Front-End Tech Lead

LifeByte Systems

Australia · Full-time · Mid-Senior

About The Role

A Frontend Team Lead is responsible for guiding and mentoring a team of frontend developers to create a well-functional, user-friendly business system. They ensure the team adheres to best practices, collaborates effectively, and delivers high-quality code. This role works closely with product, design, and backend teams. The successful candidate will help to improve the business workflow and system usability.

Core Responsibilities

Development & Architecture

Lead front-end architecture and design, translating complex business workflows into efficient, scalable technical solutions.
Lead the planning, scoping, and accurate estimation of frontend development efforts based on product and technical requirements.
Establish and enforce frontend coding standards, best practices, and robust test strategies (unit, E2E).
Collaborate closely with backend and integration teams to design and deliver API-driven, reusable, and testable frontend components.
Partner with DevOps to establish automated testing and CI/CD pipelines, ensuring engineering excellence and continuous delivery.
Continuously evaluate and improve development workflows, team productivity, and frontend system architecture.
Stay up-to-date with emerging frontend technologies and trends to inform long-term platform strategy and innovation.

Leadership & Team Collaboration

Mentor and support frontend engineers through technical guidance, code reviews, and by fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth.
Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives, to ensure team alignment and delivery velocity.
Collaborate cross-functionally with product managers, designers, and key stakeholders to ensure frontend solutions effectively support business objectives.

Requirements

Skills & Experience

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field.
8+ years of frontend engineering experience, with strong hands-on expertise in modern frameworks such as Vue and React.
Solid foundation in core web technologies, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and TypeScript.
Deep understanding of API design and integration (RESTful/GraphQL), with a track record of close backend collaboration.
Working knowledge of backend technologies such as Laravel, Node.js, or Spring Boot.
Hands-on experience with automated testing frameworks (Cypress/Playwright, Vitest) and test-driven development (TDD/BDD).
Experience using project management and collaboration tools (e.g., Jira).
Proficient with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, version control (Git), and Docker.
Strong communication skills with the ability to lead, mentor, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and technical documentation abilities.
Familiarity with financial platforms such as MT4/MT5 is a plus.
Knowledge of data analysis language (Python) is a plus.

Benefits

Hybrid working arrangement - 2 Days WFH
Opportunities for enriching career growth, including exposure to regional contexts
Complimentary snacks and beverages available in the office pantry
Healthcare coverage (medical, dental, optical), gym benefits
Flexibility in smart casual dress code
Young, vibrant and open work culture

Key Skills

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cicd continuous delivery product design data analysis spring boot javascript typescript laravel python docker devops react jira css git vue

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