Lead Frontend React

Information about project:

Industry: Banking

Rate: we are open to your suggestions

Location: Warsaw/Cracow - hybrid/remote

Summary: The Lead Frontend React position focuses on leading the development and delivery of high-quality web applications within the Business Services Digital team. This role is integral to the team, which supports global banking services, and aims to enhance front-end engineering standards through strong mentorship and best practices.

Main Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and implementation of web applications using React, TypeScript, and modern front-end tools.
• Take ownership of software delivery and application support across the full development lifecycle.
• Guide and mentor developers; promote knowledge sharing and team growth.
• Define and enforce best practices for code quality, testing, accessibility, and performance.
• Collaborate with backend developers, product managers, QA, and UX teams.
• Manage and coordinate software releases, ensuring on-time and on-budget delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to productivity, quality, and system maintainability.
• Ensure compliance with development methodologies and risk controls.

Key Requirements:

• Proven track record delivering modern, responsive web applications in a leadership or senior engineering role.
• Strong hands-on experience with React.js, JavaScript, and TypeScript.
• Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, and preprocessors such as SASS or Less.
• Experience working on pixel-perfect UI, responsive design for desktop and mobile, and adherence to accessibility and cross-browser standards.
• Familiarity with front-end testing frameworks, including Jest and React Testing Library.
• Experience managing version control with Git and working in IDEs such as VSCode or IntelliJ.
• Solid understanding of JSON and XML for data marshalling/de-marshalling.

Nice to Have:

• Knowledge of Node.js and Express for backend integration.
• Experience in onboarding/banking applications or digital product design in the financial domain.
• Understanding of lean, pragmatic development principles in Agile environments.