Tech Lead & Architect (React / React Native)
Experience Required : 6-11 years
Location : Bangalore / Mumbai
Preferred Background : Indian Fintech, BFSI, or E-commerce Startup Experience
About The Role :
We are looking for a dynamic Tech Lead & Architect specializing in React (Web) and React Native (Mobile), who can both lead engineering teams and set technical direction for high-growth products.
You'll play a key role in designing highly scalable front-end architectures,mentoring developers, and collaborating cross-functionally in a fast-paced, product-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities :
- Lead and architect robust and scalable React / React Native applications for web and mobile platforms.
- Own the technical roadmap : drive decision-making on frameworks,architecture, tools, and best practices.
- Collaborate with product managers, designers, QA, and backend engineers to define and deliver seamless user experiences.
- Guide and mentor the development team on coding standards, code reviews,troubleshooting, and performance optimization.
- Architect and implement efficient state management, modular design, and code reusability strategies.
- Oversee API integration, security, and compliance-especially relevant in fintech / BFSI / e-commerce domains.
- Champion automation, CI / CD, testing frameworks, and release management for rapid delivery.
- Stay updated with new technologies and propose adoption where advantageous.
Required Skills & Qualifications :
6-11 years of hands-on experience in front-end engineering, with extensive work on React and React Native applications.Strong in JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, Redux / MobX, and modern state management approaches.Demonstrated leadership in team management, technical mentoring, and cross-functional collaboration.Experience building and shipping large-scale, consumer-facing products in a startup or high-velocity environment.Understanding of performance tuning, security, responsive design,accessibility, and design systems.Skilled in API integration (REST / GraphQL), and familiar with Node.js and cloud environments (AWS / GCP / Azure).Exposure to CI / CD, automated testing, release management, and app store / play store processes.Preferred :
Prior experience in Indian fintech, BFSI, or e-commerce startups.Familiarity with app security, payments, compliance, analytics, and A / B testing.Open-source or tech community contributions.(ref : hirist.tech)