Lead Frontend Engineer (Remote, Full-Time)

Job Description

About Smart Working At Smart Working, we believe your job should not only look right on paper but also feel right every day. This isn’t just another remote opportunity - it’s about finding where you truly belong, no matter where you are. From day one, you’re welcomed into a genuine community that values your growth and well-being. Our mission is simple: to break down geographic barriers and connect skilled professionals with outstanding global teams and products for full-time, long-term roles. We help you discover meaningful work with teams that invest in your success, where you’re empowered to grow personally and professionally. Join one of the highest-rated workplaces on Glassdoor and experience what it means to thrive in a truly remote-first world. About the Role We’re hiring a Lead Frontend Engineer to architect and drive the implementation of a new frontend framework. This role is ideal for a hands-on technical leader who can collaborate cross-functionally, mentor others, and deliver high-quality, scalable UI solutions. You'll work closely with Product, UX, and Platform teams to align frontend execution with business and design goals. What You’ll Be Doing Coordinate with Product Management on timelines and clear definitions of done Deliver the UX team’s vision incrementally through iterative development Maintain high code quality while minimizing implementation complexity Architect and build a new frontend framework Set up and maintain functional CI/CD pipelines Mentor engineers and ensure the whole team can work effectively in the new framework Define and communicate frontend requirements for backend/API development Contribute to team culture by promoting collaboration, adaptability, and technical excellence Must-Have Skills 8+ years with React and TypeScript 3+ years integrating with REST and/or GraphQL APIs 3+ years of experience with AWS 2+ years of experience leading engineering teams (technical leadership) Proven ability to lead frontend projects from design through implementation Strong communication and collaboration skills Comfortable working in a fast-paced, iterative environment Nice-to-Have Skills Experience with Storybook and Miro Familiarity with Graph Databases (e.g., Neo4j) Experience with Terraform and GitHub Actions Awareness of cybersecurity principles and secure coding practices Why Smart Workers Love It Here Fixed Shifts: 12:00 PM - 9:30 PM IST (Summer) | 1:00 PM - 10:30 PM IST (Winter) No Weekend Work: Real work-life balance, not just words Day 1 Benefits: Laptop and full medical insurance provided Support That Matters: Mentorship, community, and forums where ideas are shared and exchanged True Belonging: A long-term career where your contributions are valued At Smart Working, you’ll never be just another remote hire. Be a Smart Worker - valued, empowered, and part of a culture that celebrates integrity, excellence, and ambition. If that sounds like your kind of place, we’d love to hear your story. Show more Show less