Lead Front End Engineer

Natural Habitat Adventures a nature-focused global adventure travel company isseekingan experienced and innovativeLead Front End Engineerto enhance and lead the website development initiatives of the personhasdeeptechnicalexpertiseinmodern web development frameworks proven experience leading and mentoring development teams and a strong architectural mindset focused on building scalable maintainable and high-performance websitesusingContentfulAstro andReact.

This is ahands-on leadership rolethe Lead Front End Engineer will spenda significant portionof their time writing reviewing andmaintainingproduction code while also guiding technical direction and team execution.

The successful candidate aligns with our mission and values communicates clearly and thrives in a collaborative fast-paced environment.The role is based in Louisville Colorado and follows a hybrid work schedule requiring in-office attendance 50% of the workweek.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and shape the technical direction architecture and ongoing evolution of Nat Habs websites and web applications byhands-on designing building andmaintainingscalable front-end systemsusingAstro React andContentful.

• Act as a hands-on developer bywriting clean efficient and well-documented code collaborating closely with designers product managers and engineers andtroubleshooting debugging and resolving complex front-end issues.

• Provide technical leadership to the web development team through mentorship hands-on support and code reviews;setting clear standards and shared practices for code quality performance accessibility security testing documentation CI/CD pipelines and production monitoring.

• Drive website performance scalability and user experience by focusing on measurable outcomes and continuous improvement.

• Serve as a strong technical project leader by helping plan and sequence workmanagetechnical debt plan refactors andpartnerclosely with cross-functional teamsto supportpredictable delivery business priorities and high-quality user experiences.

Additionalresponsibilities and duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATION

• 5 years (or equivalent experience) in professional web development including team-lead responsibilities with strongexpertiseinHTML CSS JavaScript and TypeScript and deep experience withReactand modern front-end development practices.

• Experience building content-driven websites usingContentfulor other headless CMS platforms along with hands-on experience withAstroor similar modern static or hybrid site frameworks.

• Demonstrated ability to design build andmaintainscalable web architectures with a strong understanding of performance optimization accessibility and SEO best practices.

• Experience withactively learning or a strong interest in applyingnew and emerging technologies (including AI-powered tools AI-enhanced SEO and Generative Engine Optimization)to improve efficiency and discoverability withdemonstratedexperience inrapid prototyping iterative development and working effectively in a fast-paced environment.

• A proventrack recordof improving engineering velocity and delivery quality supported by strongtechnical project management skills(planning estimation prioritization stakeholder communication) familiarity withAsanaor similar tools and experience with version control automated testing CI/CD pipelines and modern deployment workflows.

At the end of the daywerelooking for someone who brings agrowth mindsetsomeone who canlead withcuriosity collaborate effectively continue learning and make sound decisions in complex systems. If that sounds like you we encourage you to applyeven if youdontmeet every qualification listed above.

COMPENSATION

Starting salary range: $100000 $115000plus an annual bonus. Compensation will becommensuratewith experience. (Per Colorados Equal Pay for Equal Work Act employers must include compensation ranges in jobpostings.)

This role includes a comprehensive benefits package with medical dental and vision insurance; a401(k)-retirementplan; generous paid time off; and paid holidays. Additional perks include annual opportunities for paid travel on Nat Hab adventures complimentary stays at our Colorado mountain house access to The Nest significant discounts with partner travel companies and pro-deal pricing on outdoor gear. Our Louisville Colorado office also offers scenic trails an on-site fitness facility and a café serving daily breakfast lunch and locally roasted coffee.Benefits are subject to change at the companys discretion.

LOCATION AND TRAVEL

This position currently offers a hybrid schedule and requires in-person attendance at our Louisville Colorado office at least 50% of the time. This position may also require 12 weeks of travel annually to meet the needs of therole. Thislocation and travel policy is subject to change at the companys discretion.

WORKING HOURS

Our standard company hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM MT. On Saturdays we operate from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM with coverage provided by select members of our guest-facing teams. Additional hours may be required as needed to achieve your goals and support business needs.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION STATEMENT
At Natural Habitat Adventures we believe that diversity enriches every journey. We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where individuals from all backgrounds identities and life experiences are welcomed respected and valued. We encourage applicants from all walks of life to join useven if you havent worked in the travel industry before. If youre passionate about our mission and bring ideas talents or perspectives that can help make Nat Hab a more innovative and resilient company we want to hear from you.

DISCLAIMER STATEMENT
This job description is intended to outline the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties or skills required of the position and responsibilities may change at any time based on business needs.

Required Experience:

Senior IC