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.