Remote Lead Frontend & Mobile Architect (React/Next.js)

Openkrill; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Openkrill is seeking a highly senior Lead Engineer to own frontend and mobile architecture across React, React Native, and Next.js. You will drive architectural decisions independently, designing scalable systems and turning ambiguous product needs into production-ready applications.

The role emphasizes AI-first workflows, using tools like Cursor and Claude to accelerate delivery while maintaining strong standards for performance, usability, and maintainability. 100% remote, USD payments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent practical experience in CS or related field.
• Minimum 5 years hands-on development experience.
• Strong proficiency in React, React Native, Next.js and TypeScript.
• Experience with GraphQL APIs and modern frontend architectures.
• Excellent English communication and client-facing skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and own frontend and mobile architecture across React, React Native, and Next.js.
• Make architecture decisions independently focused on scalability and reliability.
• Build production-grade apps using TypeScript for web and mobile.
• Work with GraphQL APIs and define clean integration patterns.
• Define scalable engineering patterns across frontend tech stack.
• Own quality standards for architecture, testing, and performance.
• Define technical direction and ensure AI-driven workflows meet standards.
• Translate product needs into clear technical solutions and ensure delivery.

Skills

React

React Native

Next.js

TypeScript

GraphQL

AI/ML tools

Cursor tooling

Claude tooling

Architecture decisions

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Git

CI/CD

Job description

Openkrill is seeking a highly senior Lead Engineer to own frontend and mobile architecture across React, React Native, and Next.js. You will drive architectural decisions independently, designing scalable systems and turning ambiguous product needs into production-ready applications.

The role emphasizes AI-first workflows, using tools like Cursor and Claude to accelerate delivery while maintaining strong standards for performance, usability, and maintainability. 100% remote, USD payments.