
Web Development Team Lead
- Kuala Lumpur
- Tetap
- Sepenuh masa
On top of a competitive salary, our wellbeing days taking you to 25 days leave a year and a health contribution, you'll also be able to choose from a range of benefits to suit you. We're an organisation that likes to give back, so you'll also have three charity days allocated to support a cause that matters to you.About you:We are seeking an experienced Web Development Team Lead to manage and mentor our frontend development team. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical expertise with exceptional leadership skills, demonstrating critical thinking, systematic problem-solving abilities, and the resilience to navigate complex technical challenges while maintaining team productivity and morale. The ideal candidate will be someone who thrives in ambiguity, can build structure from chaos, and maintains optimism while tackling challenging technical problems. You should be equally comfortable diving into code reviews as you are facilitating team discussions or presenting to executives. Most importantly, you should be passionate about developing others and creating an environment where developers can do their best work.Day-to-day, you will:Team Leadership & Development· Lead, mentor, and develop a team of frontend developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and technical excellence
· Conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and create individual development plans for team members to support growth, training, and career progression.
· Ensure the team's well-being, motivation, and engagement by fostering a positive and collaborative working environment.
· Facilitate knowledge sharing sessions and encourage cross-functional collaborationTechnical Oversight & Strategy· Provide technical guidance and code review for complex frontend implementations
· Establish and maintain coding standards, best practices, and development workflows
· Stay current with frontend technologies and evaluate new tools/frameworks for team adoption
· Ensure technical solutions align with broader product and business objectivesProcess Management & Delivery· Design and implement clear, efficient development processes that scale with team growth
· Drive sprint planning, estimation, and retrospectives using agile methodologies
· Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for processes, decisions, and technical architecture
· Collaborate with project managers, designers, and other departments to ensure clear communication and successful project execution
· Identify bottlenecks and systematically remove obstacles blocking team progressStakeholder Management· Translate business requirements into technical specifications and realistic timelines
· Communicate technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders
· Manage expectations and negotiate scope/timeline adjustments when necessary
· Provide regular status updates and escalate risks proactively
· Build strong relationships with Product, Design, and Backend teamsYour skills and experiences might also include:
- 6+ years of frontend development experience with at least 2 years in a lead/senior role
- Expert-level proficiency in modern JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3
- Strong understanding of responsive design, cross-browser compatibility, and web performance optimization
- Familiarity with backend technologies and API design principles
- Experience with micro-frontend architectures and module federation
- Knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG) and SEO best practices
- Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and containerization
- Contributions to open-source projects or technical blog writing
- Experience with design systems and component library development
- Familiarity with mobile development (React Native, Flutter) is a plus