React Lead_Offshore

We are seeking a Technical Lead with strong expertise in React.js front-end technologies. The ideal candidate will take ownership of leading the design, development, and delivery of scalable, high-performance web applications, ensuring seamless integration between user interfaces and backend services. As a Technical Lead, you will be responsible for providing technical leadership, mentoring team members, and ensuring the team delivers high-quality solutions that meet business requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and development of end-to-end web applications using React.js (front end).
• Guide the development of responsive and high-quality user interfaces that ensure cross-browser and device compatibility.
• Lead the integration of RESTful APIs between frontend and backend systems, ensuring smooth and efficient communication.
• Mentor and guide junior and mid-level developers, providing technical leadership and best practices.
• Conduct code reviews to ensure code quality, maintainability, and performance optimization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional Agile teams to define, design, and implement new features, ensuring that technical solutions align with business needs.
• Define technical architecture, set coding standards, and provide direction on technology stack choices.
• Develop and maintain reusable components and front-end libraries for future use.
• Ensure the team is following the CI/CD pipeline and modern development practices for consistent delivery.
• Work closely with product managers, designers, and stakeholders to translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and industry trends, applying innovative solutions to drive the project forward.
• Be an advocate for quality assurance, reviewing test cases and supporting User Acceptance Testing (UAT) processes.

Core/Must Have Skills:

• Strong leadership skills, with a track record of leading development teams and managing complex technical projects.
• Expertise in React.js , including related tools such as Redux , React Router , and Webpack .
• Deep understanding of modern JavaScript/ES6+ and front-end development best practices.
• Experience in developing highly-scalable backend services, ensuring both security and maintainability.
• Proficiency with version control systems, especially Git .
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills, with the ability to identify and resolve technical challenges.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively work with stakeholders and lead cross-functional teams.

Good to Have Skills:

• Experience with cloud platforms such as Azure , and containerization tools like Docker , Kubernetes , and Helm .
• Familiarity with modern front-end build pipelines and CI/CD tools to streamline development workflows.
• Experience with unit testing frameworks like Jest , Mocha , or JUnit (for both front-end).
• 8–12 years of experience in full-stack software application development, with at least 2-3 years in a leadership position.
• Awareness of modern security practices , performance optimization, and code quality measures.
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