Front End Developer Team Lead

Front-End Developer Team Lead role available in Johannesburg. This role focuses on leading the front-end development team, guiding technical direction, mentoring junior developers, and ensuring the delivery of performant, scalable, and robust web applications. This position emphasises expertise in React.js and TypeScript, integration with backend APIs, and fostering collaboration with cross-functional teams (backend developers, designers, and product managers). The role requires both technical proficiency and leadership to align front-end development with business objectives.

Duties

• Technical Leadership : Provide guidance, mentorship, and code reviews for the front-end team.
• Development : Architect and maintain scalable React-based web applications.
• Collaboration : Work with backend, design, and product teams to optimise APIs and deliver intuitive user experiences.
• Roadmap Ownership : Define and refine the front-end development roadmap, aligning with business goals.
• Quality Assurance : Enforce best practices for code quality, testing, and documentation.
• Performance Optimisation : Drive improvements in front-end performance, scalability, and developer efficiency.
• Technology Adoption : Recommend and adopt new technologies to enhance development processes.

Requirements

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