Lead Frontend Engineer at Vaimo: build a Next.js 16 app from the ground up, guide architecture, mentor a global team, and deliver accessible, high-impact experiences.
We are looking for a Lead Frontend Engineer to steward the development of a new web application built with Next.js 16 (App Router), React 19, and TypeScript. As a cornerstone of a broader microservices architecture on Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), this role offers a blend of technical craft and team mentorship. You will cultivate the application from the ground up, contributing to production-ready code daily while guiding architectural decisions and partnering with stakeholders and clients to realize a shared vision.
Key Responsibilities
Guide the design and delivery of resilient frontend solutions for medium and large-scale projects.
Oversee planning, estimation, and technical design, ensuring a high standard of collective quality assurance.
Facilitate the definition and maintenance of frontend architecture standards and best practices.
Provide supportive leadership, mentorship, and code review feedback to foster the growth of team members.
Collaborate cross-functionally with backend, UX/UI, QA, DevOps, and Product teams to ensure cohesive outcomes.
Enrich team capabilities through continuous knowledge sharing and professional development.
Serve as a technical ambassador in client-facing discussions, facilitating workshops and architectural dialogues.
Support commercial activities by providing thoughtful solution scoping, estimations, and pre-sales engagement.
Skills & Requirements
Core Expertise
Advanced proficiency with React and Next.js (App Router) in production environments.
Comprehensive understanding of SSR, SSG, ISR, and hybrid rendering strategies.
Strong command of TypeScript and modern frontend architecture design.
Experience integrating frontend applications within distributed microservices, with an awareness of API contracts.
Adept at frontend testing frameworks (e.g., Playwright, Jest) to ensure software health.
Ability to nurture and maintain architectural standards across the team.
Experience supporting technical decisions and empowering fellow engineers.
Value-Add Skills
Collaborative experience with REST or GraphQL APIs in distributed systems.
Familiarity with headless CMS platforms (e.g., Contentful, Sanity).
Experience contributing to CI/CD pipelines and containerized cloud environments (e.g., Docker, AKS).
A commitment to performance optimization and accessibility best practices.
Openness to utilizing AI-assisted development tools to enhance workflow.
Nice to Have
Understanding of Terraform or infrastructure definitions.
Background in commerce platforms (Shopify, Adobe Commerce, etc.).
Exposure to monitoring and observability tools (Application Insights or similar).
General awareness of backend technologies (.NET, Node.js, PHP).
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CULTURE_&_PERKS
Hybrid Working
Flexible hybrid arrangements across our 20 offices in 15 markets — work where you do your best work.
Remote-First
Fully remote roles available across multiple markets — work from wherever you are.
International Projects
Work on complex, global ecommerce projects for leading B2B, B2C, and D2C brands across 15 markets.
Cross-Cultural Team
Collaborate daily with 650+ colleagues across 20 offices spanning the Nordics, EMEA, North America, and beyond.
Career Progression
Clear opportunities to grow your role and advance your career within a global, fast-growing agency.
Learning Budget
Paid certifications and professional development opportunities to keep your skills sharp and your career moving.
Workplace Pension
Pension savings plan to help you build long-term financial security.
Company Phone
Company phone with subscription provided so you're always connected without the personal expense.
Company Car
Company car provided where applicable — a practical perk for roles that need it.
Permanent Contract
Permanent employment contracts — join a stable, long-term team, not a revolving door.
