Engineering Manager- Frontend

About Us: Traya is an Indian direct-to-consumer hair care brand platform provides a holistic treatment for consumers dealing with hairloss. The Company provides personalized consultations that help determine the root cause of hair fall among individuals, along with a range of hair care products that are curated from a combination of Ayurveda, Allopathy, and Nutrition. Traya's secret lies in the power of diagnosis. Our unique platform diagnoses the patient's hair & health history, to identify the root cause behind hair fall and delivers customized hair kits to them right at their doorstep. We have a strong adherence system in place via medically-trained hair coaches and proprietary tech, where we guide the customer across their hair growth journey, and help them stay on track. Traya is founded by Saloni Anand, a techie-turned-marketeer and Altaf Saiyed, a Stanford Business School alumnus.

Our Vision:

Traya was created with a global vision to create awareness around hair loss, de-stigmatise it while empathizing with the customers that it has an emotional and psychological impact. Most importantly, to combine 3 different sciences (Ayurveda, Allopathy and Nutrition) to create the perfect holistic solution for hair loss patients.

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Engineering Manager (Frontend) to lead and mentor a team of talented frontend engineers. In this role, you will be responsible for the technical direction and execution of frontend development initiatives, ensuring high-quality user experiences across all platforms. You will play a key role in driving innovation, improving team performance, and building a world-class frontend engineering organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and coach a high-performing team of frontend engineers, providing guidance, support, and career development opportunities.
• Define and execute the technical strategy for frontend development, ensuring alignment with business goals and architectural best practices.
• Guide the team in the design, development, and maintenance of high-quality, scalable, and maintainable frontend applications.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and backend engineers to ensure seamless product delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement in frontend development processes, tools, and technologies.
• Participate in code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and ensure high code quality standards.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks, and proactively address challenges.
• Foster a culture of innovation, learning, and collaboration within the team.
• Stay abreast of the latest frontend technologies, trends, and best practices.
• Participate in the recruitment and onboarding of new frontend engineers.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in frontend development, with a strong understanding of modern JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React,).
• 3+ years of experience in a leadership role (e.g., Team Lead, Engineering Manager).
• Proven experience in leading and mentoring high-performing engineering teams.
• Strong understanding of software engineering principles, design patterns, and best practices.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban).
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Passion for building high-quality user experiences.
• Experience with cloud-based technologies and CI/CD pipelines is a plus.
• Experience with accessibility and performance optimization is a plus.