Lead Front End Developer

Toyota Motor Company•Plano, TX

50d

About The Position

Toyota Financial Services' Enterprise Platforms team is seeking a passionate and highly motivated Lead Front End Developer to drive innovation and deliver exceptional user experiences. In this role, you will lead the creation of modern, high-quality front-end solutions that solve complex business challenges and empower platform engineering teams. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our digital platforms and supporting Toyota's commitment to excellence and innovation. Imagine leading a talented team that crafts seamless, user-friendly interfaces while collaborating closely with designers, back-end developers, and product managers to bring impactful solutions to life. Success in this role means delivering high-quality projects on time, mentoring your team to grow their skills, and continuously pushing the boundaries of front-end development.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience providing a strong foundation in front-end development.
Proven experience building complex, large-scale applications using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and cloud content delivery tools.
Proficiency in at least one modern JavaScript/TypeScript framework such as React, VueJS, ASTRO, Ember, or SOLID.
Solid understanding of Node.js, NPM, Webpack, Babel, and continuous integration systems.
Deep knowledge of front-end build tools (Webpack, Angular CLI, Yarn, Gulp) and version control (Git).
Experience with testing frameworks like Jest, Cypress, or QUnit and a commitment to quality assurance.
Familiarity with web standards including accessibility, performance optimization, SEO, and security best practices.
Experience integrating front-end components with RESTful APIs and GraphQL services.
Understanding of scalable, resilient, and low-latency application architectures.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree or certifications that deepen your front-end expertise.
Extra years of experience leading teams or working in platform engineering environments.
Specialized skills in emerging front-end technologies or UI/UX design principles.
Experience with open-source technologies and web application security frameworks.

Responsibilities

Lead and mentor a team of front-end developers, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented environment.
Own project delivery from concept through deployment, ensuring quality and timeliness.
Collaborate cross-functionally to design and implement cohesive, innovative user experiences.
Provide technical guidance, conduct code reviews, and uphold coding standards and best practices.
Troubleshoot and resolve complex front-end challenges with creative, scalable solutions.
Stay ahead of emerging technologies and integrate new tools to optimize development workflows.
Define UI/UX strategy and architecture aligned with Toyota's vision for digital excellence.
Participate in recruiting and onboarding new talent to build a strong, dynamic team.

Benefits

A work environment built on teamwork, flexibility and respect.
Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career, as well as tuition reimbursement.
Team Member Vehicle Purchase Discount.
Toyota Team Member Lease Vehicle Program (if applicable).
Comprehensive health care and wellness plans for your entire family.
Toyota 401(k) Savings Plan featuring a company match, as well as an annual retirement contribution from Toyota regardless of whether you contribute.
Paid holidays and paid time off.
Referral services related to prenatal services, adoption, childcare, schools, and more.
Tax-Advantage Accounts (Health Savings Account, Health Care FSA, Dependent Care FSA)
Relocation assistance (if applicable).