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Photon

Lead React Developer

Plano, TX

$56.75 - $74.25/hr

Lead React Developer Location: Plano TX (onsite - 5 days) F2F is mandatory for Client Interview We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Lead React Developer to drive the design, development ...

Photon

Lead React Developer

Woonsocket, RI

$56.50 - $74/hr

Job Title: Lead React Developer Location: Woonsocket, RI (Onsite) Role Summary: We are seeking a React Lead who can go beyond feature delivery and drive front-end platform strategy, reusable ...

Anagh Technologies, Inc.

Lead React Developer

Louisville, CO · On-site

$60.75 - $77.75/hr

Title Lead React Developer-MUI Location: Louisville, CO Duration: 12Months Only 10+ Years with PP No UI LEAD WITH STRONG EXPERIENCE ON REACT/MUI(Material UI). SHOULD BE CAPABLE OF OFFERING SOLUTIONS ...

Anagh Technologies, Inc.

Lead React Developer

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$55.75 - $71.25/hr

React JS Developer / Lead Location: Alpharetta, GA (Onsite) Requirements: Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a similar field. Experience with Typescript on ReactJS ...

Anagh Technologies, Inc.

Lead React Developer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$60.75 - $79.75/hr

Lead Software Engineer, ReactJS - (Dojo Coach) - Location - Chicago, IL -Remote Position Longterm ... React.js, Kotlin, Node.JS and Python. * Experience working in a public Cloud across multiple ...

Anagh Technologies, Inc.

React Lead

$59.50 - $76.25/hr

Job Title- Lead React Developer (Email Marketing, Email Templates Development, Experimentation) Type- Long Contract Location- Remote Role CST Support Key Expectation from the role & Ideal Candidate:

Apex Informatics

Lead React Developer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$60.75 - $79.75/hr

... developer Need someone that is at a lead level that can get up to speed quickly (8-12+ years of experience) Looking for expertise with REACT Looking for expertise with Node.JS Needs to have strong ...

Anagh Technologies, Inc.

Lead React Developer

$59.50 - $76.25/hr

Lead React Location: Remote (PST/CST) Duration: 12+ months Responsibilities: Create POC's to research usage of emerging technologies to enhance user experience Provide context and guidance for ...

Navtech, Inc.

Lead React JS Developer

Downers Grove, IL · On-site

$58 - $74.25/hr

Lead React JS Developer Location: Downers Grove, IL 60515 - Hybrid 3 Days Onsite/Week Duration: 12+ Months Contract Passport number is mandatory at the time of submission for H1B/EAD applicants. As a ...

Bright Mind Solutions LLC

React Developer

Newark, NJ · On-site

$108.80K - $126.50K/yr

We are looking for an experienced Senior Lead React Developer with expertise in React, TypeScript, and test automation to lead our frontend development efforts. This role involves designing ...

Photon

React Developer - Plano, TX

Dallas, TX

$102.90K - $119.70K/yr

Lead the design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance of modern web applications built with React * Architect and implement scalable, maintainable, and high-performing front-end ...

Navtech, Inc.

Lead React JS Developer

Richfield, MN · On-site

$60.75 - $77.75/hr

Lead React JS Developer Location: (Remote) Duration: 12+ Months Contract * Candidates should have a sound knowledge of React Frontend Key requirements for this candidate: * The candidate should have ...

campus4tech

Lead Java React Developer

Chandler, AZ · On-site

Lead Java React Developer (Need someone strong with React) Duration - 12+ Months Location - Charlotte, NC/Chandler, AZ/Dallas, TX We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Lead Java Full stack ...

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Lead React Developer

Lead React Developer

Photon

Plano, TX

$56.75 - $74.25/hr

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Job description

Job Title: Lead React Developer

Location: Plano TX (onsite - 5 days)

F2F is mandatory for Client Interview
Job Description:
We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Lead React Developer to drive the design, development, and delivery of scalable, high-performance web applications. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in React and modern front-end technologies, combined with strong leadership capabilities to mentor teams and define technical direction.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership & Development:
  • Lead the design, development, testing, deployment, and maintenance of modern web applications built with React
  • Architect and implement scalable, maintainable, and high-performing front-end solutions
  • Define and present low-level design (LLD) and technical approaches before development
  • Ensure adherence to coding standards, best practices, and reusable component design
  • Build responsive, dynamic, and user-friendly UI/UX across devices and browsers
  • Drive performance optimization, including CDN usage, lazy loading, and efficient rendering
Collaboration & Delivery:
  • Collaborate with product managers, designers, backend developers, and QA teams to deliver business requirements
  • Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to sprint planning, estimation, and execution
  • Integrate front-end systems with APIs, third-party libraries, and headless CMS platforms
  • Ensure high-quality code through unit tests, integration tests, and peer reviews
Quality Engineering & DevOps:
  • Implement and maintain automated testing frameworks using Jest and React Testing Library
  • Contribute to and optimize CI/CD pipelines
  • Monitor and debug applications using tools like Sentry, LogRocket, or similar
  • Ensure application stability, performance, and observability
  • Mentorship & Leadership
  • Mentor and guide junior and mid-level developers
  • Promote best practices in front-end architecture, performance, and testing
  • Drive continuous improvement and innovation within the team
Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
  • 10+ years of experience in front-end development
  • 6+ years of hands-on experience with React or other leading frameworks (Angular/Vue)
  • Proven experience building enterprise-scale, scalable web applications
  • Strong expertise in state management (Redux, Redux Persist)
  • Proficiency in testing frameworks such as Jest and React Testing Library
  • Solid understanding of REST APIs, third-party integrations, and headless CMS
  • Experience with performance monitoring, logging, and analytics tools
  • Hands-on experience with real-time error tracking tools (Sentry, LogRocket)
  • Strong knowledge of Git version control
  • In-depth understanding of CI/CD pipelines and deployment workflows
  • Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills
  • Preferred (Nice-to-Have) Skills
  • Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
  • Familiarity with DevOps tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Bitbucket Pipelines)
  • Exposure to full-stack development (Node.js, Express)
  • Understanding of web accessibility standards and cross-browser compatibility
  • Awareness of CDN strategies and performance optimization
  • Basic knowledge of mobile/native development (Swift, Java)
Key Competencies:
  • Technical leadership and decision-making
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management
  • Ownership and accountability
  • Ability to work in fast-paced Agile environments
  • Mentorship and team development mindset

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