Lead Software Engineer, Front End (TypeScript/React, AWS)/Remote

Lead Software Engineer, Front End (TypeScript/React, AWS)/Remote

Posted 1 day ago by Apetan Consulting

Negotiable
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Remote
Remote

Summary: We are looking for a Lead Software Engineer specializing in TypeScript, React, and AWS to create scalable web applications. The role involves providing technical leadership, making architectural decisions, and collaborating with various teams to deliver secure and user-friendly solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in front-end development and a passion for mentoring others. This position is fully remote.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, and maintain modern front-end applications using React and TypeScript.
  • Lead front-end architecture, component design, and application scalability initiatives.
  • Collaborate with product managers, UX/UI designers, backend engineers, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality user experiences.
  • Develop reusable UI components and establish front-end development standards.
  • Integrate applications with APIs, cloud-based services, and backend systems.
  • Optimize application performance, accessibility, responsiveness, and security.
  • Conduct code reviews and mentor engineers on best practices and technical growth.
  • Drive testing strategies, including unit, integration, and end-to-end testing.
  • Participate in CI/CD implementation, deployment processes, and cloud-based development workflows.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements to the technology stack.

Key Skills:

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Extensive experience with React, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
  • Strong understanding of modern front-end architecture, state management, and component-based development.
  • Experience integrating RESTful APIs and cloud-based services.
  • Hands-on experience with AWS services and cloud-native application development.
  • Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile development methodologies.
  • Strong problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: undetermined

Country: undetermined

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: IT

Detailed Description From Employer:

Job Description: Lead Software Engineer, Front End (TypeScript/React, AWS)

Job Summary

We are seeking a Lead Software Engineer with strong expertise in TypeScript, React, and AWS to design, develop, and deliver scalable, high-performance web applications. The ideal candidate will provide technical leadership, drive front-end architecture decisions, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure the delivery of secure, reliable, and user-centric solutions.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain modern front-end applications using React and TypeScript.
  • Lead front-end architecture, component design, and application scalability initiatives.
  • Collaborate with product managers, UX/UI designers, backend engineers, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality user experiences.
  • Develop reusable UI components and establish front-end development standards.
  • Integrate applications with APIs, cloud-based services, and backend systems.
  • Optimize application performance, accessibility, responsiveness, and security.
  • Conduct code reviews and mentor engineers on best practices and technical growth.
  • Drive testing strategies, including unit, integration, and end-to-end testing.
  • Participate in CI/CD implementation, deployment processes, and cloud-based development workflows.
  • Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements to the technology stack.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Extensive experience with React, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
  • Strong understanding of modern front-end architecture, state management, and component-based development.
  • Experience integrating RESTful APIs and cloud-based services.
  • Hands-on experience with AWS services and cloud-native application development.
  • Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile development methodologies.
  • Strong problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with Next.js or similar modern React frameworks.
  • Familiarity with AWS services such as S3, CloudFront, Lambda, API Gateway, and Cognito.
  • Experience with automated testing frameworks such as Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress, or Playwright.
  • Knowledge of web performance optimization, accessibility standards, and security best practices.
  • Experience contributing to design systems and reusable component libraries.