Front-End Team Lead
About this role
We’re looking for a talented and driven Front-End Team Leader to lead the development and evolution of our front-end architecture across web, mobile, and POS interfaces.This is a senior technical and leadership role, focused on driving delivery, improving front-end performance and user experience, and ensuring design consistency and technical excellence across the product suite. You’ll guide a small team of front-end developers and collaborate closely with UX/UI, Product, and Engineering stakeholders to deliver high-quality user-facing features.Benefits Holidays: 25-30 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays), with increased entitlement based on service. Competitive Salary: Up £52,000 - £58,000 based on experience Nest Pension scheme Discretionary company bonus Annual Training Allowance: Receive support for certifications and professional development. Birthday Leave: Enjoy a day off on your birthday to celebrate. Team Outings & Events: Be part of a collaborative and social team culture. Key ResponsibilitiesLeadership & Team DevelopmentLead and mentor a team of front-end developers, promoting best practices, clean code, and design consistency.Plan and manage delivery cycles in coordination with Product, UX, and QA teams.Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance culture within the team.Support the professional development and progression of front-end engineers.Technical OwnershipOwn and evolve the front-end architecture for DigiTickets’ core platforms (web, mobile, and POS).Drive improvements in front-end performance, accessibility, and responsiveness.Establish and maintain scalable design systems and reusable component libraries.Champion modern front-end technologies, frameworks, and tooling.Collaboration & DeliveryTranslate product and UX requirements into robust, user-friendly technical solutions.Collaborate closely with the UX/UI and Product teams to ensure a cohesive user experience across platforms.Work with back-end teams to align API integration and interface logic.Provide input into feature planning, release management, and product roadmap discussions.Code Quality & StandardsEnsure adherence to coding standards, testing frameworks, and documentation practices.Implement and maintain automated front-end testing pipelines (unit, integration, E2E).Conduct regular code reviews and performance audits.Stakeholder CommunicationCommunicate technical progress, risks, and blockers to internal stakeholders.Work with Support, Sales, and Client Services to assist with technical queries and demos when required.Provide visibility into front-end priorities and status across departments.Required Skills & Experience4+ years of professional experience in front-end development, with 1+ years in a leadership or mentoring role.Deep expertise in modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., Vue.js, React, or Angular), with a strong preference for Vue.js.Proficient in HTML5, CSS3, and responsive design best practices.Experience working with design systems and scalable UI architecture.Solid understanding of performance optimisation, accessibility (WCAG), and cross-browser compatibility.Comfortable working with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and agile methodologies.Strong communication and collaboration skills.DesirableExperience working with SaaS products, ticketing, or eCommerce platforms.Familiarity with backend integration using GraphQL.Experience with TypeScript, Vue, and similar tools.Knowledge of testing frameworks such as Cypress, Vitest, or Jest.Understanding of mobile/responsive UI development and/or hybrid app frameworks (e.g., Capacitor or Ionic).
What this role is, and what else it is called
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