Web Frontend Development Team Lead
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Bangsar South, W.P. Kuala Lumpur

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Hybrid

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Direct hire

|Job ID 7827|Posted Jun 29, 2025
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Web Frontend Development Team Lead
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
 
About Horizontal: Established since 2003 in the US, Horizontal solves complex challenges across two distinct businesses: Horizontal Digital and Horizontal Talent. We are consistently recognized for being a top workplace and one of the fastest growing private companies. Horizontal Talent specializes in staffing for IT, Digital & Creative and Business & Strategy markets. We have global offices in US, UAE, India, Malaysia and Australia.

Job profile
Our Client is revolutionizing voice and data capturing and processing for telecommunications and governmental agencies through innovative IP and Voice data stream processing and analytics. Their cutting-edge solutions shape the future of global communication, processing billions of data points daily and directly impacting government operations.

Our Client is seeking an experienced Web Frontend Development Team Lead to manage and guide a squad of 5-7 engineers. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical expertise in modern web technologies with exceptional leadership skills to drive innovation in our data visualization and user interface development. This role demands a hands-on leader who can architect sophisticated web applications while fostering team growth and delivering high-quality solutions.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and mentor a team of 5-7 frontend engineers, overseeing their technical growth, project assignments, and professional development
  • Drive and facilitate architectural decisions and technical excellence in frontend development, ensuring best practices in React, Angular, and modern web technologies
  • Design and implement scalable frontend architectures for complex data visualization and analytics dashboards
  • Guide the team in developing responsive, performant, and accessible web applications
  • Collaborate with product managers, UX designers, and backend teams to define technical requirements and ensure seamless integration
  • Establish and maintain frontend development standards, coding guidelines, and best practices
  • Lead code reviews, architectural discussions, and technical planning sessions
  • Manage sprint planning, task allocation, and team performance tracking
  • Foster a culture of innovation, knowledge sharing, and continuous learning within the team
  • Participate in hiring and team building activities to maintain a strong engineering culture
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
  • 8+ years of frontend development experience, with at least 3 years in a technical leadership role
  • Strong expertise in React and Angular frameworks, including state management solutions
  • Deep understanding of modern JavaScript/TypeScript, HTML5, and CSS3
  • Experience with frontend build tools, bundlers, and modern development workflows
  • Proven track record of leading frontend development teams and delivering complex web applications
  • Strong understanding of web performance optimization techniques
  • Experience with responsive design and cross-browser compatibility
  • Knowledge of frontend testing frameworks and testing methodologies
  • Proficiency in version control systems (Git) and CI/CD practices
  • Experience with Agile development methodologies.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with data visualization libraries (D3.js, Chart.js, etc.)
  • Knowledge of WebSocket and real-time data handling
  • Familiarity with microfrontend architectures
  • Experience with design systems and component libraries
  • Understanding of accessibility standards (WCAG) and implementation
  • Knowledge of frontend security best practices
  • Experience with GraphQL. GRPC and modern API integration patterns
  • Familiarity with containerization and deployment technologies
  • Understanding of UX/UI principles and design thinking
Technical Skills
  • Frontend Frameworks: React, Angular
  • State Management: Redux, NgRx, Context API
  • CSS: SASS/SCSS, CSS-in-JS, Tailwind CSS
  • Build Tools: Webpack, Vite, Babel
  • Testing: Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress
  • Version Control: Git, GitHub/GitLab
  • CI/CD: Jenkins, GitHub Actions
  • Performance Monitoring Tools
  • Browser Developer Tools
Personal Attributes
  • Strong leadership and team management skills
  • Excellence in technical mentorship and coaching
  • Outstanding communication and presentation abilities
  • Strategic thinking with attention to detail
  • Problem-solving mindset and analytical approach
  • Ability to balance technical decisions with business needs
  • Passion for web technologies and frontend development
  • Empathetic and supportive leadership style
Additional Information
  • Language: Fluent oral and written English is mandatory.
  • Team player but able to work on own initiative
  • Good written and oral communication skills
  • Enthusiastic, self-starter, and highly self-motivated
  • Appreciation of cultural differences
  • Attention to detail
  • Travel: Occasional travel may be required for conferences, client meetings, or inter-office collaboration.
Horizontal is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. 

We seek to provide employment opportunities to talented, qualified candidates regardless of race, color, sex/gender including gender identity and/or expression, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, citizen status, veteran status, or any other protected classification under federal, state or local law.

In addition, Horizontal will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation in order to complete the application or interview process, please contact us.

All applicants applying must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment.