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Front-End Tech Lead

Lifebyte Systems.com

Office

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Full Time

About The Role

A Frontend Team Lead is responsible for guiding and mentoring a team of frontend developers to create a well-functional, user-friendly business system. They ensure the team adheres to best practices, collaborates effectively, and delivers high-quality code. This role works closely with product, design, and backend teams. The successful candidate will help to improve the business workflow and system usability. 

Core Responsibilities

Development & Architecture

  • Lead front-end architecture and design, translating complex business workflows into efficient, scalable technical solutions. 
  • Lead the planning, scoping, and accurate estimation of frontend development efforts based on product and technical requirements. 
  • Establish and enforce frontend coding standards, best practices, and robust test strategies (unit, E2E). 
  • Collaborate closely with backend and integration teams to design and deliver API-driven, reusable, and testable frontend components. 
  • Partner with DevOps to establish automated testing and CI/CD pipelines, ensuring engineering excellence and continuous delivery. 
  • Continuously evaluate and improve development workflows, team productivity, and frontend system architecture. 
  • Stay up-to-date with emerging frontend technologies and trends to inform long-term platform strategy and innovation. 

Leadership & Team Collaboration  

  • Mentor and support frontend engineers through technical guidance, code reviews, and by fostering a culture of continuous learning and growth. 
  • Facilitate Agile ceremonies, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, and retrospectives, to ensure team alignment and delivery velocity. 
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with product managers, designers, and key stakeholders to ensure frontend solutions effectively support business objectives. 

Requirements

Skills & Experience

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field. 
  • 8+ years of frontend engineering experience, with strong hands-on expertise in modern frameworks such as Vue and React. 
  • Solid foundation in core web technologies, including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and TypeScript. 
  • Deep understanding of API design and integration (RESTful/GraphQL), with a track record of close backend collaboration. 
  • Working knowledge of backend technologies such as Laravel, Node.js, or Spring Boot. 
  • Hands-on experience with automated testing frameworks (Cypress/Playwright, Vitest) and test-driven development (TDD/BDD). 
  • Experience using project management and collaboration tools (e.g., Jira). 
  • Proficient with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, version control (Git), and Docker. 
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to lead, mentor, and collaborate with cross-functional teams. 
  • Excellent problem-solving, debugging, and technical documentation abilities. 
  • Familiarity with financial platforms such as MT4/MT5 is a plus. 
  • Knowledge of data analysis language (Python) is a plus. 

Benefits

  • Hybrid working arrangement - 2 Days WFH
  • Opportunities for enriching career growth, including exposure to regional contexts
  • Complimentary snacks and beverages available in the office pantry
  • Healthcare coverage (medical, dental, optical), gym benefits
  • Flexibility in smart casual dress code
  • Young, vibrant and open work culture

Front-End Tech Lead

Office

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Full Time

September 18, 2025

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Lifebyte Systems