Lead Frontend Developer

Techstreet Malaysia; Selangor; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Techstreet Malaysia is seeking an experienced Front End Lead Developer to guide the design, development, and maintenance of web and mobile applications. You will provide technical leadership to the development team and collaborate with UI/UX designers and business stakeholders to ensure scalable, secure, high-performing products.

The role requires strong hands-on expertise with modern front-end stacks (Node.js, Next.js, React.js, React Native) and cloud skills (Azure, AWS), plus experience in

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in software development and IT consultancy.
• Experience leading or directing software development teams.
• Strong hands-on development in web and/or mobile applications.
• Proficient in Node.js, Next.js, React.js, .NET, or React Native.
• Experience building RESTful APIs and working with JSON.
• Familiarity with cloud environments (Azure and/or AWS).
• Bachelor's or postgraduate degree in CS/IT/SE or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead and participate in front-end web and mobile development projects.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers and stakeholders to translate requirements.
• Develop and maintain scalable, secure, high-performing front-end applications.
• Design APIs to support front-end needs.
• Oversee CI/CD processes for web and mobile apps.
• Provide technical leadership and strategic direction to the team.
• Ensure adherence to best practices and coding standards.

Skills

Node.js

Next.js

React.js

Microsoft .NET

React Native

REST APIs

JSON

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Postgraduate Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering

Tools

Azure

AWS

Microsoft SQL Server

MySQL

CI/CD

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and technically strong Front End Lead Developer to lead the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of web and mobile applications. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership to the development team, collaborate closely with UI/UX designers and business stakeholders, and ensure the delivery of scalable, secure, high-performing, and maintainable applications.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and participate in the development of web and mobile front-end applications.
• Develop and maintain applications using Node.js / Next.js / React.js or Microsoft .NET technologies.
• Develop next-generation mobile applications using React Native, including the enhancement, maintenance, and support of existing applications.
• Develop and integrate mobile enterprise applications for Android and iOS using hybrid and/or native platforms.
• Work closely with UI/UX designers to translate design mock-ups, wireframes, and user requirements into functional and user-friendly applications.
• Design and implement well-structured and high-performing APIs to support front-end applications.
• Work with database design, queries, and reporting using Microsoft SQL Server and/or MySQL.
• Develop and maintain applications deployed on cloud-based infrastructure, including Microsoft Azure and/or AWS.
• Establish, maintain, and improve Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) processes for web and mobile applications.
• Provide technical leadership, guidance, and strategic direction to the implementation and development team.

About you

• Bachelor's Degree or Postgraduate Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in software development, IT project consultancy, system implementation, or a similar technical environment.
• Minimum 5 years of experience working in a vendor/IT consultancy environment.
• Strong hands-on experience in web and/or mobile application development.
• Experience in leading or providing technical direction to software development/implementation teams.
• Strong proficiency in one or more of the following: Node.js, Next.js, React.js, Microsoft .NET, or React Native.
• Experience developing applications for Android and iOS platforms.
• Good knowledge of REST APIs and JSON.
• Experience with Microsoft SQL Server and/or MySQL.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Azure and/or AWS cloud environments.