Written by Karla Tomšić — April 2024
Silvio transitioned from Senior React Developer to Frontend Team Lead, discovering his passion for mentoring and knowledge-sharing along the way. He's been with Moberg for nearly four years — and what started as a senior individual contributor role has grown into something quite different.
From senior developer to team lead
Silvio joined Moberg as a Senior React Developer. His first major project was Brandr — built nearly from scratch — followed by leading the frontend for Straumur, a large-scale initiative involving three separate frontend applications and substantial backend infrastructure.
From there, his professional development progressed naturally into mentorship and leadership, including work with our banking partner Kvika. The shift wasn't a sudden pivot — it grew out of the work itself.
A typical day
The day starts with a quick check on Microsoft Teams for anything urgent, then a look at the calendar and HR software to see who's where. From there, the Jira board sets the pace.
- —Check Microsoft Teams for urgent messages
- —Review calendar and HR software for team status
- —Process Jira board tasks
- —Daily standup, 10–11 a.m. — progress updates and where the team needs support
- —Balance the rest of the day between coding and leadership duties
The hardest part of the role isn't any single task — it's the balance. Coding still matters, but so does carving out time for the team.
Leadership philosophy
“Ask them. Ask what they want, what they're struggling with, and what their professional and personal goals are.”
For Silvio, leadership starts with listening. Building trust and transparency with both the team and the client is non-negotiable. Regular one-on-ones, leading by example with patience and a bit of humour, and creating a psychologically safe environment where people can speak up without fear — those are the daily practices that hold everything else together.
How Moberg supports the role
The company has invested in Silvio's growth in concrete ways. Moberg funded his final two years of graduate studies — a prerequisite for entering a therapy program he was passionate about. The monthly Leadership Academy keeps the conversation going on communication styles, feedback, and conflict resolution.
Leadership at Moberg is approachable and supportive — and that's not a slogan. It's part of how decisions are made and how people are treated, day after day.
The most rewarding part
Delivering high-impact projects while watching the team grow into more independent, confident engineers. The combination of technical challenge and people development is what makes the role meaningful — and what keeps the work interesting after four years.
Advice for aspiring leaders
“You won't have all the answers — listen, ask questions, be patient, and stay consistent.”
Show vulnerability. Show that you genuinely care. The rest follows from there.
What stands out about Moberg
Two things, really. The standard for code quality is high — the developers around you are professional and competent, and that pulls everyone up. And the culture is warm and positive, with genuine emphasis on well-being and personal growth. Both matter. Both stay consistent.
