The Role
As a Lead Front End Software Engineer, you are a leader by example, a subject matter expert in modern front-end development, and you help guide strategic technical direction for our clients. You will work closely with client stakeholders to design and deliver scalable, high-quality user experiences while influencing front-end architecture decisions.
This role is heavily focused on Angular development, with the ability to collaborate effectively with backend teams working in Java-based environments.
Lead Front End Software Engineers at Callibrity thrive in consulting environments — bringing not just technical expertise, but confidence, communication, and ownership to every engagement.
Responsibilities:
- Act as a trusted advisor to clients and a thought leader in front-end architecture and development
- Lead front-end design decisions and recommend best practices for Angular-based applications
- Partner with backend teams to integrate with Java-based services and APIs
- Mentor, train, and upskill Callibrity peers and client team members
- Understand and align technical solutions to broader business goals
- Communicate complex technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Proactively identify challenges and recommend scalable, maintainable solutions
- Demonstrate and promote best practices in software development (Agile, DevOps, CI/CD, Test Automation, TDD)
- Stay current with emerging technologies and front-end trends
- Thrive in a collaborative consulting environment with cross-functional teams
- Build strong client relationships and be someone they can rely on for delivery and direction
Requirements:
5+ years of front-end development experience with a strong focus on Angular
Proven ability to lead front-end architecture decisions and influence technical direction
- Experience integrating front-end applications with Java-based backends
- Strong consulting mindset with confidence in making recommendations to clients
- Professional experience in corporate IT and/or consulting environments
- Experience with modern JavaScript/TypeScript frameworks and tools
- Experience with Git / GitHub, build tools, and CI/CD pipelines
- Experience working in Agile environments
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Preferred:
- Experience with additional front-end frameworks (React, etc.)
- Exposure to Java/Spring Boot environments
- Experience with API design and integration patterns
- Cloud experience with AWS, Azure, and/or Google Cloud Platform
- Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or modern deployment environments
Additional Qualifications:
- Successfully complete Callibrity’s HackerRank and Code Pairing challenges
- Strong interpersonal skills: influencer mindset, professionalism, accountability
- Passion for learning and continuous improvement
- Team-first mentality (“us, not them”)
- Embodies Callibrity’s Core Values
- Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
Benefits of Being a Callibrity Consultant:
- Health/Vision/Dental insurance effective first day of employment
- 401k match vested immediately
- Profit Sharing Bonus
- Annual professional development stipend ($1,500)
- Paid parental leave
- Paid bench time
- Paid flex time for training, blogging, speaking engagements, and thought leadership
- Paid time off (2–5 weeks depending on level) + 8 holidays
- Competitive industry salary
- Lunch and learns
- Team building events
- Small company feel with the stability of a proven business model
- High employee retention and satisfaction (One of Cincinnati’s Best Places to Work!)
- Strong work-life balance