We’re looking for a Lead Engineer to join our team and drive the development of modern, scalable, and high-performing applications. This role is ideal for a hands-on technical leader who excels in frontend engineering (React + TypeScript) while also bringing strong backend and system design expertise.
You’ll play a critical role in shaping architecture, mentoring engineers, and delivering impactful solutions that scale across millions of users.
What You’ll Do
Lead & Architect
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Design and build scalable, resilient, and high-performing full-stack applications
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Own end-to-end architecture decisions across frontend systems
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Drive technical strategy and influence engineering direction across teams
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Ensure systems are production-ready, secure, observable, and maintainable
Frontend Engineering (Primary Focus)
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Build and architect applications using:
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React.js (advanced patterns)
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TypeScript
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Design modular, reusable, and scalable UI architectures
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Optimize performance (rendering, code-splitting, lazy loading)
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Establish and enforce frontend best practices and standards
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Work with Next.js (SSR/SSG) where applicable
Quality & Testing
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Define and implement robust testing strategies:
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Unit (Jest, React Testing Library)
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Integration & E2E (Cypress/Playwright)
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Ensure high code quality with strong test coverage and automation
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Champion a quality-first engineering culture
Backend & Distributed Systems
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Build and maintain backend services using:
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Develop RESTful and event-driven APIs
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Work with:
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Postgres, NoSQL databases
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Apache Kafka / streaming systems
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Design systems for scalability, reliability, and fault tolerance
System Design
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Architect solutions using modern design patterns and best practices
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Anticipate future needs and design for scalability and flexibility
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Evaluate technologies and make data-driven technical decisions
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Ensure strong observability (monitoring, logging, metrics)
Mentorship & Collaboration
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Mentor engineers and help grow technical talent
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Collaborate across teams (product, design, engineering)
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Lead discussions on architecture, design, and best practices
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Act as a technical leader and trusted advisor
What You Bring
Must-Have Skills & Experience
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4 year degree or equivalent experience
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7+ years of software development experience with at least one full cycle implementation
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Strong experience in:
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React.js and TypeScript
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Architecting large-scale frontend applications
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Deep understanding of:
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Frontend performance and scalability
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Testing strategies for React applications
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Backend experience with:
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Experience with:
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Postgres, NoSQL databases
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Apache Kafka or event-driven systems
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Strong system design and distributed systems knowledge
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Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, or Azure)
Nice to Have
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Experience with Next.js (SSR/SSG)
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Exposure to AI coding tools like GitHub Copilot
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Experience with micro-frontends
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Familiarity with GraphQL
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Familiarity with Agile methodologies such as Scrum or Kanban
What Makes You a Great Fit
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You’re a hands-on leader who enjoys solving complex problems
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You think in terms of systems, scalability, and long-term impact
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You care deeply about code quality, testing, and user experience
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You’re passionate about mentoring and growing others
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You thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment
