Publicis Sapient is a digital transformation partner helping established organizations get to their future, digitally enabled state, both in the way they work and the way they serve their customers. We help unlock value through a start-up mindset and modern methods, fusing strategy, consulting, and customer experience with agile engineering and problem-solving creativity. United by our core values and our purpose of helping people thrive in the brave pursuit of next, our 20,000+ people in 53 offices around the world combine experience across technology, data sciences, consulting, and customer obsession to accelerate our clients’ businesses through designing the products and services their customers truly value.

About the Role 

We’re looking for a Lead Experience Engineer with deep expertise in React and Next.js, and a refined sense for visual and interaction design. 
You will lead a cross-disciplinary team of frontend developers, shaping digital products that merge technical excellence with exceptional aesthetics and usability. 

Requirements 

• 5+ years of hands-on experience with React.js and Next.js (TypeScript, TailwindCSS, Styled Components, or similar). 

• Strong proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, and modern JavaScript/TypeScript. 

• Proven experience building and maintaining scalable design systems and component architectures. 

• Strong visual and interaction design sensibility — pixel precision and a passion for beautiful interfaces. 

• Solid experience in team leadership, mentoring, and stakeholder management. 

• Comfortable presenting ideas and solutions to both technical and non-technical audiences, including clients. 

• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and collaboration tools (Jira, Figma, Bitbucket, etc.). 

Key Responsibilities 

• Lead and mentor a team of frontend engineers in building scalable, high-performing digital experiences using React and Next.js. 

• Collaborate closely with UX/UI designers, creatives, backend engineers, and strategists to translate ideas into seamless user experiences. 

• Define and maintain technical standards, design systems, and component libraries that support consistency and scalability across projects. 

• Serve as a technical and creative reference point, fostering a culture of quality, innovation, and collaboration. 

• Engage directly with clients during discovery and co-design phases, articulating complex technical solutions in clear, strategic terms. 

• Ensure best practices for performance, accessibility, and code quality, balancing visual precision with engineering robustness. 

• Drive experimentation with new tools, frameworks, and creative technologies to push the boundaries of front-end experience.

• An inclusive workplace that promotes diversity and collaboration.
• Access to ongoing learning and development opportunities.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Flexibility to support work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health benefits for you and your family.
• Generous paid leave and holidays.
• Wellness program and employee assistance.

As part of our dedication to an inclusive and diverse workforce, Publicis Sapient is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity without regard for race, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, protected veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at hiring@publicis.sapient.com

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