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Lead Software Engineer - Frontend

@ HD Supply
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Sholinganallur, Tamil Nadu, India
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:Lead development, Mentor developers, Collaborate backend
Requirements Summary:7–10 years front-end development with at least 2 years in technical leadership; strong React.js and Next.js experience.
Technical Tools Mentioned:JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Next.js, REST API, OAuth2, JWT, Jest, React Testing Library, Lighthouse, Storybook
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Role Overview

The Lead Software Engineer – Front End will lead the design and development of web applications to ensure seamless user experiences. This role involves guiding front-end engineering best practices, mentoring developers, and collaborating with product, UX, and back-end teams to maintain UI consistency and scalability. The ideal candidate should possess deep knowledge of modern front-end frameworks with a user-first mindset.

Key Responsibilities

Delivery and Execution

  • Lead front-end feature development and technical design across multiple workstreams.
  • Review code, mentor junior developers, and enforce UI development standards.
  • Collaborate with UX and backend teams to deliver consistent, scalable, and accessible UI components.
  • Drive performance tuning, page load optimizations, and error resolution.

Support and Enablement

  • Maintain component libraries, documentation, and reusable code repositories.
  • Evaluate new front-end technologies and contribute to tech stack evolution.
  • Champion clean, testable code and participate in architectural decision-making.
  • Contribute to sprint planning, estimation, and Agile ceremonies.


Requirements

Required Experience

  • 7–10 years of front-end development experience, including at least 2 years in a technical leadership role.
  • Proven track record in delivering scalable applications using React.js and next.js .

Essential Skills

  • Expertise in JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, and responsive web design.
  • Experience with React, next.js integrated with Java-based backends.
  • Strong understanding of component-driven architecture, state management, RESTful API integration, OAuth2, JWT, and secure session management.
  • Proficiency with front-end build tools and performance optimization.
  • Familiarity with design systems, accessibility standards (WCAG), and cross-browser compatibility .

Desired Skills

  • Experience with unit testing frameworks like Jest and React Testing Library.
  • Knowledge of frontend observability, logging, and security best practices.
  • Agile/Scrum team experience and modern DevOps practices.
  • Exposure to micro frontend, server-side rendering (SSR), and tools like Lighthouse, Chromatic, and Storybook.


Benefits

  • Opportunity to be part of a globally recognized leader in the home improvement sector committed to operational excellence and sustainability.
  • Role in a rapidly expanding Global Technology Center in Chennai supporting global operations.
  • Exposure to a diverse global technology environment and cross-functional collaborations.
  • Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits.
  • Clear career advancement pathways and continuous learning opportunities within a high-performance organization.