Front-End Technical Lead – Wagtail CMS
Black Canyon Consultingabout 5 hours ago
Bethesda, MD, USASenior / Staff+
H1B Sponsor
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 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.
- Lead implementation of reusable UI components using the Web Design System.
- Establish front-end coding standards, 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.
Requirements
- 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 or supporting adoption of a Web Design System.
- 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, and responsive design.
- Strong communication, mentoring, documentation, and stakeholder collaboration skills.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401k plan with employer contribution.
- Paid holidays and vacation.
- Tuition reimbursement.