FE Software Development Team Lead

Deka Minas (Pty) Ltd; Rosebank; On-site; ZAR 800 000 - 1 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Rosebank is seeking a highly skilled Front-End Team Lead to guide a team of developers in building scalable web applications. This role requires expertise in React.js, strong leadership skills, and a passion for user experience. The successful candidate will drive technical direction, mentor junior developers, and ensure high-performance applications. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and have a proven track record in front-end development, this is the opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in front-end development.
• 3+ years of experience with React.js and TypeScript.
• Proven experience leading a front-end team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the front-end development team and provide mentorship.
• Architect and maintain scalable React-based web applications.
• Collaborate with design and product teams for user experience.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

User Experience

Performance Optimization

State Management

Tools

React.js

TypeScript

Jest

Webpack

Next.js

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Front-End Team Lead with deep expertise in React.js and API integrations to lead a team of front-end developers in building scalable, high-performance web applications. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and is passionate about user experience, clean code, and modern frontend architecture.

As a Team Lead, you will not only contribute to the development of new features but also guide technical direction, mentor junior developers, and ensure that our web applications are performant, scalable, and robust. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including backend developers, designers, and product managers, to deliver high-impact solutions.

Key Responsibilities :

Lead the front-end development team, providing technical guidance, code reviews, and mentorship.

Architect, build, and maintain scalable React-based web applications.

Integrate and optimize communication with backend APIs for maximum performance and reliability.

Collaborate with design and product teams to implement intuitive and visually appealing user experiences.

Own and refine the front-end development roadmap, ensuring alignment with business goals.

Define and enforce best practices for front-end code quality, testing, and documentation.

Drive continuous improvement in front-end performance, scalability, and developer efficiency.

Stay current with emerging frontend trends, tools, and technologies and make recommendations for adoption.

Requirements :

5+ years of experience in front-end development.

3+ years of professional experience with React.js and TypeScript .

Proven experience leading or mentoring a front-end development team.

Expertise in integrating and working with backend APIs .

Real-world experience optimizing performance and bundle size.

Strong understanding of client-side state management (e.g., Redux, Zustand, or similar).

Hands-on experience with front-end testing tools such as Jest or alternatives.

Solid understanding of server-side vs. client-side rendering.

Strong grasp of software design principles and modern architecture patterns.

Experience building and maintaining web applications at scale.

Familiarity with agile methodologies and team collaboration tools.

Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.

Beneficial Skills :

Experience implementing internationalization (i18n) .

Familiarity with Storybook.js or other UI documentation / testing tools.

Experience optimizing deployments over CDNs .

Deep knowledge of Webpack configuration and performance tuning.

Working experience with Next.js 13+ .

Additional Information :

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