Engineering Team Lead - DAM

Job Description

We're all about helping brands turn ideas into impact.
Frontify’s brand platform transforms how teams organize digital assets, collaborate on projects, and create engaging campaigns. Our people empower thousands of marketers and designers — including teams at Uber, Microsoft, Volkswagen, and Telefónica — to build engaging brands.
With headquarters in St. Gallen, Switzerland, and offices in London and New York City, we share a vibrant culture built on creativity, collaboration, inclusion, and joy. And we’re on the lookout for new team members to share our vision. If you’re ready for a brand-new adventure, keep reading!
Your teamYour new team is a group of motivated, collaborative, and innovative Engineers. Working on-site, hybrid, or fully remote, they come together to create and evolve a well-loved product but always keep room for new ideas and approaches. Outside of work, they’re parents, gamers, bookworms, adrenaline junkies, and so much more.
Your mission
Our mission is to redefine the digital asset management landscape by building a user-focused platform that prioritizes ease of use, scalability, and adaptability. We’re challenging the DAM market by delivering robust and innovative solutions that make consuming and working with digital assets effortless for major brands and users worldwide.
You’ll lead one of our DAM (Digital Asset Management) teams and play a critical role in elevating our team's performance and capabilities. When leading both backend and frontend engineers in your team, you’ll need a deep understanding of how to architect, plan, and drive implementation in a SaaS product at scale. You will drive technical excellence and support the team in delivering impactful solutions. Being a lead at Frontify is all about defining success as a team and supporting each other to take our already successful product to the next level.

Your responsibilities

• Lead our DAM software development team, mentor engineers, inspiring high performance, and fostering team cohesion.
• Collaborate effectively with product managers, designers, and cross-functional stakeholders (e.g., QA, DevOps) to align on goals and deliverables.
• Take a hands-on approach to supporting frontend projects when extra resources are needed.
• Contribute to product strategy, plan OKRs, and drive the team toward measurable, successful outcomes.
• Take ownership of delivering high-quality software on time, proactively managing risks and dependencies.
• Architect scalable solutions, guide technical vision, and balance innovation with technical debt.
• Apply expertise in Agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum or Kanban) to optimize team processes and enhance efficiency.

Your Story

• You can work remotely from anywhere in Switzerland or join us on-site in our St. Gallen office, with the flexibility to choose your best work environment.
• You’ve led software development teams for at least 2 years, mentoring engineers, inspiring high performance and fostering a cohesive team.
• You effectively partner with PMs, designers, and cross-functional stakeholders (e.g., QA, DevOps) to align on goals and deliverables.
• You’ve contributed to product strategy, planned OKRs, and driven your team to measurable, successful outcomes.
• You have proven professional experience with React & Typescript. Any experience with PHP is a bonus, as you will lead a multidisciplinary team.
• Your skillset will have a significant frontend focus, whilst being able to support frontend projects when needed.
• You're an expert in architecting/designing, developing, and maintaining large software solutions.
• You hold strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• You have excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• You speak English fluently.

Why join us?- Thrive with the tools and support to shape your future at Frontify.- Be part of a product that connects brands and people with a human touch.- Enjoy flexibility, opportunities to grow, and exposure to innovative technologies and ideas.- Join a vibrant, social team—whether you love animals, yoga, or travel, we’ve got the Slack channels for you!
What we offer- At least 5 weeks of holiday (PTO)- Paid educational and well-being days off- Home office setup budget- Annual salary review- Localized benefits- Invite to our summer company meet-up in Switzerland
Important to usAt Frontify, we believe in being true to ourselves: We are committed to creating and fostering an inclusive environment of vibrant individuals whose diverse perspectives build our collective future. We aim to provide equal opportunities and nurture a workplace free of harassment and discrimination.
Next StepsApply: Submit your CV and answer a few questions. We’ll update you on your application.Talent Partner: Meet our Talent Team to discuss Frontify, the role, and your background.Team Meetings: Connect with your future team, discuss the role, showcase your skills, and explore your potential new journey.Join Us: If it’s a match, welcome to Frontify!
This description outlines the primary duties of the role, which may evolve in response to business needs and company growth. We’re looking for someone comfortable with change and excited to contribute to a dynamic environment. If this sounds like you, come join us and help shape what’s next.
We may conduct preliminary checks for successful candidates, depending on the role and in line with local laws. We’ll share all relevant details during the interview process.