Msq Dx

Role Description MSQ DX is hiring a Front-End Development Manager to partner with our Front-End Staff Developer in leading the Front-End Development practice across the US and Brazil. We are looking for a strong technical delivery leader who knows how to turn great plans into high-quality software. The Front-End Development Manager leads development teams through execution, bringing structure, accountability, and momentum to complex delivery efforts. This is a hands-on technical leadership role focused on team execution, development quality, estimation, code reviews, delivery discipline, and successful software delivery. The ideal candidate combines deep front-end development experience with proven people leadership skills. They care deeply about code quality, enjoy mentoring developers, and know how to keep teams focused on delivering well-built solutions. This role partners closely with Architects, Product Owners, QA, Project Managers, DevOps, and project leadership to ensure work is delivered in alignment with approved technical direction, defined scope, timelines, and quality standards. This position reports to the VP of Development & Architecture. Qualifications - 7+ years of professional front-end development experience, including 5+ years in a technical people-management role. - Strong proficiency with TypeScript, React, and Next.js. - Experience with modern React patterns, including complex state management, server components, routing, and data-fetching strategies. - Understanding of front-end architecture patterns and scalability considerations for enterprise client applications. - Knowledge of UI/UX principles, design systems, accessibility standards, and responsive design best practices. Requirements - Own and report on practice KPIs through weekly, monthly, and quarterly dashboards and readouts. - Lead front-end delivery across multiple concurrent client engagements, enforcing UI architecture standards for scalable and maintainable React and Next.js applications. - Perform code reviews and uphold engineering standards across the practice. - Establish and enforce performance budgets, including Lighthouse, Core Web Vitals, and accessibility audits, with clear remediation plans. - Ensure responsive, cross-browser experiences that meet WCAG 2.2 Level A standards as a baseline, with the flexibility to support Level AA requirements when needed. - Drive adoption and maintenance of Storybook documentation, design tokens, and shared component libraries. - Champion AI-forward front-end development practices, including AI-assisted code generation, RAG-ready user interfaces, and telemetry-enhanced experiences. - Develop and communicate hiring plans, staffing needs, and team-scaling strategies. - Hire, onboard, and establish clear expectations for new team members, including documented onboarding plans and probationary reviews. - Hold regular 1:1 meetings, provide ongoing feedback, and support performance, growth, and career development. - Conduct performance reviews, address performance concerns promptly, and partner with HR when formal action is needed. - Manage key people-management responsibilities, including approvals, staffing awareness, performance planning, and compensation discussions. - Handle sensitive personnel matters responsibly, including escalation of concerns, employment transitions, offboarding, and knowledge transfer. - Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, peers, and company leadership. - Partner with the Front-End Staff Developer, Experience Design, Architecture, Back-End Development, Business Analysis, QA, and PMO teams to scope work, mitigate risk, and deliver predictable outcomes. - Support estimation and planning efforts for front-end initiatives, balancing technical quality with delivery timelines. - Identify and proactively address risks, blockers, and technical debt across projects and engagements. Benefits - Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. - 401(k) plan that includes up to a 4% company match. - Self-managed personal time off. - Opportunities for ongoing learning, mentorship, and professional development. Company Description MSQ DX, formerly Arke, is a full-service experience design and technology consultancy dedicated to delivering connected, optimized digital solutions that spark conversations and fuel exponential growth. Our core values are the heart of MSQ DX and influence everything we do. We cultivate a vibrant culture for extraordinary people and uphold high standards while creating value for our clients and stakeholders. At MSQ DX, our greatest strength is our people. We believe in creating an environment where everyone can do meaningful work, grow their skills, and feel supported by a team that truly cares. We are proud to be a place where people enjoy working and feel encouraged to be their best. We hope you will explore what it is like to be part of MSQ DX.