[SO] Lead Front-end Developer

The Bosch Group is a leading global supplier of technology and services. Its operations are divided into four business sectors: Mobility, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. With technology that is “Invented for life,” Bosch wants to help improve quality of life and conserve natural resources.

The Bosch Group comprises Robert Bosch GmbH and its roughly 490 subsidiary and regional companies in over 60 countries. Including sales and service partners, Bosch’s global manufacturing, engineering, and sales network covers nearly every country in the world. Bosch’s innovative strength is key to the company’s further development.

Bosch Global Software Technologies Company Limited (BGSV) is 100% owned subsidiary of Robert Bosch GmbH, offering end-to-end Engineering, IT, and Business Solutions.

Starting its operation from 2010 at Etown 2 in HCMC, BGSV is the first software development center of Bosch in Southeast Asia. BGSV nowadays have over 4,000 associates, with a global footprint and presence in the US, Europe, and the Asia Pacific region. With our unique ability to offer end-to-end solutions that connect sensors, software, and services, we enable businesses to move from the traditional to digital or improve businesses by introducing a digital element in their products and processes.

BGSV currently operates from three offices located at the following addresses:

1. Etown Building - 364 Cong Hoa Street, Ward 13, Tan Binh District, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

2. OfficeHaus Building - 32 Tan Thang Street, Son Ky Ward, Tan Phu District, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

3. Capital Place Building - 29 Lieu Giai Street, Ngoc Khanh Ward, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi, Vietnam

Build the Future of Enterprise User Experiences

Join Bosch Vietnam’s Global Product & Service organization to shape next-generation workflow platforms used by 500,000+ users worldwide.

We are looking for a Lead Front-End Developer who combines strong technical leadership, front-end architecture expertise, and UX engineering mindset to deliver scalable, high-performance, and intuitive enterprise applications. You will lead front-end strategy and engineering excellence for complex workflow automation platforms - including real-time dashboards, workflow builders, and data-intensive enterprise applications used globally across regions and business functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical strategy and architecture: Define the front-end architecture (React + TypeScript primary) including state management patterns, choosing frameworks and patterns that ensure scalability and maintainability. Drive API contract discipline with backend and define caching/streaming strategies for real-time data.
• Design System Management: Own and scale the Bosch Digital Design System and component library, ensuring pixel-perfect consistency across all regions and product modules. You will ensure Bosch Corporate Design is applied correctly.
• Workflow Automation UX: Design and implement intuitive interfaces for complex logic, such as drag-and-drop workflow builders, real-time data dashboards, and integration of wizards.
• Design system leadership: Own and evolve the component library and design tokens (theming, dark/HC modes); govern adoption via Storybook, documentation, and CI gates (lint, a11y, visual regression). Ensure consistency and scalability across modules and international variants.
• Global readiness (i18n, a11y, performance): Ensure high performance across varying network conditions and localized support for multiple languages and regional data standards.
• Engineering excellence and security: Build a testing strategy and implement CI/CD quality gates, bundle analysis, and static checks.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with UX/UI designers to bridge the gap between high-fidelity designs and technical feasibility, and with backend teams to define robust API contracts.
• Team Mentorship: Mentor engineers, lead code reviews, establish engineering standards and playbooks, and contribute to hiring and onboarding

Must-Have:

• Education: Bachelor’s or master's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: 7+ years of professional front-end experience, including 3+ years leading teams or major initiatives on large-scale web apps.
• Core Languages: Expert in modern JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, CSS3 (Sass/CSS Modules) and modern layout.
• Frameworks: Extensive experience with React, Angular, or Vue.js, including state management (e.g., Redux, MobX). React proficiency building reusable, stateful components and hooks; strong command of state management.
• Design system adoption across 2+ product modules with documented components and usage guidelines.
• Build & Deployment: Proficiency with Git-based workflows, and CI/CD (GitHub Actions/GitLab CI/Jenkins) with quality gates.
• Testing: Strong background in automated testing frameworks like Jest, Cypress, or Playwright.
• Deep understanding of Web Accessibility (WCAG) and SEO best practices.
• Localized experiences delivered in multiple languages, including at least one RTL locale.
• Security awareness (OWASP front-end risks, XSS/CSP, secure handling of untrusted content).
• Agile Mindset: Proven track record of delivering in fast-paced, sprint-based global environments.
• Global Mindset: Experience delivering software that accounts for regional cultural nuances and varied internet speeds.

Nice-to-Have:

• Workflow Expertise: Experience building tools for IT operations, project management, or SaaS automation is highly desirable.
• Project Management: Ability to manage timelines, define technical roadmaps, and communicate progress to senior stakeholders.
• Design token pipelines (Style Dictionary), Storybook, Chromatic/visual regression testing.
• Observability (Sentry, Datadog), feature flagging, A/B testing.
• Experience with distributed teams and varying network conditions across regions.
• Measurable improvements in Core Web Vitals and interaction latency on at least one high-traffic workflow.

WHY BOSCH?

Because we don't just follow trends, we create them.

Because together we turn ideas into reality, working every day to make the world of tomorrow a better place.

Do you have high standards when it comes to your job? So do we. At Bosch, you will discover more than just work.

Benefits and Career Opportunities

• Working in one of the Best Places to Work in Vietnam and Top 30 of the Most Innovative Companies all over the world
• Join a dynamic and fast-growing global company (English-speaking environment)
• Engage in our diverse training programs which surely help strengthen both your personal and professionalism
• 13th-month salary bonus + attractive performance bonus (you'll love it!) + annual performance appraisal
• 100% monthly salary and mandatory social insurances in 2-month probation
• Meal, Commuting andParking allowance
• Premium health insurance for you and 02 family members
• 15++ days of annual leave + 1 day of birthday leave
• Flexible working time
• Free in-house entertainment facilities and sport activities: football, badminton, yoga, Aerobics….
• Vibrant culture: Enjoy team-building events, company trips, year-end parties, tech talks, charity & CSR initiatives
• Onsite opportunities: short-term and long-term assignments