Front End Developer Team Lead

Deka Minas Pty Ltd; Rosebank; On-site; ZAR 1 217 000 - 1 565 000; Full time

Job summary

A technology firm in Johannesburg seeks a Front-End Developer Team Lead to lead the front-end team and ensure the delivery of high-quality web applications. The ideal candidate must have over 5 years of experience in front-end development, with strong skills in React.js and TypeScript, and demonstrate excellent leadership and collaboration to meet business objectives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in front-end development required.
• 5+ years with React.js and TypeScript experience needed.
• Familiarity with agile methodologies and collaboration tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and mentorship for the front-end team.
• Architect and maintain scalable React-based web applications.
• Define the front-end development roadmap aligning with business goals.

Skills

React.js

TypeScript

Frontend performance optimisation

Leadership

Collaboration

Job description

Front-End Developer Team Lead role available in Johannesburg. This role focuses on leading the front-end development team, guiding technical direction, mentoring junior developers, and ensuring the delivery of performant, scalable, and robust web applications. This position emphasises expertise in React.js and TypeScript, integration with backend APIs, and fostering collaboration with cross-functional teams (backend developers, designers, and product managers). The role requires both technical proficiency and leadership to align front-end development with business objectives.

Duties

• Technical Leadership : Provide guidance, mentorship, and code reviews for the front-end team.
• Development : Architect and maintain scalable React-based web applications.
• Collaboration : Work with backend, design, and product teams to optimise APIs and deliver intuitive user experiences.
• Roadmap Ownership : Define and refine the front-end development roadmap, aligning with business goals.
• Quality Assurance : Enforce best practices for code quality, testing, and documentation.
• Performance Optimisation : Drive improvements in front-end performance, scalability, and developer efficiency.
• Technology Adoption : Recommend and adopt new technologies to enhance development processes.

Requirements

• 5+ years in front-end development.
• 5+ years with React.js and TypeScript.
• Proven experience integrating and optimising backend APIs.
• Real-world experience optimising performance and bundle size.
• Experience building and maintaining large-scale web applications.
• Strong understanding of server-side and client-side rendering patterns.
• Familiarity with agile methodologies and collaboration tools.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.

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