Frontend Lead Developer – Angular & TypeScript

Stellar Technologies; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellar Technologies is seeking a Frontend Lead Developer to guide our UI architecture using Angular and TypeScript in Abu Dhabi. You will lead a frontend team and collaborate with design, backend, DevOps, and QA to deliver scalable web apps.

Ideal candidates have 12+ years frontend experience, 5+ years Angular 8+, strong HTML5/CSS3/SCSS, RxJS, Angular CLI, NgRx, and proven leadership in Agile teams with CI/CD and testing (Jasmine/Karma/Jest).

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in front-end development.
• 5+ years of hands-on Angular 8+ and TypeScript experience.
• Strong knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, SCSS, and modern JavaScript (ES6+).
• Deep understanding of RxJS, Angular CLI, and Forms (Template-driven and Reactive).
• Experience with RESTful APIs and JSON.
• Expertise in frontend build tools, module bundlers, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Proven leadership in leading frontend teams and large-scale UI projects.
• Experience with Jasmine, Karma, or Jest for unit testing.
• Familiarity with NgRx or similar state management.
• Experience in performance tuning, security, and accessibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of enterprise front-end apps.
• Architect and maintain scalable Angular applications.
• Collaborate with designers, backend, DevOps, and QA teams.
• Mentor and guide frontend engineers with code reviews and leadership.
• Translate business requirements into responsive UI implementations.
• Optimize performance, ensure responsiveness, and enforce best practices.
• Define and enforce code standards, architecture guidelines, and workflows.
• Participate in planning, estimation, and sprint management in Agile/Scrum.

Skills

Frontend leadership

Angular

TypeScript

HTML/CSS/SCSS

RxJS

REST APIs

CI/CD

Unit testing

Performance tuning

Accessibility

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering

Tools

Angular CLI

Jasmine

Karma

Jest

NgRx

Webpack

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.