Job Title: Lead Frontend Engineer (Mobile & Web)

Company Name: Credit Key

Job Details: RemoteFull,Time

Job Url: https://hiring.cafe/viewjob/grneh0uawwlzq2e2

Job Description: Posted 3w agoLead Frontend Engineer (Mobile & Web)@ Credit KeyView All JobsUnited StatesRemoteFull TimeResponsibilities:lead frontend, own initiatives, set directionRequirements Summary:6+ years building and shipping production software; strong React and TypeScript; experience with React Native and Expo; leadership and backlog management; API collaboration.Technical Tools Mentioned:React, TypeScript, React Native, Expo, REST APIs, Git
About Credit KeyCredit Key is on a mission to disrupt B2B lending. We help businesses of every size, including large merchants and growing companies, access the capital they need to run operations, fund growth, and seize opportunities.  Whether it’s e-commerce at checkout (think Affirm, Klarna) or paying for invoices, services, and equipment, we make flexible pay-over-time solutions simple and reliable.We’re a fully funded, fast-growing startup that moves quickly, solves hard problems, and always delivers real value to our customers. Our technology is core to the business, and we constantly innovate while maintaining the stability and reliability of the systems that got us here.Who We AreWe’re a small, experienced, and collaborative team of developers who value learning, experimentation, and developer happiness. No death marches. No endless crunch. No after-hours firefighting (unless it’s genuinely fun). We plan thoughtfully, prioritize ruthlessly, and iterate quickly to find what works.Who You AreYou thrive at the intersection of building, shipping, and continuously improving modern product experiences across mobile and web. You balance pragmatism with craft, and you take pride in leaving UI architecture, developer experience, and user flows better than you found them. You’re comfortable with:Translating business requirements into clean, maintainable React Native and React codeOwning features end-to-end: design → implementation → testing → release → monitoring → iterationExperimenting, learning, and iterating to improve UX, performance, and reliability over timeMaking architectural decisions and documenting design choices (navigation, state, data-fetching, component patterns)Reviewing code and providing constructive feedback that raises the bar for the whole teamYou also bring leadership energy: you’ll be the foundation of a new team, help shape how work flows through it, and you’re strong at backlog management and prioritization—turning a messy list of asks into a clear plan that ships.The RoleAs a Lead Frontend Engineer (Mobile & Web) at Credit Key, you’ll:Lead the development of customer-facing mobile and web experiences, with React Native as the center of gravity and React web as a key companion surfaceOwn major initiatives end-to-end, including implementation, testing strategy, release coordination, analytics/monitoring, and ongoing iterationSet technical direction for frontend/mobile: architecture patterns, component standards, performance best practices, and a scalable design system approachPartner with Product and the VP of Engineering to define realistic MVPs, prioritize the backlog, and deliver iteratively with fast feedback loopsHelp improve our overall use of frontend technologies via cross-pod mentoring and code review interactionsCollaborate with backend/platform teams—and when needed, build lightweight result/data-access APIs to support mobile/web experiencesWe value leaders who combine technical rigor with practical judgment: knowing when to polish, when to ship, when to refactor, and how to keep the team focused on outcomes.Required Skills6+ years building and shipping production software, including significant experience in React and TypeScriptStrong hands-on experience delivering production mobile apps with React Native and Expo (navigation, performance, device behaviors, debugging)Proven ability to lead: driving technical decisions, mentoring, and owning delivery for complex initiativesSolid Git fundamentals and a collaborative PR/review workflow mindsetStrong understanding of frontend fundamentals: performance profiling, accessibility, responsive layouts, state management, and testingExperience working with APIs (RESTful), authentication, and data-fetching patterns; ability to shape contracts with backend teamsStrong backlog management skills: breaking down work, sequencing dependencies, and prioritizing effectively in partnership with Product and the VP of EngineeringNice-to-HavesExperience building or extending simple backend services/APIs (Node/NestJS, Rails, TypeScript, etc.)—especially “backend-for-frontend” style endpointsMobile release experience (App Store / Play Store), feature flags, analytics instrumentation, crash reporting, and A/B experimentationExperience in security-conscious or regulated industries (e.g., FinTech)Familiarity with CI/CD for mobile/web, monorepos, shared component libraries, and design systemsDocker/container familiarity (helpful for local dev environments and integration testing)Why Credit KeyCompetitive compensation package with equity and paid time offGreat healthcare benefits401k MatchSupportive, low ego, highly collaborative team environmentWork from home stipendFully remote (US time zones)We’re looking for someone who can take ownership, experiment, and iterate while helping shape the next phase of Credit Key’s platform.