Front End Technical Lead

As a Front End Technical Lead at Crossvale, you will be responsible for leading the development of responsive user interfaces, collaborating with Solutions Architects to translate design and functional requirements into actionable plans. You'll build, test, and maintain dynamic web applications using Angular, develop reusable design systems, and ensure seamless integration with back-end systems while optimizing performance for various devices.

To qualify for the Front End Technical Lead position at Crossvale, candidates should have over 10 years of front-end development experience, a bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or a related field (or equivalent experience). Proficiency in Angular (v15+), HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript/TypeScript is essential, along with strong knowledge of performance optimization, Git version control, and responsiveness in design.

The Front End Technical Lead role at Crossvale is distinct due to its focus on collaborative culture and project ownership. You will not only lead the development of dynamic interfaces but also work closely with cross-functional teams and have a significant impact on project outcomes while ensuring adherence to production standards and best practices.

At Crossvale, professional development is a core focus. As a Front End Technical Lead, you will have access to continuous learning opportunities, collaborative team projects, and exposure to cutting-edge technologies. This role encourages proactive identification of risks and improvement opportunities, fostering an environment that supports your growth as a leader.

The Front End Technical Lead position at Crossvale operates on a hybrid model, requiring on-site presence at the office three days a week. This structure allows for dynamic collaboration while accommodating flexibility in your work schedule.

When answering this question, highlight specific projects where you used Angular to enhance user interfaces. Discuss your responsibilities, any challenges faced, and how Angular's features contributed to an effective solution. Showcase your hands-on experience with relevant versions and how you optimized performance.

Discuss your collaboration approach with designers and Solutions Architects. Highlight specific techniques you use to translate design elements into code, such as creating documentation, component libraries, or design systems. Mention any tools or resources that facilitate this communication.

Choose a specific scenario where you identified and resolved a difficult issue in a user interface. Explain your troubleshooting process, the tools you used, and how you communicated with your team to arrive at a solution. Focus on your problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Explain your approach to maintaining high code quality, including practices such as code reviews, automated testing, and adherence to best practices and accessibility standards. Discuss the importance of consistent standards and how they impact project success.

Discuss your experience with agile methodologies or any project management frameworks. Explain how you estimate tasks, manage timelines, and adapt to any changes in the project's scope while keeping stakeholders informed.

Highlight your familiarity with Git, including specific operations like branching, merging, and rebasing. Provide examples of how you've used version control in teams, emphasizing its role in collaborative development and maintaining project integrity.

Discuss various performance optimization techniques you employ, such as lazy loading, code splitting, and minimizing DOM manipulation. Share specific instances where your optimizations led to measurable performance improvements.

Focus on your communication strategies, such as regular meetings, collaborative tools, and inclusive documentation practices that foster teamwork. Give examples of successful projects where collaboration played a key role in achieving positive outcomes.

Discuss the importance of consistency, flexibility, and maintainability in creating reusable UI components. Share examples of how you've designed components that are easily adaptable across different projects.

Highlight your experience with building and maintaining Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment pipelines. Talk about the tools you've used and how their implementation improved the development workflow and ensured smooth deployments.