ReactJS Lead

Client: Photon
Position: ReactJS Lead
Location: Qunicy,MA (Onsite)
Duration: Contract or Full time

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. 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 software application development, with at least 2-3 years in a leadership position.
Awareness of modern security practices, performance optimization, and code quality measures.