Lead Frontend Engineer

We are looking for a passionate and experienced Senior Full-Stack Developer to lead the design and development of accessibility-compliant web applications. Your primary focus will be on frontend engineering using React (JavaScript/TypeScript), while contributing to or collaborating on backend development, preferably using Ruby on Rails. You will work closely with designers, accessibility experts, and product teams to ensure our products are inclusive and compliant with WCAG standards.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the architecture and implementation of accessible front-end features using React.
• Translate accessibility requirements (WCAG, ARIA) into robust, scalable front-end code.
• Collaborate with backend teams to integrate APIs and business logic.
• Review code for accessibility compliance, performance, and best practices.
• Mentor junior developers and provide technical guidance.
• Stay updated on industry trends and accessibility legislation.

Requirements:

• 6+ years of professional full-stack development experience.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript and modern React ecosystem (Hooks, Context API, etc. ).
• In-depth understanding of web accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1+), ARIA roles, and screen-reader behaviour.
• Ability to build, audit, and maintain components for accessibility (keyboard navigation, focus management, semantic HTML).
• Experience with unit and integration testing frameworks (Jest, React Testing Library).
• Good understanding of REST APIs and state management tools.
• Exposure to or working knowledge of Ruby on Rails is a plus.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Nice to Have:

• Experience working with CI/CD pipelines.
• Familiarity with tools like Axe, Lighthouse, or Wave for accessibility auditing.
• Experience with design systems and component libraries (e. g., Storybook, MUI).