Lead Frontend Software Engineer; Next.js & React
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60611, USA
Listed on 2026-04-14
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Software Development
Full Stack Developer, Software Engineer, Front End Developer, React.js
Job Description Job Information
Lead Frontend Software Engineer
Location: Chicago, IL (On-site, Remote)
Work Type: 100% remote role in Chicago area. May require onsite interviews.
AboutThe Role
Join Cars Commerce in shaping the future of Automotive Commerce by developing a new dealer-facing product. This greenfield opportunity focuses on an AI-first engineering approach using Claude Code, Next.js, and React to build a "must-have" product from the ground up.
About YouYou are a Lead Frontend Software Engineer who thrives in the early stages of product development ("v1 to v10"). You are AI-native, proficient with Claude Code, and champion performance, usability, and accessibility. You understand the importance of testing, observability, and CI/CD pipelines.
Why You'll Be Excited About This Role- Lead Greenfield Architecture & Development of a newly launched Hub website using Next.js and React.
- Author and Evolve Component Libraries and design systems.
- Drive Product Value & Insights by partnering with data and product teams.
- Engage in Cross-Team Collaboration with engineering, design, and product partners.
- Utilize AI-Orchestration with Claude Code to enhance team output.
- Focus on Engineering Excellence with robust testing, observability, and CI/CD pipelines.
- Provide Mentorship & Technical Leadership to the team.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience.
- 8+ years of front-end software engineering experience.
- Expert proficiency in Next.js, React, and Type Script.
- Demonstrated experience building accessible, themeable design systems.
- Proven ability to design scalable front-end architectures for SaaS or B2B enterprise tools.
- High proficiency with Claude Code (or similar LLM-based development tools).
- Deep knowledge of browser fundamentals and Core Web Vitals optimization.
- Solid understanding of RESTful APIs and secure authentication/authorization patterns.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Experience with modern CI/CD, UI testing frameworks, and observability tools.
- Willingness to participate in an on-call rotation.
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Benefits- Medical, Dental & Vision Healthcare Plans
- New Hire Stipend for Home Office Set-Up
- Generous PTO
- Paid Holidays, Floating Holiday, Volunteer Day, Recharge Day
Note:
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