Job Title: Lead Frontend Developer (Crypto Casino)
Location: Remote from Europe (working hours: day time CET)

The Role

We’re on the lookout for a Lead Frontend Developer to join a fast-moving crypto casino that’s pushing the boundaries of online gaming. In this role, you’ll take the reins on frontend development (React), and build and mentor our new in-house FE team from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities

1. Full ownership of the website's frontend
   • Lead all aspects of FE development, maintenance, and release delivery.
   • Translate product requirements into performant, scalable, and maintainable code.
   • Enforce FE best practices: version control, code review standards, testing, and documentation.

2. Performance and responsiveness improvements
   • Audit and optimize rendering, load times, and interactivity.
   • Achieve and maintain Core Web Vitals targets across all key pages.
   • Implement monitoring and automated checks for performance regressions.

3. Modern UX implementation
   • Partner with design to evolve the site’s look and feel using modern frameworks and patterns.
   • Build and maintain a unified component library and design system.
   • Ensure mobile responsiveness, accessibility, and cross-browser consistency.

4. Cross-functional collaboration
   • Work closely with backend, product, and DevOps teams to align on architecture and delivery timelines.
   • Contribute to planning, estimation, and release management.
   • Communicate risks, trade-offs, and progress transparently to leadership.

5. Technical stewardship
   • Identify opportunities to simplify and modernize the FE stack.
   • Drive incremental improvements to developer experience (DX) and deployment workflows.
   • You always keep your documentation up to date.

What You Bring

• 6+ years of professional experience in front-end web development with leadership experience.
• Deep proficiency in React - hooks, component lifecycle, performance optimization, and modern patterns
• Strong expertise in modern JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, and CSS3
• Proven experience with state management libraries (Redux, Zustand, Context API, or similar)
• Experience building applications with Next.js or other SSR/SSG frameworks
• Skilled in CSS architecture, responsive design, and component-driven development
• Comfortable working with RESTful and GraphQL APIs
• Familiarity with modern build tools (Webpack, Vite, or similar) and CI/CD workflows
• Nice to have: TypeScript experience; familiarity with other frameworks (Vue, Angular, Stencil.js)

Why Join us?

• The chance to make a tangible impact in a rapidly growing, global company.
• A culture that rewards ambition, innovation, and collaboration.
• 28 days of paid vacation & public holidays for remote workers.
• Comprehensive benefits package for Malta-based employees, including:
  • Private health insurance, wellness allowance, and communication allowance.
  • Healthy lunch on Wednesdays, Social Fridays, and Summer & Christmas events.
  • Employee discounts in restaurants and businesses.
  • Extended second-parent leave policy.
  • Private parking space.