Technical Lead

Photon is a fast growing global technology company, leading the industry in Digital Transformation for Enterprise. Photon is known for creating amazing mobile-first digital customer experiences and designs; and delivers technical expertise across all levels of corporate infrastructure.

Technical Lead - React+ Node + AEM

All 5 days - Work from Office

We are seeking a Technical Lead with strong expertise in React.js and modern front-end technologies, along with experience in Adobe Experience Manager (AEM). The ideal candidate will take ownership of leading the design, development, and delivery of scalable, high-performance web applications, ensuring seamless integration between user interfaces, backend services, and AEM-driven content platforms.

As a Technical Lead, you will provide technical direction, mentor development teams, and ensure delivery of high-quality digital solutions that meet both business and customer experience goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, architecture, and development of end-to-end web applications using React.js for modern front-end experiences.

• Develop scalable and responsive user interfaces ensuring compatibility across browsers, devices, and platforms.

• Design and implement integrations between React-based front-end applications and backend services through RESTful APIs.

• Work with Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) to enable seamless content management, component development, and integration with front-end applications.

• Guide the team in developing AEM components, templates, and integrations with headless or hybrid AEM architectures.

• Mentor and guide junior and mid-level developers, providing technical leadership and promoting best development practices.

• Conduct code reviews to ensure maintainability, performance optimization, and adherence to coding standards.

• Collaborate with Agile cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and architects, to design and deliver new features.

• Define technical architecture and front-end design patterns, ensuring scalability and long-term maintainability.

• Develop and maintain reusable UI components and front-end libraries to improve development efficiency.

• Ensure adherence to modern development practices including CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and DevOps integration.

• Translate business requirements into scalable technical solutions in collaboration with stakeholders.

• Stay updated with emerging front-end technologies, AEM capabilities, and digital experience trends.

• Support quality assurance processes, review test strategies, and assist in User Acceptance Testing (UAT).

Core / Must Have Skills

• Strong technical leadership experience, with a proven ability to lead development teams and manage complex projects.

• Deep expertise in React.js, including tools such as Redux, React Router, and Webpack.

• Solid understanding of modern JavaScript (ES6+), front-end architecture, and UI development best practices.

• Experience working with Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) including component development, templates, workflows, and integrations.

• Knowledge of AEM headless or hybrid CMS architecture, integrating AEM content with modern front-end frameworks.

• Experience in developing scalable backend services and API integrations ensuring security and maintainability.

• Strong proficiency with Git and modern version control workflows.

• Strong analytical, debugging, and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Good to Have Skills

• Experience with cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure.

• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration tools like Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm.

• Experience with modern front-end build tools and CI/CD pipelines.

• Knowledge of unit testing frameworks such as Jest, Mocha, or JUnit.

• Experience with performance optimization, security practices, and code quality frameworks.

• Exposure to AEM Cloud Service, AEM headless CMS, or AEM integration with modern SPA frameworks.