Team Leader - Front End Developers

Company Description

i4 Consulting Pvt Ltd is a small but driven and ambitious Information Technology company with its development office in Jaipur. Our marketing presence spans across the UK, USA, UAE, and Australia through various partner programs and not only that we have some company driven exciting live projects. We specialize in website, app, and software development, delivering reliable and customer-centric services to help our esteemed clients grow their businesses.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role located in Jaipur for a Team Lead - Front End Developer.

Good Knowledge of React JS and React Native with HTML, CSS, Design Thinking and UX would be required for this role along with team management and leading skills.

The role involves leading a team in developing and maintaining front-end components of web applications, collaborating with design teams to implement responsive web designs, ensuring the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs, and optimizing applications for maximum speed and scalability.

The candidate will also be responsible for coordinating with back-end developers and stakeholders to ensure the seamless integration of front-end and back-end components.

Qualifications

• Strong skills in Front-End Development and Responsive Web Design
• Experience with Back-End Web Development and Software Development
• Proficiency in Web Development practices
• Excellent leadership and team coordination skills
• Ability to work on-site in Jaipur
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Relevant experience in a similar role is a plus
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
  

Front End Team Leader

Working on multiple projects; about half day in management and planning of the tasks; and about half of the working day in coding related tasks. In a week; about 50% in management, planning, training and about 50% in coding. 

We need someone who could be a friendly leader but at the same time a strict coach/manager who could drive projects forward. 

Key Responsibilities in Management :

1. Team Leadership & Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for all front-end developers both of Web and Mobile primarly developers working in React.JS for Web Apps and React Native for Mobile Apps.
• Most of the meetings with Front End Developers with Tech Head or CEO would be in the presence of TL; be it their performance review or performance assessments or any challenges coming in their work. 
• Manage tasks progress and ensure completion whenever there is any blocker in coordination with management team and other developers, review code, and ensure all front-end work aligns with company standards across projects. 
• Conduct 

  regular 1:1 sessions

   with team members to track progress, address challenges, and support their growth.
• Encourage an environment of 

  collaboration, innovation, and accountability

  .
• Be 

  strict yet empathetic

  , ensuring team members meet deadlines while maintaining a positive work culture.
• Work closely with the 

  Backend Team Leader, developers (php, python, node.js, Django and Laravel) & Product/Project Managers, Directors

   to ensure smooth coordination.

2. Development & Technical Excellence

• Architect and develop scalable, high-performance front-end applications.
• Reusable Components and modules through effective Git Management of Feature and Product Branches 
• Ensure best practices in 

  React.js, React Native, Next.js, JavaScript, TypeScript, and UI frameworks

  .
• Knowledge of Node.js, Django, and Laravel would be an added advantage.
• Oversee and enforce 

  coding standards, reusable components, and performance optimization

  .
• Stay updated with the latest front-end technologies and integrate improvements into the development process.

3. Goal-Oriented Execution

• Define and enforce 

  clear goals and milestones

   for the front-end dev team.
• Ensure that all UI/UX designs are implemented 

  accurately and efficiently

  .
• Identify 

  bottlenecks

   in the development cycle and resolve them quickly.
• Drive 

  continuous improvement

   by analyzing past performance and optimizing workflows.

4. Cross-Team Collaboration

• Coordinate with designers, backend developers, and stakeholders to ensure smooth implementation.
• Align the front-end roadmap with 

  company objectives and client expectations

  .
• Assist in 

  planning sprints

  , estimating time for tasks, and ensuring timely delivery.

5. Quality Assurance & Code Reviews

• Conduct 

  regular code reviews

   and ensure that code adheres to best practices.
• Ensure front-end applications are 

  responsive, accessible, and bug-free

  .
• Promote 

  unit testing, integration testing, and performance testing

  .

6. Mentorship & Team Development

• Train junior developers, ensuring knowledge transfer and skill enhancement.
• Identify skill gaps and recommend training sessions or workshops.
• Foster a 

  culture of learning

   by encouraging the team to explore new technologies.

7. Client & Stakeholder Communication

• Engage in 

  client meetings

   to understand requirements and present front-end solutions.
• Provide 

  progress updates

   to management and align work with business goals.
• Ensure client feedback is incorporated effectively into front-end development.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

1. Project Delivery & Timeliness

• % of front-end tasks completed on time

   within sprint cycles.

• Number of missed deadlines and their reasons

  .

• Average time to resolve front-end bugs/blockers

2. Code Quality & Performance

• Code review score

   (based on readability, efficiency, and best practices).

• Number of critical/front-end bugs reported in UAT & production

  .

• Lighthouse Performance Score (for web applications)

  .

3. Team Efficiency & Growth

• Team’s story points completed per sprint

• Training sessions conducted & skill improvements observed

  .

• Team satisfaction score (via feedback surveys)

  .

4. Innovation & Process Improvement

• Number of UI/UX enhancements implemented

   beyond standard requirements.

• Adoption of new front-end technologies or frameworks

  .

• Process improvements suggested and successfully implemented

  .

5. Cross-Team Collaboration & Communication

• Feedback from backend developers & designers on integration smoothness

  .

• Resolution time for inter-team conflicts & blockers

  .

• Client satisfaction score on front-end implementations

  .

Final Note:

Front End Team Leader

a blend of technical leadership, people management, and strategic execution

Structured Reward Plan for Front-End Team Leader

Fixed Salary Component

INR 30K ~ 40K

Variable Salary Component

   A. Quarterly Performance Bonus linked with Project Performance ; Mainly meeting Project Milestones; Commercial Success of the project. 

   B. Annual Company Performance Bonus linked with Company Revenue and Profit figures