Frontend Lead Developer

As the largest pureplay adhesives company in the world, H.B. Fuller’s (NYSE: FUL) innovative, functional coatings, adhesives and sealants enhance the quality, safety and performance of products people use every day. Founded in 1887, with 2023 revenue of $3.5 billion, our mission to Connect What Matters is brought to life by more than 7,000 global team members who collaborate with customers across more than 30 market segments in over 140 countries to develop highly specified solutions that enable customers to bring world-changing innovations to their end markets.

The Frontend Lead Developer reports to the Development Lead and plays a critical role within the IT Development function. This position is primarily responsible for leading the frontend development team and driving the redesign and rewrite of our custom pricing application. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in modern web frontend technologies, like Angular React or VueJS.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Technical Leadership & Mentorship
  • Lead and guide frontend development efforts, ensuring best practices and high-quality code.
  • Provide mentorship, conduct code reviews, and support team members in professional growth.
  • Collaborate closely with backend developers, Software Architects, UI/UX designers, and product managers.
• Frontend Development & Architecture
  • Design and develop scalable, reusable, and maintainable frontend applications using Angular, Vue.Js or React.
  • Define and implement best practices for frontend development, architecture, and performance optimization.
  • Optimize applications for speed, accessibility, and responsiveness across various devices.
• Technology & Process Improvement
  • Stay up-to-date with the latest trends in frontend development.
  • Evaluate and integrate new technologies, tools, and frameworks to improve efficiency.
  • Ensure effective version control, CI/CD processes, and automated testing strategies (where possible).
• Collaboration & Communication
  • Work closely with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions.
  • Act as the primary decision-maker for frontend-related implementation choices.
  • Contribute to Agile development processes, sprint planning, and documentation.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Experience & Knowledge:
• 6+ years of experience in frontend development with a focus on JavaScript and TypeScript.
• 4+ years of hands-on experience with Angular (or Vue.Js or React).
• Strong expertise in HTML5, CSS3, SCSS, and modern JavaScript.
• Strong experience with RESTful APIs, WebSockets and backend integration.
• Professional familiarity with modern build tools (Webpack, Vite) and version control (Git).
• Knowledge of testing frameworks like Jasmine, Karma, Cypress, or Jest.
• Experience with CI/CD and supporting pipelines (Azure pipeline, GitHub Actions).
• Strong debugging and performance optimization skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to work in an Agile development environment.
• Fluent English skills: Verbal and Written

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) and micro-frontend architectures.
• Knowledge of server-side rendering
• Experience in guiding junior developers on technical and implementation decisions
• Familiarity with cloud services preferably MS Azure or AWS).
• Understanding of WebAssembly, Web Components, or advanced performance optimization.
• Experience with design systems and component libraries like Angular Material, Tailwind CSS etc..

H.B. Fuller is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and proud to have created a collaborative culture where employees around the world are seen, heard, and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or marital status or status as a protected veteran, or any other legally protected classification.

H.B. Fuller does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. To conduct business with H.B. Fuller, a written service agreement must be executed by Human Resources prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. Without a signed service agreement, H.B. Fuller shall not be obligated for payment of any fee or compensation.