Lead Software Engineer (React)

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of complex and high-performance web applications using React, ensuring scalability and maintainability. 
• Own the frontend architecture, driving technical decisions and leading the team in adopting best practices in React and JavaScript/TypeScript development. 
• Break down complex business requirements into technical tasks, assign responsibilities, and coordinate efforts across the team. 
• Mentor and guide both junior and senior developers through code reviews and best practices, fostering a culture of learning and collaboration. 
• Optimize the performance and scalability of frontend applications, ensuring cross-browser compatibility and responsiveness. 
• Establish and enforce coding standards, best practices, and workflows to ensure the highest quality of deliverables. 
• Collaborate closely with backend developers, UX/UI designers, and product owners to create seamless, user-friendly applications. 
• Lead discussions on UI/UX design improvements, contributing to the overall user experience strategy. 
• Drive initiatives to reduce technical debt, improve system architecture, and ensure the sustainability of frontend development practices. 
• Engage with stakeholders and clients, influencing technical decisions with clear, compelling arguments. 

Mandatory requirements:

• 6+ years of experience in frontend development with expertise in React.js, JavaScript/TypeScript. 
• Proven experience leading a team of frontend developers, setting standards for coding, architecture, and workflows. 
• Strong understanding of state management libraries like Redux, MobX, or Context API. 
• Proficiency in modern CSS frameworks (SCSS, Styled Components) and experience with responsive design. 
• Expertise in building and optimizing high-performance, scalable React applications. 
• Experience integrating RESTful APIs and GraphQL into frontend applications. 
• Strong debugging skills and the ability to optimize frontend applications for performance. 

Optional requirements:

• Experience with server-side rendering frameworks like Next.js or static site generation. 
• Familiarity with frontend testing frameworks such as Jest, Cypress, or Mocha. 
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing for frontend applications. 
• Knowledge of security best practices for frontend development. 
• Experience with progressive web apps (PWA) and other advanced web technologies. 
• Proficiency with AI coding tools (Copilot, Cursor, Claude) and their limitations
• Prompt engineering for code generation and debugging
• Knowing when to use AI vs traditional development

Tech stack:

• Primary Languages: JavaScript/TypeScript 
• Frameworks/Libraries: React.js, Next.js, React Query
• Styling: CSS3, SCSS, Styled Components, Bootstrap, Material-UI, Tailwind 
• Version Control: Git 
• Tools: Webpack, Babel, Jest, Cypress, Mocha 
• CI/CD: Jenkins, GitHub Actions