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$250/hr

This role operates as a technical lead; you'll set technical direction, make front end architecture decisions, and lead a team of engineers in Ukraine, while still writing code and shipping features ...

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Staff Front End Engineer

Redwood City, CA · On-site

$250/hr

This role operates as a technical lead; you'll set technical direction, make front end architecture decisions, and lead a team of engineers in Ukraine, while still writing code and shipping features ...

Zūm

CA · On-site

This role operates as a technical lead; you'll set technical direction, make front end architecture decisions, and lead a team of engineers in Ukraine, while still writing code and shipping features ...

Zūm

Staff Front End Engineer

Redwood City, CA · On-site +1

This role operates as a technical lead; you'll set technical direction, make front end architecture decisions, and lead a team of engineers in Ukraine, while still writing code and shipping features ...

Zūm Services, Inc.

$250/hr

This role operates as a technical lead; you'll set technical direction, make front end architecture decisions, and lead a team of engineers in Ukraine, while still writing code and shipping features ...

Onyx

Technical Lead, Frontend

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$200K - $400K/yr

Doing everything frontend for the default open-source chat interface, enterprise search platform ... Degree in Computer Science or related technical field * Previous founder or early engineer at seed ...

Interon IT Solutions

Technical Lead

Malvern, PA · On-site

Develop modern frontend components using Angular and TypeScript . * Design reusable components ... Lead technical design and ensure alignment with serverless and event-driven architecture. * Build ...

Sekai

Technical Lead

About the Role We are looking for a Technical Lead to drive technical execution across backend, frontend, mobile, AI, and data. This is not a traditional people-management role. You will act as a ...

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How much do front end technical lead jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for front end technical lead in the United States is $156,348.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $116,000.00 and $205,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Front End Technical Lead vs Front End Developer?

AspectFront End Technical LeadFront End Developer
ResponsibilitiesOversees technical strategy, mentors team, ensures code quality, and coordinates project architecture.Develops user interfaces, writes code, and implements design specifications.
Required SkillsStrong coding skills, leadership, architecture knowledge, and experience with frameworks.Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks like React or Angular.
Work EnvironmentLeads teams in collaborative environments, often in larger projects or organizations.Works individually or within small teams on feature development.

The main difference is that the Front End Technical Lead focuses on guiding the technical direction and mentoring, while the Front End Developer primarily concentrates on coding and implementing features. The lead role involves more strategic and leadership responsibilities, whereas the developer role is more execution-focused.

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Infographic showing various Front End Technical Lead job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $156,348 per year, or $75.2 per hour.

Front-End Technical Lead - Wagtail CMS

Bethesda, MD • On-site

Black Canyon Consulting
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Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 20 days ago

Job description

Overview
Black Canyon Consulting (BCC) is searching for a Front-End Technical Lead with strong experience in React, Next.js, Django-integrated front-end development, Headless CMS integration, and Web Design System implementation. This role will lead front-end architecture, delivery, and adoption of a Web Design System for modern, accessible, and scalable public-facing web platforms. .
You will join NCBI's team of web developers and software engineers to build robust, flexible web applications, APIs, and services. This role calls for an expert web developer - with knowledge and experience in modern web development, testing, UI design and usability principles, and ability to work effectively with user researchers, designers, product managers, scientists, security and DevOps engineers
Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Lead front-end architecture and implementation using Django, React, Next.js, JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML, and CSS.
  • Drive the adoption of the NCBI Web Design System, including component strategy, implementation standards, documentation, reusable patterns, and best practices.
  • Guide integration with Headless CMS platforms using Wagtail CMS.
  • Consume CMS-driven content through GraphQL APIs, REST APIs, or other structured content services.
  • Support front-end development within Django, React, and Next.js based applications, including templates and static asset workflows.
  • Lead implementation of reusable UI components using the Web Design System.
  • Establish front-end coding standards, component patterns, documentation, and review processes.
  • Mentor front-end developers and provide technical guidance across projects.
  • Collaborate with UX, design, content, backend, CMS, DevOps, product, and stakeholder teams.
  • Ensure solutions meet accessibility, performance, SEO, scalability, and maintainability goals.
    Support troubleshooting, testing, deployment, release planning, and production support.
Required qualifications:
  • BS in Computer Science
  • 5+ years of Full stack Web applications development, using Django, React, and Next.js.
  • Strong experience with Django, React, Next.js, JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML, and CSS.
  • Proven front-end technical leadership experience on web platform projects.
  • Experience implementing, extending, or supporting adoption of a Web Design System across teams or products.
  • Experience integrating with Headless CMS platforms and consuming GraphQL or REST APIs.
  • Strong understanding of accessibility, including Section 508 and WCAG.
  • Experience with Git, CI/CD, testing, performance optimization, responsive design, and modern front-end workflows.
  • Strong communication, mentoring, documentation, and stakeholder collaboration skills
Preferred qualifications:
  • Experience with public-facing government, scientific, biomedical, or research websites.
  • Familiarity with U.S. Web Design System or similar enterprise design systems.
  • Experience with Wagtail CMS in a headless or hybrid architecture.
  • Experience with accessibility testing tools, SEO, analytics, Core Web Vitals, Docker, cloud hosting, CDN configuration, and Agile teams.
Benefits and Salary
We attract the best people in the business with our competitive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision coverage, 401k plan with employer contribution, paid holidays, vacation, and tuition reimbursement.
We offer a competitive salary commensurate with experience and location. If you enjoy being a part of a high performing, professional service and technology focused organization, please apply today!

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