We are thrilled to invite an exceptional Head of Frontend Development to lead the strategic transition of our Chrome extension from Stencil to React, focus on advanced platform development, and establish innovative technical strategies within the automotive dealership software industry.

Responsibilities

• Define and own long-term technical strategies while establishing the overarching vision for platform scaling and innovation
• Shape, communicate, and oversee a roadmap for React migration alongside technical growth initiatives
• Conduct research on emerging technologies to assess their influence on automotive software performance
• Design a scalable and future-proof platform to support seamless and robust integrations
• Direct the transition from Stencil Web Components to a React-centered framework built on industry standards
• Provide mentorship to senior engineers, driving best practices and resolving development challenges
• Align and optimize Manifest v3 implementation strategies with React principles for scalable systems
• Implement state management strategies such as Redux Toolkit/Zustand to maintain system stability and functionality
• Work collaboratively with executive and product leadership to harmonize technical goals with broader organizational priorities
• Manage milestones for MVP completion while ensuring timely delivery of key features and initiatives
• Prototype and assess innovative technical solutions to establish the platform’s leadership in integrations and emerging technologies
• Design extensible APIs and robust system architectures for effective third-party integrations across the growing ecosystem
• Lead the development of context-aware systems and user recommendation capabilities with scalability in focus
• Guide the creation of high-throughput messaging systems to maintain seamless communication across platform layers
• Define, enforce, and enhance industry-leading development workflows, alongside the creation of reusable libraries to boost systemic efficiency

Requirements

• 7+ years of competency in React, with a proven ability to design and implement transformative-scale solutions
• 2+ years in leadership roles (team size up to 10 FTEs)
• Background in architecting scalable and high-speed frontend frameworks for enterprise solutions
• Qualifications in Manifest v3, advanced Chrome Extension architecture, and handling system complexity
• Expertise in browser-specific APIs such as Tabs, Side Panel, and Storage, optimized for extension-scale applications
• Showcase of cross-context messaging workflows utilizing service workers, content scripts, and browser communication protocols
• Skills in frontend performance tuning and scaling tailored to browser extension deployment environments
• Capability to foster iterative workflows and prioritize critical functionality within tight, dynamic timelines
• Understanding of interdepartmental collaboration to ensure unity between technical strategies and business goals
• Proficiency in adapting to high-paced environments and achieving success under shifting priorities
• Proficiency in English at an Advanced level (C1) with strong communication skills

Nice to have

• Understanding of stencil.js

We offer

• International projects with top brands
• Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers
• Healthcare benefits
• Employee financial programs
• Paid time off and sick leave
• Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses
• Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses
• Global career opportunities
• Volunteer and community involvement opportunities
• EPAM Employee Groups
• Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn