React Technical Lead

Stonebranch • Johns Creek, GA

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

Stonebranch is seeking a React Technical Lead to take ownership of the front-end architecture for their automation platform. This role involves leading through technical excellence, driving projects, and taking accountability for outcomes. The ideal candidate will work at the forefront of AI-assisted development, using tools like Claude to accelerate delivery while ensuring code quality and architectural integrity. This position is responsible for setting standards, architecting scalable and reusable components, designing user interfaces, and mentoring engineers. A strong background in React development for production-grade applications is essential, with a focus on ownership and driving the front-end area forward.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related technical field.
• 7+ years of professional experience in software development.
• 5+ years of advanced React development experience building real, production-grade applications.
• Proven track record of leading technical initiatives, owning a technical area, and mentoring other developers.
• Expert-level command of the React ecosystem including advanced patterns, component architecture, and performance optimization.
• Strong proficiency in TypeScript, modern JavaScript (ES6+), HTML and CSS.
• Demonstrated ability to architect scalable front-end systems and establish development standards and best practices.
• Strong UI/UX sensibility, with experience designing and building user-facing features such as layouts, components, and data visualizations.
• Solid command of testing frameworks, CI/CD pipelines, and production deployment practices.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT); hands-on experience using them to ship production software is a strong plus.
• Strong architectural thinking, with the judgment to make sound technical decisions and the accountability to own the outcomes.
• A driver's mindset — self-directed, proactive, and able to move an area forward without handholding.
• Experience mentoring engineers and raising the quality bar through code review and technical guidance.
• Ability to understand business needs and translate them into technical solutions.
• Effective written and verbal communication, with the ability to explain technical direction and trade-offs to technical and non-technical audiences.
• A collaborative team player, comfortable working in a fast-paced, international environment.
• Fluency in English (both written and verbal) is required.

Nice To Haves

• Hands-on experience using AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT) to ship production software.

Responsibilities

• Own the front-end architecture for complex web applications, making key technical decisions.
• Establish and evolve engineering standards, patterns, and best practices.
• Architect and build reusable components and front-end libraries for scalability.
• Translate business requirements into sound technical solutions.
• Lead an AI-assisted development workflow, ensuring the quality of delivered code.
• Direct and review AI-generated code, ensuring architectural integrity and catching errors.
• Review team's work and provide technical guidance to improve code quality.
• Design and build new layouts, components, and user interfaces.
• Create clear and effective ways to present complex information, including data visualizations.
• Optimize rendering performance and API usage for fast and responsive applications.
• Ensure quality and reliability across browsers and devices through testing and troubleshooting.
• Mentor developers and grow the team's technical capability through code review, pairing, and guidance.
• Partner with other engineering teams to align on and implement front-end solutions.
• Communicate technical direction and trade-offs clearly to stakeholders.

Benefits

• Medical insurance with 100% of premiums covered by Stonebranch for employees and their families.
• Vision insurance with 100% of premiums covered by Stonebranch for employees and their families.
• Dental insurance with 100% of premiums covered by Stonebranch for employees and their families.
• Workforce fitness program.
• Gym reimbursement.
• Paid holidays.
• Generous time-off policy.
• Floating holiday to celebrate your birthday.
• 401(k) plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior