Lead Software Engineer - Frontend

ZS is a place where passion changes lives. As a management consulting and technology firm focused on improving life and how we live it , our most valuable asset is our people. Here you'll work side-by-side with a powerful collective of thinkers and experts shaping life-changing solutions for patients, caregivers and consumers, worldwide. ZSers drive impact by bringing a client first mentality to each and every engagement. We partner collaboratively with our clients to develop custom solutions and technology products that create value and deliver company results across critical areas of their business. Bring your curiosity for learning; bold ideas; courage and passion to drive life-changing impact to ZS.
Our most valuable asset is our people .
At ZS we honor the visible and invisible elements of our identities, personal experiences and belief systems-the ones that comprise us as individuals, shape who we are and
make us unique. We believe your personal interests, identities, and desire to learn are part of your success here. Learn more about our diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts and the networks ZS supports to assist our ZSers in cultivating community spaces, obtaining the resources they need to thrive, and sharing the messages they are passionate about.
ZS's Platform Development team is at the forefront of transforming the clinical trials landscape through cutting-edge SaaS solutions. ZS Trials.ai is a solution dedicated to addressing the unmet needs of the industry by digitizing, automating, and enhancing intelligence in clinical studies, ultimately accelerating the delivery of new treatments to market. We are on the brink of significant growth, united by a shared mission to expedite effective treatments to patients.
What You'll Do

• Develop exceptional, scalable, and maintainable frontend solutions

• Build and optimize user-facing applications

• Set standards for code quality, security, and scalability

• Influence technical decisions

• Deliver high-quality products

• Collaborate across teams

• Mentor junior engineers

What You'll Bring

• Advanced technical expertise

• Intensity that challenges the status quo

• Dedication to continuous improvement

• Enthusiasm and client-first approach

Qualifications
Experience

• 5+ years of hands-on frontend development experience, with a track record of delivering scalable, maintainable, and testable code in production environments.

Technical Skills

• Solid understanding of core computer science principles, including networking, data structures, algorithms, asynchronous programming, web security, and version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Advanced proficiency in modern JavaScript (ES6+), HTML, CSS, and frontend frameworks like React, Vue, or Angular.
• Strong grasp of frontend architecture, including component-based design, API integration, and building high-performance web applications.
• Experience with software design patterns, debugging, performance optimization, and tools like bundlers (e.g., Webpack, Vite).
• Familiarity with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker) and CI/CD pipelines is a plus.

Mindset & Problem-Solving

• Passionate about creating exceptional user experiences with a keen eye for detail and design.
• Innovative problem-solver, capable of analyzing and addressing complex frontend challenges with practical, scalable solutions.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Experience mentoring engineers, providing constructive feedback, and fostering a collaborative team environment.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to bridge technical and non-technical stakeholders, building alignment and shared understanding.

Organizational Skills

• Skilled in prioritizing tasks, managing time effectively, and meeting deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Perks & Benefits:
ZS offers a comprehensive total rewards package including health and well-being, financial planning, annual leave, personal growth and professional development. Our robust skills development programs, multiple career progression options and internal mobility paths and collaborative culture empowers you to thrive as an individual and global team member.
We are committed to giving our employees a flexible and connected way of working. A flexible and connected ZS allows us to combine work from home and on-site presence at clients/ZS offices for the majority of our week. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face-to-face connections.
Considering applying?
At ZS, we're building a diverse and inclusive company where people bring their passions to inspire life-changing impact and deliver better outcomes for all. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and recognize the value that candidates with all backgrounds, including non-traditional ones, bring. If you are interested in joining us, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet 100% of the requirements listed above.
To Complete Your Application:
Candidates must possess work authorization for their intended country of employment.
An on-line application, including a full set of transcripts (official or unofficial), is required
to be considered.
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www.zs.com