Lead Fronted Developer

RealPlay LTD is a fast-growing and innovative startup in the Gaming industry, specializing in managing online social casino games for the US market. We're looking for a talented and passionate Lead Fronted Developer to join our Data team. Join us at RealPlay, where we believe that play isn’t just entertainment — it’s essential. We're passionate about creating engaging, data-driven digital experiences that delight and inspire players across the globe.

We’re an established and growing online gaming company operating in the sweepstakes casino space. As we expand, we’re setting up a dedicated frontend team — and we’re looking for a Lead Frontend Developer to take charge. This is a key role where you’ll start hands-on, shaping the codebase and architecture, while also laying the groundwork for a team you’ll lead as we scale. If you’re ready to influence both code and people, this is your chance.

Responsibilities

• Lead frontend development across our existing and new products.
• Modernize our current stack (yes, there's legacy jQuery/Bootstrap) while delivering real business value.
• Drive architecture, performance, and UI/UX improvements.
• Collaborate closely with product, design, and backend teams.
• Recruit, mentor, and grow a team of frontend developers over time.
• Own the quality of everything your team ships — from tech to process.

Tech Stack:TypeScript, jQuery, Bootstrap, Next.js, React.js / Svelt.js, Webpack / Vite, Tailwind CSS, TypeScript, PWA, Packaging for mobile apps, REST APIs & WebSocket integrations, GitHub + CI/CD workflows

Requirements

• 3-5 + frontend experience, ideally in high-traffic web environments.
• Mastery of JavaScript/TypeScript and deep experience with frameworks like React/Next.js.
• Experience with WebSockets and real-time UIs.
• Prior experience in a tech lead or team lead role.
• Comfortable navigating and improving legacy systems.
• Strong sense of ownership, communication skills, and a collaborative mindset.
• Gaming or casino industry experience is a bonus — but not required.