Job Title : Technical Lead Frontend
Experience : 8-10 Years
Location : Chennai
Shift Timing : 8 : 30 AM 5 : 30 PM
Type of Position : Contract / Permanent
Position Overview :
We are looking for a Technical Lead Frontend to lead the development of HMG-CMS (Content Management System), a large-scale digital transformation project. The role will involve designing and implementing user experience-focused frontend architecture while transitioning from an AEM-based website to a self-developed CMS.
This is a leadership role where you will drive frontend design, mentor junior developers, ensure code quality, and deliver highly performant, secure, and scalable Skills :
- 3+ years in React-based frontend development
- Experience with Gatsby / Static Site Generation (SSG)
- Strong knowledge of web performance optimization & accessibility
- Expertise in HTTP protocol & RESTful API integration
- 2+ years of Tech Lead / Team Lead experience
- Experience in code reviews & technical Skills :
- Experience with CMS systems (e.g., WordPress)
- Knowledge of Shadow DOM
- Familiarity with the automotive industry domain (vehicle models, specifications, etc.)
- Experience in CI / CD pipelines & CDN caching strategies
- Exposure to security vulnerability analysis & Competencies :
- Frontend architecture design & technology selection
- Data structure design for page components
- Performance optimization & troubleshooting
- Use of monitoring tools (Lighthouse, Web Vitals)
- Technical insights to enhance UI / UX quality
Soft Skills :
Strong ownership & accountabilityExcellent communication & collaboration (including with Korean-speaking teams)Problem-solving mindsetPassion for mentoring junior developersAbility to handle emergency Responsibilities Leadership :Lead frontend architecture design & technical decisionsDistribute tasks, mentor, and guide developersMaintain code quality & UI / UX stability through reviewsEstablish best practices & development Development :Build components using React & GatsbyImplement CMS content rendering & SSGDevelop client logic for backend API integrationImprove component encapsulation using Shadow DOMEnsure accessibility & responsive designOptimize performance & loading Operations & Management :Monitor performance (Lighthouse, Web Vitals)Address security vulnerabilities & incident response (on-call included)Manage frontend logic via Lambda functionsEstablish & operate CDN caching & Integration :Work closely with backend teams for seamless integrationDefine & implement UI / UX requirements with design teamsConsider integration with HMG-CommerceDerive frontend requirements based on CMS content structure(ref : hirist.tech)