Frontend Tech Lead

InterQuest Group; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Unlimited annual leave

Regular team retreats

Job summary

A leading SaaS company in the UK is seeking a Hands-On Team Lead for their frontend engineering team. This role focuses on technical leadership and mentoring while driving innovation. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with TypeScript, React.js, or Next.js. The position offers competitive compensation, fully remote work with flexible hours, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience leading frontend teams with 5+ engineers.
• 5+ years of hands-on engineering experience with TypeScript, React.js, and/or Next.js.
• Strong focus on writing clean, scalable, and secure code.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a frontend engineering team.
• Develop and maintain innovative features and tools.
• Improve user experience through collaboration.

Skills

TypeScript

React.js

Next.js

Team Leadership

Mentoring

Clean Code

Job description

Overview

Exciting Opportunity: Hands-On Team Lead – Frontend – Fully Remote

Direct message the job poster from InterQuest Group. We are partnering with a SaaS company ranked in the top 1–2% globally and are looking for a Hands-On Team Lead to lead a high-performing frontend engineering team and drive frontend innovation across the organization. This is a rare opportunity to make a hands-on technical impact while mentoring others and shaping the architecture of a fast-scaling, remote-first company.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead and manage a frontend engineering team, setting technical direction and fostering a strong team culture
• Develop and maintain innovative features and tools in various initiatives
• Improve user experience through close collaboration with product/design teams
• Guide and mentor engineers through code reviews, 1:1s, and technical development
• Maintain high standards for code quality, system performance, and reliability
• Ensure smooth delivery processes by managing technical roadmaps and ensuring timely execution

What You’ll Bring:

• 3+ years of experience leading frontend teams (5+ engineers)
• 5+ years of hands-on engineering experience with TypeScript, React.js and/or Next.js
• Proven expertise in building features and tools in a product-based environment
• Strong focus on writing clean, scalable, and secure code
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
• A passion for mentoring and elevating others on the team

What’s on Offer:

• Fully remote work with flexible hours
• Competitive compensation: salary, bonus, and equity
• Work with a world-class engineering team on challenging, high-impact projects
• Access to modern tools, training, and resources to fuel your growth
• Unlimited annual leave so you can recharge when needed
• Regular team retreats and in-person meetups
• A leadership role with direct ownership and influence over the future of the platform

If you’re a hands-on frontend leader with TypeScript, React.js or Next.js experience, please apply