Frontend Lead Developer – Angular & TypeScript

Stellar Technologies; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a highly experienced Frontend Lead Developer to drive their front-end engineering initiatives. The role involves leading a team to deliver scalable web applications while utilizing advanced technologies such as Angular and TypeScript. Candidates should possess a robust understanding of UI architecture and have substantial experience mentoring developers. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned professional looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in front-end development.
• 5+ years with Angular 8+ and TypeScript.
• Experience in leading front-end teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and implementation of front-end applications.
• Mentor and guide frontend engineers.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Angular

TypeScript

RxJS

HTML5

CSS3

JavaScript

RESTful APIs

Performance tuning

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Jasmine

Karma

Jest

Node.js

Job description

Job Overview:

We are seeking a highly experienced Frontend Lead Developer with deep expertise in Angular and TypeScript to lead our front-end engineering efforts. The ideal candidate will be responsible for driving the UI architecture, leading a team of frontend developers, and delivering scalable, performant, and high-quality web applications.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of enterprise-level front-end applications.

• Architect and maintain scalable and maintainable Angular applications.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including designers, backend developers, DevOps, and QA.

• Mentor and guide a team of frontend engineers by providing technical leadership and code reviews.

• Translate business requirements and UX designs into functional, responsive user interfaces.

• Optimize application performance, ensure responsiveness, and enforce best practices.

• Define and enforce code standards, architecture guidelines, and development workflows.

• Participate in planning, estimation, and sprint management as part of Agile/Scrum teams.

• Stay updated with emerging front-end technologies, trends, and frameworks.

Required Skills & Experience:

• 12+ years of overall experience in front-end development.

• Minimum 5+ years of hands-on experience in Angular 8+ and TypeScript.

• Strong understanding of HTML5, CSS3, SCSS, and modern JavaScript (ES6+).

• Deep understanding of RxJS, Angular CLI, Forms (Template-driven and Reactive).

• Experience working with RESTful APIs and JSON.

• Expertise in frontend build tools, module bundlers, and CI/CD pipelines.

• Proven experience in leading frontend teams and delivering large-scale UI projects.

• Experience with unit testing frameworks like Jasmine, Karma, or Jest.

• Familiarity with State Management (NgRx or similar).

• Experience in performance tuning, security best practices, and accessibility.

Good to Have:

• Exposure to monorepo architectures, micro-frontends, or Web Components.

• Basic knowledge of Node.js and backend interactions.

• Experience in cloud environments such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

• Proven leadership capabilities and excellent communication skills.

• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.