Lead front-end platform strategy and architecture for React applications. Build and govern reusable component libraries and design systems, mentor engineers, collaborate with product/UX, and ensure performance, security, and scalability across large distributed teams.
Role Summary:
We are seeking a React Lead who can go beyond feature delivery and drive front-end platform strategy, reusable architecture, and scalability across large-scale applications.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead design and development of scalable, maintainable React-based platforms
- Define and drive front-end architecture, standards, and best practices
- Build and govern reusable component libraries, design systems, and design tokens
- Enable platform thinking: shared services, modular architecture, and extensibility
- Mentor engineers and guide teams across multiple workstreams
- Collaborate with architects, product, and UX leadership on long-term vision
- Ensure performance, security, and scalability of front-end systems
Required Skills:
- 5+ years of hands-on experience in React and modern front-end ecosystems
- Strong expertise in architecture patterns (Micro Frontends, Monorepo, Modular UI)
- Proven experience designing reusable UI frameworks and design systems
- Deep understanding of state management, data fetching, and caching strategies
- Experience working in large, distributed teams and enterprise environments
- Strong problem-solving mindset with ability to think beyond immediate features
Good to Have:
- Experience with platform engineering / front-end platform model
- Familiarity with design token frameworks and theming strategies
- Exposure to cloud-native deployments and edge delivery (CDN-based apps)
- Prior experience in pharmacy, healthcare, or regulated domains (optional)
Location
Woonsocket, Rhode Island (3 days onsite)
Compensation, Benefits and Duration
Minimum Compensation: USD 44,000
Maximum Compensation: USD 154,000
Compensation is based on actual experience and qualifications of the candidate. The above is a reasonable and a good faith estimate for the role.
Medical, vision, and dental benefits, 401k retirement plan, variable pay/incentives, paid time off, and paid holidays are available for full time employees.
This position is available for independent contractors
No applications will be considered if received more than 120 days after the date of this post
Photon New York, New York, USA Office
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