Front End Development Lead

WEbook, Inc.; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading digital and user experience design agency is seeking a Front-End Development Lead in Riyadh. You will lead the front-end team, build SEO-optimized web and mobile platforms, and advocate for best practices in design and development. Ideal candidates have over 7 years of experience, strong knowledge of React.js, and a proven track record in team leadership. This role offers an exciting opportunity to make an impact with a talented team.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of front-end development experience.
• Deep knowledge of React.js and other front-end technologies.
• Experience deploying and optimizing static sites.

Responsibilities

• Lead the front-end development team across web and mobile platforms.
• Build performant and SEO-optimized front-ends using SSGs and React.
• Collaborate with UX/UI teams and backend engineers to align features.

Skills

React.js

Tailwind CSS

TypeScript

JavaScript

HTML5

CSS3

CI/CD workflows

Job description

Do you want to love what you do at work? Do you want to make a difference, an impact, and transform people’s lives? Do you want to work with a team that believes in disrupting the normal, boring, and average?

If yes, then this is the job you’re looking for.

UXBERT Labs is one of the best digital and user experience design agencies in the GCC, working with major regional and international brands such as STC, Amazon, Gucci, and more. UXBERT Labs is part of the Supertech Group, which also includes Hala Yalla, Saudi’s #1 private event ticketing and experience booking platform, and Kafu Games, the largest esports tournament platform in MENA.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the front-end development team across web and mobile platforms
• Build performant and SEO-optimized front-ends using SSGs and React
• Drive architecture decisions, enforce design consistency, and lead code reviews
• Collaborate with UX/UI teams and backend engineers to align features
• Advocate for accessibility, performance, and responsive design

Minimum Requirements:

• 7+ years of front-end development experience
• Deep knowledge of React.js, Tailwind CSS, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3
• Experience deploying and optimizing static sites (Next.js, Gatsby, Astro, etc.)
• Proven experience leading front-end teams and delivering high-quality projects. Must be able to manage and motivate your team. Must be able to report to the Head of Engineering weekly and contribute towards the Engineering framework; architecture and leading the Front End team
• Strong understanding of CI/CD workflows, especially with Vercel