Lead Frontend Developer

Lead Software Developer (Sitecore / Headless / Cloud) Role Overview

This position provides senior technical leadership for enterprise application and digital platform initiatives, with a strong focus on Sitecore-based solutions and modern headless architectures.

The Lead Developer will guide complex development efforts, influence platform strategy, and ensure high-quality delivery across content, commerce, and integration systems. This role combines hands‑on engineering with mentoring, architectural input, and delivery ownership.

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of complex Sitecore-based applications
• Build and maintain headless solutions using Sitecore XM Cloud and Sitecore JSS
• Translate business and marketing requirements into scalable digital experiences
• Serve as technical authority for Sitecore architecture and integrations
• Conduct code reviews and enforce development standards
• Partner with architecture and product teams on system design and roadmaps
• Define testing strategies and quality assurance processes
• Troubleshoot critical production issues and act as escalation lead
• Support platform upgrades and vendor evaluations
• Maintain technical documentation and solution designs
• Promote secure coding practices and compliance standards
• Provide after‑hours support for high‑priority systems when needed
• Share best practices and technical knowledge across teams
• Mentor junior and mid‑level Sitecore developers
• Provide technical coaching and performance feedback
• Support hiring, onboarding, and skills development
• Foster collaboration and delivery accountability
• Help set and monitor individual and team goals

• Lead major digital initiatives with minimal supervision
• Influence technical priorities and modernization efforts
• Improve development efficiency and system reliability
• Drive continuous improvement across teams

• Provide hands‑on guidance for complex Sitecore implementations
• Lead architectural decisions for headless and composable platforms
• Resolve cross‑system performance and integration issues
• Establish coding, documentation, and deployment standards
• Evaluate and implement new tools and frameworks

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
• Typically 6–8+ years in software development
• Demonstrated leadership on enterprise web platforms
• Strong background in CMS and digital experience platforms
• Experience working in complex, multi‑system environments

• Strong expertise with Sitecore XM Cloud and headless CMS architecture
• Experience with Sitecore JSS and API‑first development
• Advanced proficiency in React, Next.js, and modern front‑end frameworks
• Experience with MACH and composable DXP strategies
• Familiarity with cloud hosting platforms and CI/CD pipelines
• Knowledge of microservices and integration patterns