Frontend Lead

This role is for one of the Weekday's clients We are looking for a ** Frontend Engineering Lead** to drive the development of high-performance, scalable, and visually engaging mobile applications. In this role, you will own the front-end architecture, lead a team of engineers, and ensure technical excellence in delivering seamless cross-platform experiences on ** iOS and Android **. You will collaborate closely with design, product, and backend teams to create ** intuitive, engaging, and user-friendly AI-driven chronic care solutions **.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities:

1. Technical Leadership & Strategy

• Define and implement the **frontend architecture **, best practices, and development roadmap for mobile applications.
• Lead the development of scalable and high-performance React Native apps for iOS and Android.
• Establish and enforce **coding standards, performance optimizations, and maintainability guidelines **.
• Stay updated with **emerging frontend technologies **, evaluating and integrating new tools as needed.

2. Hands-on Development

• Architect and develop **key frontend features **, ensuring smooth integration with backend services.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers to transform wireframes into pixel-perfect, highly responsive interfaces.
• Optimize app performance, ensuring **fast loading times, smooth animations, and responsive UI interactions **.
• Drive CI/CD pipelines for automated testing, deployment, and monitoring.

3. Team Mentorship & Collaboration

• Lead and mentor a team of frontend engineers, conducting **code reviews and technical training **.
• Foster a **culture of innovation, collaboration, and engineering excellence **.
• Work closely with product managers, designers, and backend engineers to align technical execution with business goals.

4. Quality Assurance & Performance Optimization

• Implement robust **testing strategies **, including unit tests, UI tests, and performance monitoring.
• Debug and resolve issues, ensuring stability and reliability of mobile applications.
• Optimize apps for **various devices, screen sizes, and network conditions **.

Skills & Experience:

• 6+ years of frontend development experience, with ** 3+ years in React Native **.
• Strong expertise in **iOS (Xcode) and Android (Android Studio) development **.
• Proficiency in **Gradle, RESTful APIs, and third-party integrations **.
• Solid understanding of **mobile app performance optimization, memory management, and UI rendering **.
• Experience with **version control (Git) and CI/CD pipelines **.
• Strong grasp of UI/UX principles to create visually appealing and user-friendly applications.
• Hands-on experience with state management libraries (Redux, MobX, or Context API).
• Experience with publishing and managing apps on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
• Familiarity with performance monitoring tools like Firebase Performance or Flipper.
• Exposure to automated testing frameworks for React Native (Jest, Detox, Appium).
• Understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, CI/CD).
• Knowledge of GraphQL, WebSockets, and offline-first architecture for enhanced app experiences.