Front-end Manager

Key Responsibilities:

• Career Development & Mentorship: 
Conduct regular one-on-one meetings with team members to discuss performance, career goals, and provide personalized mentorship. Develop individual career plans and support team members in achieving their professional development objectives.
• Team Leadership: 
Supervise, mentor, and motivate a team of frontend developers to achieve performance goals and maintain high standards of code and project delivery.
• Technical Strategy, Architecture, and Quality: 
Define and oversee the overall technical strategy for frontend development, ensuring alignment with business objectives and future growth. Ensure that the frontend code architecture is coherent, scalable, and adheres to established quality standards. Conduct regular and constructive code reviews to maintain high-quality code standards and promote best practices across the team.
• Goal Setting & Performance Tracking: 
Establish departmental goals and KPIs for the frontend team. Track team performance and implement strategies to improve productivity and efficiency.
• Training & Development: 
Provide ongoing coaching, training, and professional development opportunities for team members. Identify skill gaps and arrange appropriate training programs. Lead workshops to introduce new approaches, tools, or skills, fostering continuous learning and innovation within the team.
• Problem Solving: 
Address and resolve issues related to frontend operations, staff performance, and other departmental challenges in a timely and effective manner.
• Collaboration: 
Work closely with cross-functional teams, including senior management, developers, and other departments, to align goals with organizational objectives.
• Reporting: 
Prepare and present regular reports on team performance, productivity metrics, and any issues that may require management’s attention.
• Process Improvement: 
Identify opportunities for operational improvements and work with the team to implement best practices and streamline processes.
• Technical Roadmap: 
Develop and manage the technical roadmap for frontend projects, addressing technical debt while defining a long-term vision for the team’s projects.
• Technical Reference: 
Act as the go-to technical expert for the team, providing guidance and support for solving complex problems. Establish Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) within the team, encouraging specialized expertise in key areas to strengthen the team's technical capabilities.

Qualifications:

• Education: 
Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience: 
10 years experience, proficiency in frontend technologies, specifically React (minimum 5 years of experience) with a focus on frontend technologies, with at least 2 years in people management.
• Technical Skills:
Experience with modern frontend architectures and best practices.
Real knowledge of technical tools : TypeScript, Jest, Tailwind CSS, TanStack, Storybook, Webpack, …
Deep understanding of software engineering best practices, unit and integration testing, and code analysis tools.
• Leadership Skills:
Strong leadership and team management skills.
Experience leading and mentoring development teams, conducting code reviews, and fostering a collaborative team culture.
• Soft Skills:
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Ability to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
Curiosity & Innovation: A strong desire to continuously learn new technologies and share knowledge with the team.
• Desired Qualities:
Natural leadership abilities and the ability to inspire and motivate the team.
Problem-solving skills and a structured approach to overcoming challenges.
A collaborative mindset and a passion for sharing knowledge.
Proactive and self-driven with a focus on continuous improvement.
A commitment to quality and excellence in all aspects of development.
• Working Conditions:
Full-time position.
Occasional evening/weekend hours as needed.
Hybrid job position.