Front End Lead

About Hatch

Hatch is transforming the world of data collection and verification with a secure, scalable, and high-performance modular web application. Our platform enables lenders, leasing companies, and financial institutions to automate complex workflows, ensuring seamless integrations with KYC, IBV, and credit decisioning services. We prioritize performance, security, and an intuitive user experience, enabling businesses to operate efficiently and reliably.

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Front-End Lead to drive the development of our Next.js-based web applications. This role is both technical and strategic, requiring hands-on development while leading a team of front-end engineers. You will be responsible for building scalable, high-performance UIs, maintaining design consistency, and ensuring seamless user experiences across all our products.

As a key technical leader, you will collaborate with designers, product managers, and back-end engineers to define best practices, optimize front-end performance, and shape the future of our fintech applications.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Leadership & Development

• Architect, develop, and maintain high-performance front-end applications using Next.js, React, and TypeScript.

• Optimize rendering performance, API integrations, and UI responsiveness.

• Define and enforce best practices for front-end development, including coding standards and design patterns.

• Conduct code reviews, mentor engineers, and establish scalable development workflows.

Collaboration & UI/UX Implementation

• Work closely with UI/UX designers to translate wireframes into interactive, user-friendly applications.

• Ensure front-end consistency by maintaining a scalable component system (e.g., Storybook, ShadCN, Tailwind CSS).

• Collaborate with back-end teams to optimize API consumption and data handling.

• Advocate for accessibility (WCAG) and responsive design best practices.

Performance & Scalability

• Continuously improve application load times, rendering performance, and SEO.

• Implement progressive enhancement strategies for smooth user experiences on all devices.

• Optimize front-end assets for faster page loads and efficient resource management.

Process & Team Growth

• Drive front-end architecture decisions, ensuring scalability and maintainability.

• Establish CI/CD pipelines for automated testing, builds, and deployments.

• Stay up to date with emerging front-end technologies and industry trends.

• Lead hiring, onboarding, and mentoring of front-end engineers.

Qualifications & Experience

• 5+ years of experience in front-end development, with expertise in React and TypeScript.

• 2+ years of experience in a technical leadership or team lead role.

• Strong knowledge of Next.js, Tailwind CSS, and component-based UI development.

• Experience with state management libraries (e.g., Zustand, Redux, Recoil).

• Familiarity with performance optimization, lazy loading, and SSR/ISR strategies.

• Proficiency in RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and WebSockets.

• Solid understanding of testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress).

• Experience with build tools and CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Vercel, GitHub Actions).

• Strong understanding of security best practices in front-end development.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in fintech, SaaS, or high-traffic web applications.

• Familiarity with design tools like Figma for collaboration with UI/UX designers.

• Experience in progressive web apps (PWA) and mobile-first development.

• Knowledge of accessibility standards (ARIA, WCAG).

• Contributions to open-source projects or developer communities.

What We Offer

• High-impact role in a fast-growing company.

• Work with cutting-edge front-end technologies in a modern stack.

• Competitive salary, stock options, and career growth opportunities.

• Flexible work environment (Remote/Hybrid options).

• Professional development and mentorship programs.

Why Join Hatch?

At Hatch, we are building modern, scalable, and intuitive applications that power the future of fintech. As our Front-End Lead, you will have the opportunity to shape the architecture, mentor engineers, and drive innovation in a dynamic, high-growth environment.

How to Apply

If you are passionate about building exceptional front-end experiences, we’d love to hear from you!

Send your resume and cover letter to henry@hatchlabs.app