React Lead

Photon; Chennai District, Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Photon is seeking a React Frontend Technical Lead to drive hands-on technical leadership and delivery of frontend applications using ReactJS and React Native. The role bridges architecture and execution, ensuring modular, high-quality frontend code aligned with platform standards.

You will mentor teams, define micro-frontend patterns, and champion TDD and UI automation while delivering cross‑platform experiences across Web, iOS, Android, and Desktop in a fast-growing environment.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with ReactJS and React Native.
• Proven track record leading frontend delivery in complex apps.
• Solid understanding of Micro-Frontend Architecture and Atomic Design.
• Experience building cross‑platform applications (Web, iOS, Android, Desktop).
• Strong testing mindset with TDD and unit testing.
• Ability to translate architecture into actionable plans.

Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership & Delivery: Lead frontend engineers in building ReactJS and React Native applications; translate architectural direction into actionable implementation plans; own sprint-level technical execution and delivery quality.
• Application & Component Design: Design and implement modular frontend features using Atomic Design; lead implementation of Micro-Frontend patterns and shared UI shells; ensure consistent use of MVVM and reactive programming patterns.
• System Integration: Lead integration with Headless CMS platforms and backend services; coordinate frontend-backend contracts and API usage.
• Engineering Practices: Champion Test-Driven Development (TDD) and strong unit testing practices; guide teams on UI automation testing strategies; enforce code quality through reviews and standards.
• Mentorship: Mentor developers and support onboarding; act as the primary technical escalation point for frontend teams.

Skills

ReactJS

React Native

Frontend delivery

Micro-Frontend Architecture

Atomic Design

SDUI

Testing mindset

Cross-platform apps

Job description

React Frontend Technical Lead

(Web | Mobile | Micro-Frontends)

Role Summary: The React Frontend Technical Lead is responsible for hands-on technical leadership and delivery of frontend applications using ReactJS and React Native.
This role bridges architecture and execution, ensuring frontend teams deliver high-quality, modular, and performant applications aligned with platform standards.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Delivery

• Lead frontend engineers in building ReactJS and React Native applications.
• Translate architectural direction into actionable implementation plans.
• Own sprint-level technical execution and delivery quality.

Application & Component Design

• Design and implement modular frontend features using Atomic Design principles.
• Lead implementation of Micro-Frontend patterns and shared UI shells.
• Ensure consistent use of MVVM and reactive programming patterns.

System Integration

• Lead integration with:
• Headless CMS platforms (including content preview support)
• Backend services and MBaaS platforms
• Coordinate frontend-backend contracts and API usage.

Engineering Practices

• Champion Test-Driven Development (TDD) and strong unit testing practices.
• Guide teams on UI automation testing strategies.
• Enforce code quality through reviews and standards.

Mentorship

• Mentor developers and support onboarding.
• Act as the primary technical escalation point for frontend teams.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with ReactJS and React Native.
• Experience leading frontend delivery in complex applications.
• Solid understanding of Micro-Frontend Architecture, Atomic Design, and SDUI.
• Experience building cross-platform applications (Web, iOS, Android, Desktop).
• Strong testing mindset with TDD experience.

Preferred / Desirable

• Experience in retail or associate-facing applications.
• Familiarity with device integrations (printers, scanners, payments).
• Exposure to B2B domains.