Lead Frontend Developer - React

This is a remote position. We are seeking a Lead Frontend UI Developer with strong experience in headless JavaScript frameworks such as React and Next.js, along with deep expertise in HTML, CSS, REST APIs, and responsive design. This role involves leading the architecture, development, and delivery of modern web applications across eCommerce and product platforms. You will be a hands‑on technical leader who mentors teams, owns UI delivery, collaborates with business stakeholders, and sets a high bar for performance, design quality, and engineering standards. Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership & Delivery Lead design and development of complex, scalable frontend applications using React, Next.js, Angular, TypeScript, Node.js, and modern JS toolingArchitect frontend solutions, scaffold new projects, and define best practices and UI standardsCollaborate with business stakeholders to understand UI/UX requirements, estimate scope, and identify technical risksDeliver critical features end‑to‑end with a strong focus on performance, accessibility, and maintainabilityPerform code reviews, merges, and build validations, maintaining high quality standardsPartner closely with backend and data teams to deliver integrated, high‑performance user experiences People & Team Management Directly manage frontend engineers through 1:1s, coaching, growth planning, and performance reviewsMentor developers via code pairing, debugging sessions, and architectural guidanceFoster a culture of technical excellence, ownership, and continuous improvement Team Construction & Scaling Contribute to hiring strategies, interview processes, and candidate evaluationsSupport team scaling while maintaining high technical and cultural standardsChampion diversity, equity, and inclusion within the team and broader organization Requirements 8+ years of experience in frontend engineering, with deep focus on modern web stacksStrong hands‑on expertise in: React, Next.js, TypeScript, JavaScript (ES6+) HTML5, CSS3, TailwindCSS Redux, state management patterns Webpack, Vite, frontend build systems Component libraries such as Material‑UI, Ant Design, or Chakra UI Proven track record of owning and delivering large‑scale production applicationsExperience leading teams and working cross‑functionally with Product, UX, Backend, and QAComfort with deployment pipelines, CI/CD basics, and frontend project scaffolding Good‑to‑Have / Bonus Skills Exposure to UX design tools such as Figma or similar platformsExperience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) from a frontend delivery perspectiveFamiliarity with Google Analytics, tag management, and frontend performance optimizationExperience with headless commerce or CMS architectures Soft Skills & Leadership Competencies Strong communication with both technical and business stakeholdersHigh ownership and accountability for deliverablesAbility to balance speed, quality, and scalabilityStrategic thinker with a hands‑on execution mindsetCollaborative leader who builds trust and alignment Benefits Competitive salary and benefits packageOpportunities for professional growth and leadership developmentHigh‑impact role influencing UI strategy and frontend architectureCollaborative, inclusive, and engineering‑driven work environment