Top 6 lead backend engineer Jobs in columbus

Lead Engineer (React) - Hybrid - W2 only
Stafford Technology —Columbus, OH
- $75 - $80 an hour
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 7 years
- Mentoring
- US work authorization
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Sr. Backend Engineer - Tech Lead (Java)
Real —Columbus, OH
- $200,000 - $220,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Bachelor of Science
- System design
- 8 years
Lead Software Engineer - UI/Mobile Development
Quantum Health —Dublin, OH
- Computer Science
- System design
- Office
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Tech Lead, Web Core Product & Chrome Extension - Columbus, OH, USA
Speechify —Columbus, OH
- $140,000 - $200,000 a year
- Remote
- Senior level
- Communication skills
- Negotiation
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Lead Engineer (React) - Hybrid - W2 only
Stafford Technology —Columbus, OH
We are seeking a Lead Software Engineer with deep expertise in *front-end development and UI architecture* to own and drive a critical user-facing platform used…
$75 - $80 an hour
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Lead Engineer (React) - Hybrid - W2 only

Stafford Technology -
Columbus, OH

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Job Details

Full-time
$75 - $80 an hour

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance

Qualifications

Responsive design
Performance tuning
Software engineering
React
Full-stack development
Application Architecture Design (Architecture design skill)
System performance optimization
Scalable systems
Mentoring
Leading team collaboration initiatives
Scalability
Front-end development
Back-end integration
Managing software development teams
API integration for front-end development
Project leadership
Project stakeholder communication
React Native
Cross-functional communication

Full Job Description

Lead Software Engineer – Front End / UI

Overview

We are seeking a Lead Software Engineer with deep expertise in front-end development and UI architecture to own and drive a critical user-facing platform used by millions of users. This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who combines technical excellence, product thinking, and team leadership to deliver high-quality, scalable user experiences.

You will play a key role in shaping the frontend strategy, architecture, and performance of a core product, while mentoring engineers and partnering closely with product, design, and backend teams.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the design, development, and scaling of high-performance, user-facing applications supporting millions of users
Own the front-end architecture, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and performance optimization
Drive UI/UX best practices, working closely with design teams to deliver intuitive, responsive interfaces
Write clean, production-quality code while remaining hands-on in development
Lead and mentor a team of engineers, providing technical guidance and code reviews
Partner with cross-functional teams (Product, Design, Backend) to deliver impactful features
Identify and drive technical initiatives to improve performance, reliability, and developer experience
Establish and enforce frontend standards, frameworks, and best practices
Manage priorities and deliverables in a fast-paced, high-impact environment

Qualifications

7+ years of experience in software engineering, with a strong focus on front-end development
Proven experience building and scaling applications used by millions of users
Deep expertise in modern front-end technologies such as:
React
HTML5, CSS3, responsive design

Strong understanding of:

Frontend architecture and design patterns
Performance optimization and scalability
API integration and full-stack collaboration
Experience leading or mentoring engineers in a technical leadership capacity
Ability to drive initiatives and influence technical direction across teams
Strong communication skills and ability to work with both technical and non-technical stakeholders

What We’re Looking For

A hands-on leader who still enjoys coding
Someone who can own a critical part of the business and drive it forward
A builder who has experience scaling products to millions of users
A leader who can mentor, influence, and execute

Why Join Us

Opportunity to own and shape a high-impact, user-facing platform
Work on products at massive scale
Lead initiatives that directly impact business growth and user experience

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75.00 - $80.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Health insurance
Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

Where do you live?

Experience:

React: 5 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

Columbus, OH 43268 (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Columbus, OH 43268

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Lead Engineer (React) - Hybrid - W2 only

Sr. Backend Engineer - Tech Lead (Java)

Lead Software Engineer - UI/Mobile Development

Tech Lead, Web Core Product & Chrome Extension - Columbus, OH, USA

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