Lead Frontend Engineer

hace 1 mes


Ciudad de México Balsam Brands A tiempo completo

Company Description

Balsam Brands is a global, eCommerce retailer with roots in seasonal, Christmas, and home décor. We are thrilled to extend our reach into Mexico City, bringing the magic of the holidays to a vibrant new location. Your role will be pivotal in shaping the future and trajectory of our company right here in Mexico City

Why Balsam Brands? At Balsam Brands, we're not just a company. Our people-first approach means that you're not just an employee; you're a valued member of a community that values relationship building, authenticity, and doing the right thing. We've been sharing joy across the globe, with growing teams in Boise, ID, Redwood City, CA, Dublin, IE, and Manila, PH. Now, we're excited to welcome talent from the heart of Mexico City, MX

Our Mission: Create Joy Together. Join us in empowering our team and partners to love what they do. At Balsam Brands, we're about more than just the products we sell; we're about creating experiences that inspire meaningful moments with family and friends. Your work will contribute to our larger mission of giving back to our families and communities in impactful ways.

When you join Balsam Brands in Mexico City, you're not just joining a company; you're joining a culture of caring and interesting people doing challenging work to grow together to delight our customers. Together, we're building a workplace where everyone feels welcome, supported, and encouraged to bring their best selves to work every day.

Ready to be a part of the joy? Explore more about the Lead Frontend Engineer role below and apply today

Job Description

This full-time position reports to the Senior Engineering Manager and will work remote in Mexico City. To ensure sufficient overlap with functional and cross-functional team members globally, some flexibility with this role's regular work schedule will be required. Most of our teams have overlap with early morning and/or early evening PST. Specific scheduling needs for this role will be discussed in the initial interview.

What you’ll do:

  • Lead and mentor a team of frontend engineers, providing guidance on coding practices, design patterns, and software architecture
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and backend engineers, to deliver high-quality, scalable, and performant frontend solutions
  • Architect, develop, and maintain efficient and reusable code using cutting-edge technologies such as React, Next.js, and Vercel
  • Optimize web applications for Core Web Vitals and ensure a seamless user experience
  • Implement and maintain REST APIs, serverless functions, and server-side rendering (SSR) to enhance application functionality
  • Integrate with Content Management Systems (CMS) to manage and display dynamic content on the frontend
  • Work in an Agile Scrum environment, participating in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives to ensure project timelines and deliverables are met
  • Collaborate with backend teams to design and consume RESTful APIs for seamless communication between frontend and backend systems of a headless application

What you bring to the table:

  • Must be fluent in English, both written and verbal
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field strongly preferred
  • Proven experience as a frontend engineer, with at least 3 years of team leadership or lead engineering experience
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor a team of engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively in a team-oriented environment

Required Skills:

  • Proficient in React and Next.js frameworks
  • In-depth knowledge of Core Web Vitals and best practices for frontend performance optimization
  • Strong understanding of agile Scrum methodologies and principles
  • Hands-on experience with REST APIs and serverless functions
  • Expertise in server-side rendering (SSR) techniques for enhanced application speed and SEO
  • Familiarity with Content Management Systems (CMS) for dynamic content integration
  • Experience building composable UIs and/or component libraries with React
  • Experience with Redux or another React application state manager
  • Experience with testing frameworks such as Jest and React Testing Library
  • Strong understanding of unit testing, integration testing, and end-to-end testing principles
  • Experience optimizing React applications using tools like React Profiler, Chrome DevTools, and techniques like code splitting and lazy loading
  • Thorough understanding of WCAG2.2 principles and guidelines

Preferred Skills:

  • Experience with Dynamic Yield (DY) for personalized content delivery
  • Experience with Vercel deployment and hosting
  • Knowledge of AWS Lambda for serverless computing
  • Familiarity with monitoring tools like New Relic for performance analysis
  • Understanding of error tracking tools such as Noibu
  • Exposure to GitHub Copilot for efficient code generation
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines
  • Strong understanding of SEO; URL structure, structured data

Notes: This is a full-time (40 hours/week), indefinite position with benefits. Velocity Global is the Employer of Record for Balsam Brands' Mexico City location, and you will be employed and provided benefits under their payroll. Balsam Brands has partnered with Velocity Global to act as your Employer of Record to ensure your employment will comply with all local laws and regulations and you will receive an exceptional employment experience.

Benefits Offered:

  • Competitive compensation; salary is reviewed yearly and may be adjusted as part of the normal compensation review process
  • Career development and growth opportunities; access to online learning solutions and annual stipend for continuous learning
  • Fully remote work and flexible schedule
  • Collaborate in a multicultural environment; learn and share best practices around the globe
  • Government mandated benefits (IMSS, INFONAVIT, 50% vacation premium)
  • Healthcare coverage provided for the employee and dependents
  • Life insurance provided for the employee
  • 13% employee savings fund, capped to the legal limit
  • Monthly grocery coupons
  • Monthly non-taxable amount for the electricity and internet services
  • 20 days Christmas bonus
  • Paid Time Off: Official Mexican holidays and 12 vacation days (increases with years of service), plus additional wellness days available at start of employment

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.


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