We are looking for React Lead for our client in Santa Clara, CA Job Title: React Lead Job Location: Santa Clara, CA Job Type: Contract
Job Description: Pay Range: $55hr - $60hr Responsibilities:

Design, develop, and maintain scalable and high-performance web applications using React.js.
Ensure code quality through best practices, code reviews, and testing.
Collaborate with backend developers, UX/UI designers, and QA teams to deliver integrated solutions.
Lead end-to-end project execution including planning, estimation, scheduling, and delivery.
Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
Track progress, manage risks, and ensure timely delivery of milestones.
Prepare and present regular status reports to internal and client stakeholders.
Lead and mentor onsite and offshore development teams.
Facilitate daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives.
Ensure effective communication and collaboration across distributed teams.
Identify skill gaps and support team development through training and guidance.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor s or master s degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field.
12+ years of experience in front-end development with strong proficiency in React.js, JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
Experience with state management libraries (e.g., Redux, Context API).
Familiarity with RESTful APIs, Git, CI/CD pipelines, and modern development tools.
8+ years of experience in project management and team leadership.
Strong understanding of Agile methodologies (Scrum/Kanban).
Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Experience integrating AI/ML features into web applications (e.g., OpenAI, TensorFlow.js, Hugging Face).
Hands-on experience using GitHub Copilot or similar AI-powered coding assistants.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working with global teams and managing offshore delivery.
Certification in project management (e.g., PMP, CSM) is a plus.
Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform) and DevOps practices.
Exposure to AI frameworks, NLP, computer vision, or recommendation systems.
Experience with backend technologies (Node.js, Python) is a plus.