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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Front End Software Engineer - **Company:** loanDepot - **Location:** Plano, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $138,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Clean Code Principles, Artificial Intelligence, Software Applications, Unit Testing, Microsoft Azure, Bootstrap (Software), Cloud Computing, Code Generation, Software Quality, Code Review, Programming Tools, Microsoft Dynamics, Microsoft Visual Studio, Microsoft Software, Microsoft SQL Server, Responsive Web Design, Software Deployment, Software Engineering, Azure Service Bus, RxJS, Microsoft Power Automate, Tailwind, ReactJS, Ios Frameworks, Single Page Application, AngularJS, Front End Software Development, React Redux, Code Restructuring, Api Management, Serverless Computing - **Published:** September 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://startup.jobs/lead-front-end-software-engineer-angular-react-loandepot-7916408 ## About the Role * Frontend & Application Development * Strong experience building single-page applications using Angular (preferred) or React. * Solid understanding of responsive CSS design and UI frameworks such as Tailwind, Bootstrap, or Foundation. * Experience with state management libraries (NgRx, Redux, Akita, or similar). * Working knowledge of RxJS, Observables, and async programming patterns in Angular. Engineering Practices * Demonstrated commitment to code quality, including unit testing, code reviews, and clean design. * Experience designing applications suitable for CI/CD pipelines, with clear dependency boundaries. * Familiarity with AI-assisted / agentic tooling for software development (e.g., code generation, test creation, refactoring assistance). Platform & Cloud * Experience developing and deploying applications on Microsoft Azure, including: * Azure Functions * Azure Storage (Blobs) * Azure Service Bus * API Management * Service Fabric * Power Automate * Dynamics 365 Full-stack experience with Microsoft technologies (Visual Studio, SQL Server) is a plus. Experience & Background Bachelor's Degree preferred. 5+ years of professional experience building enterprise-grade applications. Experience in mortgage, fintech, or loan servicing platforms (e.g., Empower) is a plus. ## Description We are looking for a Lead Software Engineer to help design, build, and evolve mello®, loanDepot's flagship digital mortgage platform. This role focuses on building high-quality, scalable web and application experiences while leveraging modern engineering practices and AI-assisted tooling to increase velocity and reliability. You'll play a key role in shaping technical designs, delivering complex features, and mentoring peers-while remaining hands-on and deeply engaged in day-to-day development. Responsibilities: * Partner with Product Owners to translate user stories into technical designs, estimates, and clean implementations. * Build and maintain modern, responsive, high-performance UIs using Angular (preferred) or React. * Contribute across web, mobile, and desktop applications in a large enterprise environment. * Lead technical design on moderately complex features and user stories, engaging Architecture, Data, and Security teams as needed. * Write well-structured, maintainable code with testability and performance as core principles. * Leverage AI-assisted and agentic development tools to accelerate coding, refactoring, testing, and documentation. * Actively participate in code reviews and design discussions, raising quality and consistency across the team. * Ensure solutions follow security best practices, particularly around customer and financial data. * Assist in diagnosing and resolving production issues, contributing to root-cause analysis and long-term fixes. * Mentor junior engineers and help reinforce engineering best practices. ## Related Videos - [Meet Your New BFF: Backend to Frontend without the Duct Tape](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/682-meet-your-new-bff-backend-to-frontend-without-the-duct-tape) - [Level up your Angular CSS with Tailwind CSS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/640-level-up-your-angular-css-with-tailwind-css) - [Watch Tests Go Brrrr! : Getting Started with Cypress in ReactJS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/282-watch-tests-go-brrrr-getting-started-with-cypress-in-reactjs) - [How to Create New RxJS Operators](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/683-how-to-create-new-rxjs-operators) - [Next Level Enterprise Architecture: Modular, Flexible, Scalable, Multichannel and AI-Ready?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1017-next-level-enterprise-architecture-modular-flexible-scalable-multichannel-and-ai-ready) - [Level up your Angular CSS with Tailwind CSS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/366-level-up-your-angular-css-with-tailwind-css) ## Related Articles - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Dev Digest 132 - Binging WADFlix?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/473-dev-digest-132-binging-wadflix) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Find a Developer Job: 12 Best Job Sites For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/165-find-a-developer-job-12-best-job-sites-for-developers)