React JS Lead | Atlanta

Photon•Chicago, IL

2h•$52,000 - $182,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled React JS Lead with strong technical expertise and leadership capabilities to join our team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in front-end development, particularly with React JS, Typescript, and JavaScript (ES6+). This role involves translating architectural designs into technical implementation plans, leading feature execution, mentoring developers, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. You will be responsible for ensuring code quality, adequate test coverage, and coordinating DevOps aspects like CI/CD pipelines and performance monitoring. Experience in an Agile Scrum environment with global teams and tools like JIRA is essential. The position requires a minimum of 6-8 years of front-end development experience, with at least 2 years in a lead or senior role, and experience leading small teams of 4-6 people.

Requirements

6+ years of front-end development experience, with 2+ years in a lead or senior role.
Strong React and JavaScript (ES6+) skills; familiarity with Next.js preferred.
Experience consuming REST APIs and integrating with backend services.
Deep understanding of Git, branching strategies, and agile workflows.
Experience with CMS platforms (Contentful preferred), CDN, and performance tooling.
Familiarity with accessibility standards (WCAG), cross-browser testing, and modern testing frameworks (Jest, React Testing Library).
Experience deploying apps to Azure or Vercel.
Excellent communication, leadership, and conflict resolution skills.
Strong skills React JS, Typescript, JavaScript(ES6+), Modern testing frameworks (Jest, React Testing Library)
State management tools like Redux, Context API, or Zustand
Translate architectural designs into technical implementation plans
Experience with Git and CI/CD workflows (GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, etc.).
Experience in performance tooling, cross browser solution implementations
Experience consuming REST APIs and integrating with backend services Goo
Working knowledge of CMS usage (e.g., Contentful) and CDN behavior
Should have lead small teams of 4-6 people as a technical lead
Highly experience working in Agile Scrum environment (global teams) and tools like JIRA

Nice To Haves

NextJS
Familiarity with accessibility standards (WCAG)
Working knowledge of cloud deployment on platforms like Azure or Vercel

Responsibilities

Translate architectural designs into technical implementation plans.
Lead the day-to-day execution of features using React, Next.js, and supporting tools.
Guide and mentor developers on best practices, performance tuning, and design patterns.
Collaborate with product managers, UX/UI teams, and backend engineers to align on feature scope and delivery timelines.
Review code and ensure compliance with architectural standards.
Proactively identify blockers and coordinate with stakeholders to resolve them.
Ensure adequate test coverage and lead QA/UAT support.
Coordinate DevOps aspects such as build pipeline (CI/CD), deployment on Azure or Vercel, and performance monitoring.
Participate in sprint planning, estimation, retrospectives, and daily stand-ups.
Stay current with front-end advancements and assess integration opportunities.