum leadership and development practices.
Prior experience working on enterprise-scale applications or complex systems.
Benefits
The annual base salary range is $115,000 - $160,000. This range represents the anticipated low and high end of the salary for this position. This role is also eligible to receive short term incentives that align with individual and company performance. Salary will be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Salary is one component of the Foot Locker, Inc. total compensation package, which includes the below.
Foot Locker Benefits:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Lead Front-End Engineer to join our dynamic development team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for building responsive and user-friendly web applications, a strong eye for design, and expertise in modern front-end technologies. As a Lead Front-End Engineer, you will lead the development of intuitive interfaces, mentor junior developers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions.
Responsibilities
Design, develop, and maintain scalable, responsive, and reusable web interfaces.
Collaborate with product managers, designers, and backend engineers to translate business requirements into technical specifications.
Contribute to and author new coding best practices & standards.
Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
Troubleshoot and resolve front-end issues to ensure seamless user experience.
Mentor junior team members and contribute to a culture of technical excellence.
Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends to improve processes and systems.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
Experience: 5+ years of professional experience in front-end development.
Expert proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript/TypeScript.
Working experience with one or more modern front-end frameworks/libraries (e.g., React, Angular, Vue.js).
Strong understanding of responsive design, cross-browser compatibility, and web accessibility standards.
Working experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
Solid knowledge of RESTful APIs and integrating front-end with back-end systems.
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with build tools and package managers (e.g., Webpack, Babel, npm/yarn).
Experience with performance optimization tools and techniques.
Proficiency in CSS pre-processors like SASS or LESS.
Knowledge of GraphQL and state management libraries (e.g., Redux, Zustand).
Familiarity with testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, Cypress) and test-driven development (TDD).
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and deployment strategies.
Experience with Agile/Scrum leadership and development practices.
Prior experience working on enterprise-scale applications or complex systems.
Benefits
The annual base salary range is $115,000 - $160,000. This range represents the anticipated low and high end of the salary for this position. This role is also eligible to receive short term incentives that align with individual and company performance. Salary will be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Salary is one component of the Foot Locker, Inc. total compensation package, which includes the below.
Foot Locker Benefits:
- Employee Discount
- Paid Time Off
- Medical | Dental | Vision Coverage
- 401(k) | Roth 401(k)
- Stock Purchase Plan
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account
- Opportunities for Advancement
- Tuition Reimbursement for Qualified Courses
- Strong Company Culture
- Employee Resource Groups