MRJ Recruitment - Lead Front-End Developer

Front-End Developer is needed in Leeds, United Kingdom.

Client: MRJ Recruitment

Location: Leeds, United Kingdom

Contract: Full-time, Full-time, Full-time

Job Description

As a Lead Frontend Developer in the eCommerce sector, you will play a crucial role in shaping the customer-facing platform of the business, focusing on innovation, performance, and user experience. This position involves not just writing clean and efficient code but also owning the frontend strategy, mentoring a talented team, and influencing the future of the digital experience.

Responsibilities

You will be expected to:

• Own the frontend stack, ensuring high performance and maintainability.
• Evaluate new tools and frameworks to enhance development efficiency.
• Drive the long-term frontend vision in line with product and business goals.
• Lead by example—coding, reviewing, and refining the development process.
• Implement modern development workflows and enforce best practices.
• Act as a bridge between frontend, product, UX, and marketing teams.
• Translate technical ideas into actionable insights for business stakeholders.
• Represent the team in strategic discussions, shaping the future roadmap.
• Support the professional development of junior and mid-level developers.
• Create a culture of knowledge-sharing and technical excellence.
• Keep the team updated on the latest trends in frontend development and eCommerce.

Requirements

The ideal candidate should have:

• 5 years or more experience in Shopify and HTML, CSS, JavaScript.
• Strong proficiency in modern frontend frameworks, with bonus experience in Hydrogen/Oxygen, NextJS, RemixJS, or TypeScript.
• Experience leading teams or mentoring developers in a fast-paced environment.
• A problem-solver with an analytical mindset and a keen eye for performance optimisation.
• Clear communication skills to bridge the gap between technical and business aspects.