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Manager, React Engineer

Publicis Groupe

Chicago, ILJob$130–180K/yrSeen 3 days agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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Compensation
$130–180K/yr
Location
Chicago, IL
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Manager Experience Engineering will lead the development of ReactJS-based digital experiences for clients, working with cross-functional teams to build scalable, performant, user-friendly applications. The role includes architecting front-end solutions, optimizing performance and compatibility, mentoring engineers, and translating business requirements into technical solutions. The posting seeks extensive React and front-end experience, with additional preferred experience in server-side rendering, TypeScript, testing frameworks, CI/CD, and UX/UI design.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Front-End DevelopmentReactJSJavaScriptES6+HTML5CSS3State ManagementRESTful APIsAsynchronous ProgrammingWebpackBabelResponsive DesignCross-Browser CompatibilityAccessibility StandardsPerformance OptimizationLighthouseChrome DevToolsProblem-SolvingAnalytical SkillsCommunicationLeadershipServer-Side RenderingNext.jsGatsbyTypeScriptJestEnzymeReact Testing LibraryCI/CDDeployment StrategiesUX/UI Design PrinciplesUser-Centered Design

Qualifications

7+ Years Front-End Experience

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Company description

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.

Overview

Manager Experience Engineering

As a Manager Experience Engineering specializing in ReactJS, you will lead the development of cutting-edge digital experiences for our clients. You will work with cross-functional teams to design, build, and optimize React-based applications that are scalable, performant, and user-friendly. Your expertise in ReactJS will be instrumental in delivering high-impact solutions that drive business success and customer satisfaction.

Your Impact

  • Lead the development of ReactJS-based applications, ensuring high performance, responsiveness, and seamless user experience.

  • Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver best-in-class digital experiences.

  • Architect and implement scalable front-end solutions using React, Redux, and other modern JavaScript frameworks.

  • Optimize application performance and ensure compatibility across different browsers and devices.

  • Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in ReactJS and front-end development.

  • Mentor and guide junior engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and innovation.

  • Work closely with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.

  • Ensure code quality, maintainability, and best practices in front-end development.

Skills & Experience

  • 7+ years of experience in front-end development with a strong focus on ReactJS.

  • Proven expertise in JavaScript, ES6+, HTML5, and CSS3.

  • Experience with state management libraries such as Redux, MobX, or Context API.

  • Strong understanding of RESTful APIs and asynchronous programming.

  • Hands-on experience with modern front-end build tools (Webpack, Babel, etc.).

  • Familiarity with responsive design, cross-browser compatibility, and accessibility standards.

  • Experience with performance optimization techniques and tools (Lighthouse, Chrome DevTools, etc.).

  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with a focus on delivering high-quality solutions.

  • Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Set Yourself Apart With

  • Experience with server-side rendering (Next.js, Gatsby, etc.).

  • Knowledge of TypeScript and its application in React projects.

  • Familiarity with testing frameworks such as Jest, Enzyme, or React Testing Library.

  • Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and deployment strategies for React applications.

  • Background in UX/UI design principles and user-centered design.

Additional information

  • 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.

Pay Range: $130,000-$180,000

The range shown represents a grouping of relevant ranges currently in use at Publicis Sapient. Actual range for this position may differ, depending on location and specific skillset required for the work.

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 [email protected]

How this job compares

Set against the 5,585 open Engineering Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$130–180K/yr
  • Illinois median$135–218K/yr135 salary ranges
  • US median$148–257K/yr4,494 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $155K, is 10% below the Illinois median midpoint ($173K) — in the middle half of Engineering Manager salary ranges in Illinois.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 143 open Engineering Manager jobs in Illinois and 5,585 across the US. 6% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Illinois
Experience
This posting asks for at least 7 years of experience; Engineering Manager postings that state a minimum ask for 7 years at the median (4,956 postings).
Education
2,478 of the 5,585 open Engineering Manager jobs (44%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 3, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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