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Lead Frontend Developer (Remote First) – ClimateTech Startup


A mission-driven ClimateTech startup is looking for a Lead Frontend Developer to help build technology that directly contributes to tackling climate change. This is an opportunity to join a fast-growing team using cutting-edge technology to deliver tools that support environmental insight, smarter decision-making, and real-world climate impact.


You’ll take ownership of the frontend architecture while leading and mentoring a small team of engineers. The role combines hands-on development with technical leadership, giving you the chance to shape both the product and the team as the company scales.


The Role

  • Lead the design and development of a modern frontend platform
  • Build high-quality, scalable user interfaces using React
  • Manage, mentor, and support frontend engineers as the team grows
  • Work closely with product, design, and data teams to deliver intuitive and impactful features
  • Contribute to architectural decisions and long-term technical strategy
  • Help establish best practices across testing, performance, and maintainability


What They’re Looking For

  • Strong experience building modern web applications with React
  • Proven experience leading or managing engineers
  • Ability to balance hands-on development with technical leadership
  • Experience building scalable frontend architectures
  • Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset


Nice to Have

  • Experience working with GIS or geospatial libraries
  • Exposure to mapping technologies or spatial data visualisation
  • Startup or high-growth environment experience


Why Join?

  • Work on technology designed to create measurable climate impact
  • Join an ambitious and mission-driven founding team
  • Remote-first culture with flexible working
  • Competitive salary plus meaningful equity
  • Opportunity to shape both the product and engineering culture from an early stage


If you’re a frontend leader who wants to build meaningful technology and help drive climate solutions at scale, this is a chance to make a real difference.


Interested? Apply now for immediate consideration or get in touch to learn more.