Lead Frontend Engineer

GENERAL DESCRIPTION We are looking for an experienced Lead Front-End Engineer to own the technical direction and evolution of our enterprise Design System. The ideal candidate is a front-end specialist with deep expertise in modern web technologies, accessibility, and reusable component architecture. This role is responsible for defining front-end engineering standards, governing the Design System, and enabling consistent adoption across multiple applications. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with designers, architects, product owners, and engineering teams while providing technical leadership, mentoring engineers, and driving engineering excellence. KEY FEATURES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES Core Responsibilities Own the technical direction and evolution of the enterprise Design SystemDesign, develop, and maintain reusable, accessible UI components and front-end frameworksDefine and maintain front-end architecture, component APIs, design tokens, theming, and engineering best practicesGovern component lifecycle, versioning, release strategy, and backward compatibilityDrive Design System adoption through technical guidance, documentation, code reviews, and developer enablementChampion accessibility by ensuring components comply with WCAG standards and accessibility best practicesLead technical discussions, architecture reviews, and engineering decisions across front-end initiativesMentor engineers and foster engineering excellence through technical coaching and knowledge sharingEngage with stakeholders across Engineering, Product, UX, and Architecture to align technical direction and deliver scalable solutionsStay current with emerging front-end technologies, accessibility standards, and industry best practicesRegulatory Responsibilities &/OR Risk Management Demonstration of appropriate values and behaviours including but not limited to standards on honesty and integrity, due care and diligence, fair dealing (treating customers fairly), management of conflicts of interest, competence and continuous development, adequate risk management, and compliance with applicable laws and regulationsTake responsibility for ensuring that risks and issues are identified and managed closely and drive all stakeholders to deliver on time and to the required quality standardsSKILLS & REQUIREMENTS Experience leading technical discussions, architecture reviews, and engineering decisionsAbility to mentor engineers, conduct code reviews, and promote engineering best practicesProven ability to collaborate effectively across Engineering, Product, UX, and Architecture teamsStrong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skillsProfessional and Technical Professional Proven experience delivering large-scale enterprise front-end applicationsDemonstrated success driving Design System adoption across multiple teams and applicationsExperience working in Agile software development environments