Front-End Tech Lead chez Lifebyte

About The Role 

A Frontend Team Lead is responsible for guiding and mentoring a team of frontend developers to create a well-functional, user-friendly business system. They ensure the team adheres to best practices, collaborates effectively, and delivers high-quality code. This role works closely with product, design, and backend teams. The successful candidate will help to improve the business workflow and system usability. 

Core Responsibilities  

Development & Architecture 

• Lead front-end architecture and design, translating complex business workflows into efficient, scalable technical solutions. 

• Lead the planning, scoping, and accurate estimation of frontend development efforts based on product and technical requirements. 

• Establish and enforce frontend coding standards, best practices, and robust test strategies (unit, E2E). 

• Collaborate closely with backend and integration teams to design and deliver API-driven, reusable, and testable frontend components. 

• Partner with DevOps to establish automated testing and CI/CD pipelines, ensuring engineering excellence and continuous delivery. 

• Continuously evaluate and improve development workflows, team productivity, and frontend system architecture. 

• Stay up-to-date with emerging frontend technologies and trends to inform long-term platform strategy and innovation. 

Leadership & Team Collaboration  

• Mentor and support frontend engineers through technical guidance, code reviews, and by fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth. 

• Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives, to ensure team alignment and delivery velocity. 

• Collaborate cross-functionally with product managers, designers, and key stakeholders to ensure frontend solutions effectively support business objectives. 

Requirements

Skills & Experience 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field. 

• 8+ years of frontend engineering experience, with strong hands-on expertise in modern frameworks such as Vue and React. 

• Solid foundation in core web technologies, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and TypeScript. 

• Deep understanding of API design and integration (RESTful/GraphQL), with a track record of close backend collaboration. 

• Working knowledge of backend technologies such as Laravel, Node.js, or Spring Boot. 

• Hands-on experience with automated testing frameworks (Cypress/Playwright, Vitest) and test-driven development (TDD/BDD). 

• Experience using project management and collaboration tools (e.g., Jira). 

• Proficient with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, version control (Git), and Docker. 

• Strong communication skills with the ability to lead, mentor, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. 

• Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and technical documentation abilities. 

• Familiarity with financial platforms such as MT4/MT5 is a plus. 

• Knowledge of data analysis language (Python) is a plus. 

Benefits

• Hybrid working arrangement - 2 Days WFH
• Opportunities for enriching career growth, including exposure to regional contexts
• Complimentary snacks and beverages available in the office pantry
• Healthcare coverage (medical, dental, optical), gym benefits
• Flexibility in smart casual dress code
• Young, vibrant and open work culture