Team Lead Frontend

Description:

We are seeking a talented Team Leader to lead the development team working on Hendrx. In this role, you will manage a team of 5-7 developers, guiding them in creating innovative and high-performing applications. The ideal candidate will have experience in leading agile teams, collaborating with product managers, and applying creative problem-solving to deliver high-quality software.

Project Overview

We are developing an advanced educational platform called Hendrx, designed to transform the way educators and content creators develop courses, lessons, and quizzes. The platform includes:

• A creation tool for developing educational content
• A player for students to access and engage with content
• Become targete an open-source project, welcoming contributions from the broader community in the near future

• Manage and lead a team of 5-7 developers in designing, developing, and deploying the Hendrx platform
• Drive agile and Scrum methodologies within the development team, ensuring timely delivery of features and products
• Collaborate closely with product managers and stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions
• Recruit and build a high-performing development team, fostering a culture of excellence and innovation
• Apply creative, out-of-the-box thinking to overcome development challenges and find optimal solutions
• Oversee software design, ensuring scalable, maintainable, and efficient architecture
• Mentor and develop the skills of team members, promoting continuous growth and improvement
• Conduct regular code reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure high-quality code
• Act as a bridge between developers and customers, gathering feedback and integrating it into the development process

at least 3 years of experience managing a development team (5-7 developers)

• Proven experience working with agile and Scrum methodologies in software development projects
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate team members
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and a track record of applying creative solutions
• Experience in software design and architecture, with a focus on frontend and full-stack development
• Ability to collaborate effectively with product managers and external stakeholders 
• Strong communication skills and the ability to articulate technical ideas clearly
• Hands-on experience with frontend technologies (React, Next.js, TypeScript, JavaScript) and backend (Node.js) – an advantage

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in recruiting and building development teams from the ground up

Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes

Familiarity with open-source projects and community collaboration