Lead Application Developer

Capgemini • Bridgewater, NJ

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About The Position

We are looking for an experienced Lead Frontend Developer to drive the architecture, design, and delivery of enterprise-grade web applications built primarily in React.js. This role requires strong technical leadership, solution design capability, and the ability to mentor and guide a team of front‑end engineers.Experience with Adobe Experience Manager (AEM)—especially HTL/Sightly—is a strong differentiator.

Requirements

• 7+ years of frontend engineering experience, with at least 3+ years in React.js.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, and modern component-based architectures.
• Expertise in React hooks, state management (Redux/Context/Recoil), and reusable component patterns.
• Deep understanding of HTML5, CSS3, SASS/LESS, responsive design, and accessibility (WCAG).
• Strong understanding of build tools (Webpack, Vite, Babel) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience performing code reviews, leading teams, and owning delivery of frontend workstreams.
• Strong understanding of system design concepts for large-scale UI applications.

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on experience with AEM HTL/Sightly, clientlibs, Sling models, and component architecture.
• Experience building React experiences on top of AEM as a headless CMS.
• Exposure to cloud platforms (Adobe Cloud Manager, AWS, Azure).
• Experience with testing frameworks (Jest, Cypress, RTL), performance tools, and analytics integration.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end technical design and execution for complex React-based applications.
• Define coding standards, architectural patterns, component guidelines, and best practices.
• Guide the team in building reusable UI component libraries and scalable front-end frameworks.
• Drive performance optimization, accessibility compliance, and cross-browser stability.
• Architect React applications with modular design, efficient state management, and scalable folder/module structure.
• Design integration patterns for RESTful APIs and GraphQL.
• Provide architectural guidance on integrating React applications with AEM (headless or embedded).
• Mentor junior/senior developers and conduct technical reviews.
• Collaborate closely with Product, UX, QA, Backend/AEM teams, and DevOps.
• Participate in technical hiring and help build a strong engineering culture.
• Oversee or contribute to integration of React with AEM components using HTL/Sightly.
• Provide guidance on AEM SPA Editor, headless content delivery, clientlibs, and Sling model integrations.

Benefits

• Paid time off based on employee grade (A-F), defined by policy: Vacation: 12-25 days, depending on grade, Company paid holidays, Personal Days, Sick Leave
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada)
• Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k) in the U.S., RRSP in Canada)
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• Other benefits as provided by local policy and eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed