React Team Lead

We’re looking for a React Team Lead to join us at Telia.
I’m Andrius Dmuchovskis, Head of TV Systems, and I’m searching for someone ready to grow with us. We’re a supportive, forward-thinking team focused on building high-scale TV platforms delivering seamless streaming experiences to hundreds of thousands of users across multiple devices.
What you’ll do:
Build high-performance TV and web applications using React and TypeScript in a demanding, large-scale streaming environment. Lead and manage team of React developers: coaching, 1-to-1s, implementing best practices:
Lead, mentor, and grow a team of 7 React developers, fostering a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement
Run regular 1:1s, provide actionable feedback, and support career development to help engineers reach their full potential
Drive effective delegation and task distribution, ensuring balanced workloads and avoiding knowledge silos or bottlenecks
Develop scalable applications for the Telia Play platform across TV environments (Samsung, LG, Android)
Create fast, intuitive, and visually polished user interfaces optimized for media consumption
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver responsive and reliable streaming experiences
Optimize performance for high-load, cross-platform TV applications and continuously improve existing solutions.
What will help you thrive in this role:
You care about what you build and how you build it, with strong ownership and attention to performance and quality:
Lead by example through hands-on contribution, accountability, and a positive, solution-oriented mindset
Strong leadership and people skills — able to mentor, support, and challenge engineers in a constructive way
Self-motivated, proactive, and eager to continuously learn and share knowledge within the team
Proven experience in frontend development using React and TypeScript
Strong knowledge of modern frontend development principles and building scalable UI architectures
Ability to write clean, maintainable, and performant code in a collaborative Agile environment
Interest in building high-performance applications (experience with media/streaming is a plus)
Fluency in English.
Join us to shape smarter living for people, businesses, and the planet
At Telia, we’re a team of 15 000 colleagues across the Nordics and Baltics, passionate about technology and connectivity. As a Leading Telecommunications Operator, we drive long‑term progress through large‑scale, impactful projects in an inclusive environment.
Here, you can grow your skills, lead meaningful projects, and thrive in a supportive environment. Whether you’re taking your first step or your next, Telia is a place to grow, belong, and make a real impact.
What we offer
At Telia, we care about your well-being, growth, and sense of belonging:
• Additional health insurance and pension plans
• Workation: work from anywhere in the EU for up to 30 days per year
• Extra vacation days based on tenure (up to 5 additional days)
• Discounts on Telia services, including free home internet
• Partner offers and discounts (SPA, cafes, events)
• Telia Kids Club: summer camps for employees’ children
• Company-supported sports activities (yoga, basketball, running)
• Internal training, leadership programs and job shadowing to explore new roles
…and more.
Monthly salary range for this position 5520–6900 Eur (gross) + annual performance/sales bonuses. Although it may vary depending on your skills and experience.
Ready to make better happen?
We look forward to receiving your application by 30th of August, 2026. Please note that we might close the position earlier if we find the right candidate, so don’t wait too long to apply!
If you’re selected for the next stage, you’ll be contacted by our Talent Acquisition Partner. Background and reference checks will be part of the process.
Want to know more about this role? Please reach out to Andrius Dmuchovskis, Head of TV Systems at Andrius.Dmuchovskis@teliacompany.com.
Equal opportunities
At Telia, we recognize talent by professional skills and growth potential. We champion diversity, ensuring every individual’s needs are met, regardless of disability, gender, age, nationality, sexual orientation, or social status. Together, we’re dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment where your uniqueness is our strength.
Join us and let’s make better happen – together!
More about our culture: www.telia.lt/karjera