Lead Front-End Developer (React)

EPAM is a leading global provider of digital platform engineering and development services. We are committed to having a positive impact on our customers, our employees, and our communities. We embrace a dynamic and inclusive culture. Here you will collaborate with multi-national teams, contribute to a myriad of innovative projects that deliver the most creative and cutting-edge solutions, and have an opportunity to continuously learn and grow. No matter where you are located, you will join a dedicated, creative, and diverse community that will help you discover your fullest potential.
We are looking for a Lead Front-End Developer with strong React expertise to build responsive, accessible web experiences while shaping engineering standards and mentoring others. You will partner with cross-functional peers and embed GenAI into daily delivery to improve speed and quality. Apply to help drive meaningful impact!
Responsibilities
Design responsive, user-friendly web applications with high accessibility standards
Architect reusable frontend libraries and frameworks to improve scalability and maintainability
Lead technical decisions for UI implementation, performance, and long-term code health
Collaborate with product managers, designers, and backend engineers to deliver cohesive interfaces
Translate UI/UX wireframes into high-quality React and JavaScript code and provide design feedback
Mentor junior developers on best practices, coding standards, and career growth
Lead code reviews to raise quality, consistency, and team learning
Optimize application performance to ensure fast load times and smooth interactions
Debug complex issues and ensure cross-browser and cross-device stability
Implement unit and end-to-end testing to reduce regressions and increase reliability
Coordinate with QA to identify, prioritize, and resolve defects before releases
Adopt GenAI tools in daily workflows and validate outputs against data and quality constraints
Drive continuous improvement by evaluating new frontend practices and GenAI-enabled delivery methods
Requirements
5+ years of front-end development experience with JavaScript and React
Proven leadership skills mentoring developers and driving team alignment (1+ years)
Hands-on experience designing reusable UI architectures and scalable component libraries
Strong code review skills with clear, constructive feedback and quality standards
Solid project execution skills coordinating with product, design, backend engineering, and QA
Strong performance optimization skills for fast load times and smooth interactions
Hands-on testing skills, including unit testing and end-to-end testing practices
Strong debugging skills across browsers and devices with a stability-first mindset
Applied Generative AI skills using GenAI tools for research, drafting, analysis, and code generation
Strong prompt engineering skills for iterative, production-grade outputs
Practical AI risk awareness covering hallucinations, context limits, and data sensitivity validation
English proficiency at a B2+ level
Nice to have
AI security fundamentals, including prompt injection risks and data classification handling
Cybersecurity & Trust knowledge relevant to secure frontend delivery
GenAI application development experience connecting GenAI tools to APIs and internal data sources
GenAI in SDLC experience building reusable prompts, agent workflows, or automation templates
We offer
International projects with top brands
Work with global teams of highly skilled, diverse peers
Healthcare benefits
Employee financial programs
Paid time off and sick leave
Upskilling, reskilling and certification courses
Unlimited access to the LinkedIn Learning library and 22,000+ courses
Global career opportunities
Volunteer and community involvement opportunities
EPAM Employee Groups
Award-winning culture recognized by Glassdoor, Newsweek and LinkedIn
EPAM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Work arrangement
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