Front-End Lead

Location: Remote Company: Ultahost Type: Full-Time | Technical Role Level: Front-End Lead Role Overview Ultahost is looking for a skilled and experienced Front-End Lead to drive the development and leadership of our user-facing applications. This is a hands-on leadership role that combines advanced front-end development, team management, and technical architecture responsibilities. You’ll be working with the latest versions of React and Next.js, guiding a growing front-end team, and setting high standards for performance, design, and code quality across all web-based projects. If you're passionate about building high-performance interfaces and mentoring engineers, this role is for you. Key Responsibilities Team Leadership & Process Management - Lead the front-end team across multiple projects and ensure timely, high-quality delivery. - Break down product requirements into clear, actionable technical tasks. - Conduct code reviews and enforce coding best practices and maintainability standards. - Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior and mid-level developers. Architecture & Technical Standards - Define and maintain the front-end architecture and scalability roadmap. - Establish and document UI development guidelines, reusable components, and styling conventions. - Work closely with product, backend, and design teams to ensure seamless implementation. Development & Testing - Develop, maintain, and optimize high-performance web interfaces using React (latest) and Next.js (latest). - Perform initial UI/UX testing to ensure visual and interactive consistency. - Collaborate in sprint planning, task estimation, and problem-solving discussions. Required Qualifications - 5+ years of professional experience in front-end development. - Strong hands-on experience with React.js and Next.js (latest versions). - Solid understanding of front-end architecture, performance optimization, and SSR (Server-Side Rendering). - Experience with modern tooling (TypeScript, Tailwind, Vite/Webpack, etc.). - Familiarity with RESTful APIs and integration with backend services. - Previous experience in a lead or senior role involving mentorship and code ownership. Preferred Skills & Experience - Experience working in SaaS or hosting/infrastructure-related platforms. - Understanding of accessibility, responsive design, and cross-browser compatibility. - Familiarity with component libraries or design systems (e.g., Chakra UI, Material UI). - Experience with front-end testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, React Testing Library). Originally posted on Himalayas