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
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Lead the front-end team across multiple projects and ensure timely, high-quality delivery.
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Break down product requirements into clear, actionable technical tasks.
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Conduct code reviews and enforce coding best practices and maintainability standards.
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Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior and mid-level developers.
Architecture & Technical Standards
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Define and maintain the front-end architecture and scalability roadmap.
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Establish and document UI development guidelines, reusable components, and styling conventions.
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Work closely with product, backend, and design teams to ensure seamless implementation.
Development & Testing
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Develop, maintain, and optimize high-performance web interfaces using React (latest) and Next.js (latest) .
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Perform initial UI/UX testing to ensure visual and interactive consistency.
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Collaborate in sprint planning, task estimation, and problem-solving discussions.
Required Qualifications
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5+ years of professional experience in front-end development.
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Strong hands-on experience with React.js and Next.js (latest versions).
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Solid understanding of front-end architecture, performance optimization, and SSR (Server-Side Rendering).
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Experience with modern tooling (TypeScript, Tailwind, Vite/Webpack, etc.).
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Familiarity with RESTful APIs and integration with backend services.
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Previous experience in a lead or senior role involving mentorship and code ownership.
Preferred Skills & Experience
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Experience working in SaaS or hosting/infrastructure-related platforms.
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Understanding of accessibility, responsive design, and cross-browser compatibility.
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Familiarity with component libraries or design systems (e.g., Chakra UI, Material UI).
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Experience with front-end testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, React Testing Library).
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