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 company.This personhasdeeptechnicalexpertiseinmodern web development frameworks, proven experience leading and mentoring development teams, and a strong architectural mindset focused on building scalable, maintainable, and high-performance websitesusingContentful,Astro, andReact. This is ahands-on leadership role-the 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 Hab's 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 work,managetechnical debt, plan refactors, andpartnerclosely with cross-functional teamsto supportpredictable delivery, business priorities, and high-quality user experiences. Additionalresponsibilities and duties as assigned. SKILLS AND QUALIFICATION5+ 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 with,actively 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 day,we'relooking for someone who brings agrowth mindset-someone who canlead withcuriosity, collaborate effectively, continue learning, and make sound decisions in complex systems. If that sounds like you, we encourage you to apply-even if youdon'tmeet every qualification listed above.COMPENSATION Starting salary range: $100,000 - $115,000 plus an annual bonus. Compensation will be commensurate with experience. (Per Colorado's Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, employers must include compensation ranges in job postings.) This role includes a comprehensive benefits package with medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k)-retirement plan; 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 company's 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 1-2 weeks of travel annually to meet the needs of the role. This location and travel policy is subject to change at the company's 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 STATEMENTAt 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 us-even if you haven't worked in the travel industry before. If you're 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 STATEMENTThis 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.

Created: 2026-04-02