The Best Lead Front End Engineers to Hire in 2025

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The Enigma
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UX/UI Front End Specialist
EMEA
Location
$98,000
Salary
$47/hr
Hourly Rate
89%
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Expert at conducting user research and translating findings into actionable design solutions. Deep understanding of front end technologies.
Cross-Browser Testing
The Observer
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Front End Tech Lead
APAC
Location
$105,000
Salary
$50/hr
Hourly Rate
87%
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Dedicated to enhancing user experiences with innovative front end solutions. Over 6 years in the tech industry.
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The Connector
Principal Front End Developer
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Anonymous
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EMEA
Location
$150,000
Salary
$72/hr
Hourly Rate
98%
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Experienced in leading cross-functional teams and delivering high-quality projects. Strong advocate for agile methodologies.
Featured Skills
Accessibility Standards
The Antagonist
Lead UI Developer
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EMEA
Location
$135,000
Salary
$65/hr
Hourly Rate
92%
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Skilled in transforming complex design into seamless web interfaces. Proficient in ReactJS and conducting usability testing.
Featured Skills
CSS
The Enigma
UX/UI Front End Specialist
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EMEA
Location
$98,000
Salary
$47/hr
Hourly Rate
89%
Approval Rating
Expert at conducting user research and translating findings into actionable design solutions. Deep understanding of front end technologies.
Featured Skills
Cross-Browser Testing
The Helper
Senior Front End Engineer
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AMER
Location
$95,000
Salary
$46/hr
Hourly Rate
90%
Approval Rating
Focuses on building web applications using Angular and TypeScript. Has a keen eye for detail and user experience.
Featured Skills
Responsive Design
The Mentor
Lead JavaScript Developer
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AMER
Location
$140,000
Salary
$67/hr
Hourly Rate
94%
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A strong advocate for clean coding standards and best practices. Over a decade of front end development experience.
Featured Skills
Lazy Loading
The Protagonist
Senior Front End Architect
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AMER
Location
$120,000
Salary
$58/hr
Hourly Rate
95%
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Expert in creating responsive UI designs and implementing efficient front end frameworks. Over 7 years of experience in leading projects in diverse environments.
Featured Skills
HTML
The Caretaker
Front End Development Lead
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APAC
Location
$110,000
Salary
$53/hr
Hourly Rate
88%
Approval Rating
Specializes in mentoring junior developers and enhancing team collaboration. Passionate about front end performance optimization.
Featured Skills
JavaScript
The Friend
Front End Solutions Architect
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APAC
Location
$112,000
Salary
$54/hr
Hourly Rate
91%
Approval Rating
Passionate about delivering scalable front end solutions. Experienced in leading tech discussions and architectural reviews.
Featured Skills
Technical Documentation
The Observer
Front End Tech Lead
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Anonymous
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APAC
Location
$105,000
Salary
$50/hr
Hourly Rate
87%
Approval Rating
Dedicated to enhancing user experiences with innovative front end solutions. Over 6 years in the tech industry.
Featured Skills
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Common jobs to be done for lead front END engineers

<h3 class="uui-heading-subheading">User Interface Development</h3><div class="jtbd-card"><div class="jtbd-card-single">Designing responsive components using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Creating interactive forms with validation and error handling.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Implementing accessible design practices for all users.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Optimizing component libraries for reusability and maintainability.</div></div><h3 class="uui-heading-subheading">Performance Optimization</h3><div class="jtbd-card"><div class="jtbd-card-single">Minifying CSS and JavaScript for faster loading times.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Implementing lazy loading techniques for images and resources.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Profiling applications to identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Utilizing tree-shaking to eliminate unused code during builds.</div></div><h3 class="uui-heading-subheading">Cross-browser Compatibility</h3><div class="jtbd-card"><div class="jtbd-card-single">Testing web pages across multiple browsers and devices.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Fixing layout issues in specific browsers using CSS hacks.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Utilizing polyfills to support older browser versions.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Writing vendor prefixes to ensure compatibility with CSS features.</div></div><h3 class="uui-heading-subheading">Collaboration and Documentation</h3><div class="jtbd-card"><div class="jtbd-card-single">Conducting code reviews to maintain code quality and standards.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Writing technical documentation for components and libraries.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Collaborating with designers for accurate design implementation.</div><div class="jtbd-card-single">Participating in agile ceremonies to remain aligned with team goals.</div></div>

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