.Company DescriptionBalsam Brands is a global, eCommerce retailer with roots in seasonal, Christmas, and home décor. We are thrilled to extend our reach into Mexico City, bringing the magic of the holidays to a vibrant new location. Your role will be pivotal in shaping the future and trajectory of our company right here in Mexico City!Why Balsam Brands? At Balsam Brands, we're not just a company. Our people-first approach means that you're not just an employee; you're a valued member of a community that values relationship building, authenticity, and doing the right thing. We've been sharing joy across the globe, with growing teams in Boise, ID, Redwood City, CA, Dublin, IE, and Manila, PH. Now, we're excited to welcome talent from the heart of Mexico City, MX!Our Mission: Create Joy Together. Join us in empowering our team and partners to love what they do. At Balsam Brands, we're about more than just the products we sell; we're about creating experiences that inspire meaningful moments with family and friends. Your work will contribute to our larger mission of giving back to our families and communities in impactful ways.When you join Balsam Brands in Mexico City, you're not just joining a company; you're joining a culture of caring and interesting people doing challenging work to grow together to delight our customers. Together, we're building a workplace where everyone feels welcome, supported, and encouraged to bring their best selves to work every day.Ready to be a part of the joy? Explore more about the Lead Frontend Engineer role below and apply today!Job DescriptionThis full-time position reports to the Senior Engineering Manager and has been categorized as a teleworker position. Teleworkers do not have a permanent corporate office workplace and, instead, work from home. It is required for teleworkers to reside in the metropolitan Mexico City area, as we will require attendance for occasional in-person events. To ensure sufficient overlap with functional and cross-functional team members globally, some flexibility with this role's regular work schedule will be required. Most of our teams have overlap with early morning and/or early evening PST. Specific scheduling needs for this role will be discussed in the initial interview.What you'll do:Lead and mentor a team of frontend engineers, providing guidance on coding practices, design patterns, and software architecture.Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and backend engineers, to deliver high-quality, scalable, and performant frontend solutions.Architect, develop, and maintain efficient and reusable code using cutting-edge technologies such as React, Next.Js, and Vercel.Optimize web applications for Core Web Vitals and ensure a seamless user experience.Implement and maintain REST APIs, serverless functions, and server-side rendering (SSR) to enhance application functionality
