Lead React Developer Job in Rapidops

Job Title: Lead React Developer

Location: Ahmedabad, India

Job Type: Full Time

Company: Rapidops Inc.

About Rapidops:

Rapidops Inc. is one of the fastest-growing digital products and software companies in the USA. We are dedicated to enabling businesses and individuals to thrive by transforming industries with innovative digital products, software, and services. Our products touch millions of lives daily, solve tough problems, and contribute to making the world a better place. There is still much more to build and transform!

Job Overview:

We are looking for a skilled and experienced Lead React Developer to lead our front-end development team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience working with React.js and will be responsible for designing, building, and maintaining high-quality web applications. As a team lead, you will guide and mentor developers while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure the success of our projects.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Mentorship:

• Lead the front-end development team, providing guidance, mentorship, and support to React developers.
• Conduct code reviews, ensuring adherence to best practices, coding standards, and quality metrics.

Front-End Development:

• Design and implement scalable and maintainable React.js applications.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers, backend developers, and product managers to define project scope and requirements.

Component & Tool Development:

• Develop and maintain reusable components, libraries, and tools that can be used across multiple projects.
• Optimize applications for performance, scalability, and maintainability.

Quality Assurance:

• Ensure high code quality by enforcing best practices for testing, version control, and documentation.
• Implement unit testing, integration testing, and end-to-end testing to ensure the reliability of the codebase.

Collaboration:

• Work closely with the DevOps and backend teams to integrate RESTful APIs and other services.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends, tools, and technologies, and integrate them into the development process.

Agile Process:

• Manage and coordinate team activities in an Agile development environment (participating in sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives).
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve technical issues throughout the development cycle.

Skills & Qualifications:

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in front-end development with a focus on React.js.
• Strong knowledge of JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, and CSS3.

React & State Management:

• Proficiency in React hooks, state management (e.g., Redux or Context API), and building complex components.

Technical Skills:

• Solid understanding of front-end architecture, design patterns, and best practices.
• Experience with front-end build tools like Webpack, Babel, and NPM.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and integrating third-party services.
• Experience with version control systems (particularly Git) and debugging tools (e.g., React Developer Tools).

Cross-Browser & Responsive Design:

• Excellent understanding of cross-browser compatibility, web standards, and responsive design principles.

Testing & Quality Assurance:

• Knowledge of unit testing frameworks like Jest, Mocha, or Enzyme.

Agile Methodologies:

• Experience with Agile development methodologies, such as Scrum or Kanban.

Leadership & Communication:

• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to mentor junior developers and collaborate in a team environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with server-side rendering frameworks such as Next.js.
• Familiarity with TypeScript for type-safe development.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment processes.
• Knowledge of cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Familiarity with GraphQL and its integration with React.
• Experience with performance optimization techniques for React apps.
• Knowledge of Docker and containerized applications.

Education:

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• A Master s degree is a plus.

Why Join Us:

• Innovative Environment: Work in an innovative, fast-paced environment where your contributions directly impact business growth and product development.
• Growth Opportunities: Rapid career growth with opportunities to lead and shape projects and teams.
• Cutting-Edge Technology: Stay at the forefront of the latest technologies and frameworks in web development.
• Global Impact: Work with top clients and impact digital transformation projects on a global scale.

If you are passionate about creating world-class React applications, mentoring developers, and leading teams, we would love to hear from you!

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• A Masters degree is a plus.