Frontend Leader

Company Description

Nykaa is a digitally native, consumer-tech company that offers a wide range of beauty, personal care and fashion products. Since its inception in 2012, Nykaa has disrupted the beauty retail market in India and captured the hearts of millions of customers.

About the Role

Role- Frontend Leader (Web Applications & Mobile Apps)

Location- Gurgaon

Work Model- 5 days WFO

We are seeking a visionary Frontend Leader to lead our Android, iOS, and Web development teams. As a key leader, you will be responsible for shaping the technology strategy, scaling our product offerings, and ensuring a world-class user experience across platforms. This role requires a deep understanding of mobile and web technologies, strong leadership, and a passion for innovation in the consumer space.

Qualifications & Experience

• 15+ years of engineering experience, with 5+ years in a leadership role managing multi-platform (Android, iOS, Web) teams.
• Strong expertise in mobile (Kotlin, Swift, Flutter, React Native, or similar) and web development (React, Vue, Angular, or similar).
• Experience scaling applications to millions of users in a B2C environment.
• Basic knowledge of cloud infrastructure (AWS preferred), DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and security best practices.
• Proven ability to lead distributed, high-performing engineering teams.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working in an Agile/Scrum environment with a focus on rapid iterations and continuous deployment.
• Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field.

Key Responsibilities

• Technology Leadership: Define and implement the engineering strategy, ensuring seamless, scalable, and secure mobile and web applications.
• Team Management: Lead and mentor engineering teams across Android, iOS, and Web, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Product Development: Work closely with Product, UX, and Business teams to build and optimize customer-centric digital experiences.
• Scalability & Performance: Ensure system architectures are scalable, maintain high performance, and meet security best practices.
• Agile Execution: Oversee agile development processes, ensuring timely and high-quality releases while maintaining technical excellence.
• Hiring & Talent Development: Attract, retain, and develop top engineering talent, setting clear career progression paths.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with Data, Marketing, and Customer Support teams to drive personalization, analytics, and user engagement.
• Technical Roadmap: Own the technology roadmap, ensuring alignment with business goals and industry trends.
• Vendor & Tool Selection: Evaluate third-party tools, frameworks, and partnerships to accelerate development and enhance efficiency.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in AI/ML, personalization, or data-driven decision-making.
• Prior experience in fintech, e-commerce, health tech, or a high-growth consumer startup.
• Exposure to AR/VR, IoT, or emerging technologies is a plus.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Opportunity to work in a fast-growing, consumer-facing technology company.
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment with high-impact projects.
• Continuous learning, professional growth, and leadership development opportunities.

If you're a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced B2C environment and loves building products that impact millions, we'd love to hear from you!