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Job Description: Lead Software Engineer, Front End (TypeScript/React, AWS) Job Summary We are seeking a Lead Software Engineer with strong expertise in TypeScript, React, and AWS to design, develop, and deliver scalable, high-performance web applications. The ideal candidate will provide technical leadership, drive front-end architecture decisions, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and ensure the delivery of secure, reliable, and user-centric solutions. Key Responsibilities • Design, develop, and maintain modern front-end applications using React and TypeScript. • Lead front-end architecture, component design, and application scalability initiatives. • Collaborate with product managers, UX/UI designers, backend engineers, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality user experiences. • Develop reusable UI components and establish front-end development standards. • Integrate applications with APIs, cloud-based services, and backend systems. • Optimize application performance, accessibility, responsiveness, and security. • Conduct code reviews and mentor engineers on best practices and technical growth. • Drive testing strategies, including unit, integration, and end-to-end testing. • Participate in CI/CD implementation, deployment processes, and cloud-based development workflows. • Evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements to the technology stack. Required Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field. • Extensive experience with React, TypeScript, JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3. • Strong understanding of modern front-end architecture, state management, and component-based development. • Experience integrating RESTful APIs and cloud-based services. • Hands-on experience with AWS services and cloud-native application development. • Experience with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile development methodologies. • Strong problem-solving, communication, and leadership skills. Preferred Qualifications • Experience with Next.js or similar modern React frameworks. • Familiarity with AWS services such as S3, CloudFront, Lambda, API Gateway, and Cognito. • Experience with automated testing frameworks such as Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress, or Playwright. • Knowledge of web performance optimization, accessibility standards, and security best practices. • Experience contributing to design systems and reusable component libraries.