Lead Frontend Developer

As a Lead Frontend Developer specializing in React.js and Next.js, your role will involve designing, developing, and maintaining scalable web applications. You will work independently with minimal technical guidance and collaborate closely with backend and DevOps teams. Here are the key responsibilities for this role: - Design, develop, and maintain scalable web applications using React.js and Next.js - Build and manage reusable components 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) - 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 - Conduct code reviews, mentor junior developers, and enforce best practices - Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and tools in frontend and DevOps ecosystems - Have an excellent understanding of Node.js development and debugging tools Qualifications and Experience required for this role include: - 5-8 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, and 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 Soft Skills required for this role: - 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 for this position can be based in Gurgaon. Please apply through the internal Jobs Hub in Workday if you are a current Guardian colleague.,