Lead React Developer (Plano)

Job Summary
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 GCP
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
ative 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