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Job Description:

Job Title:

Lead Frontend Developer (React.js / Next.js)

Experience Required: 5-8 Years

Location: [Hybrid / Onsite]

Type: Full-Time

 

Role Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Frontend Developer with a strong command over React.js and at least 3-4 years of hands-on experience with Next.js. The ideal candidate should have a deep understanding of JavaScript, DOM manipulation, Redux, Webpack, and REST APIs using both fetch and axios. Experience in HTML/CSS, DevOps practices, and frontend performance optimization is a must. He should be able to work independently with minimal technical guidance..

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, develop, and maintain scalable and performant web applications using React.js and Next.js
  • Build and manage reusable components CDD and front-end libraries
  • Handle server-side rendering (SSR), static site generation (SSG), and API routes using Next.js
  • Integrate REST APIs using fetch and axios
  • Manage application state using Redux (Redux Toolkit preferred)
  • Handle DOM manipulation when necessary for dynamic UI behaviors
  • Configure and optimize build systems using Webpack
  • Ensure responsive design and cross-browser compatibility with HTML/CSS
  • Collaborate with backend teams to define and integrate APIs
  • Work closely with DevOps teams or handle basic DevOps tasks like:
    • CI/CD pipeline configurations
    • Deployment automation
    • Monitoring and debugging production issues
  • Conduct code reviews, mentor junior developers, and enforce best practices
  • Stay up-to-date with latest trends and tools in frontend and DevOps ecosystems
  • Excellent understanding of Node.js development and debugging tools

Required Skills & Experience:

  • 5–10 years of frontend development experience
  • Minimum 3-4 years of hands-on experience with Next.js
  • Strong proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+)
  • Deep understanding of React.js fundamentals, hooks, lifecycle methods
  • Experience with DOM manipulation and browser APIs
  • Proficiency in Redux, Webpack, and Babel
  • Skilled in writing semantic, responsive HTML5 and CSS3/SCSS
  • Experience integrating REST APIs using fetch and axios
  • Basic understanding or experience with DevOps tools and practices
  • Familiarity with Git, CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and Cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure) is a plus

Nice to Have:

  • TypeScript experience
  • Testing libraries (Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress)
  • Familiarity with GraphQL
  • Experience with micro-frontends or module federation
  • Experience with Vercel or Next.js deployment strategies

Soft Skills:

  • Strong problem-solving and debugging skills
  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
  • Self-driven with a strong sense of ownership
  • Comfortable in agile and fast-paced environments
Location:

This position can be based in any of the following locations:

Gurgaon

Current Guardian Colleagues: Please apply through the internal Jobs Hub in Workday

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