Job Summary :
We are seeking a highly experienced Technical Lead Frontend with 8+ years of proven experience, specializing in modern application development with Next.js and React.js. This leadership role requires deep technical mastery in building high-performance, scalable, and SEO-optimized frontend architectures. The Lead will drive the technical direction for the frontend team, ensure code quality through rigorous standards, oversee complex integrations with Headless CMS and REST / GraphQL APIs, and mentor developers while maintaining hands-on contribution to critical components.
Job Description :
Technical Leadership and Architecture :
- Provide decisive technical leadership and mentorship for the frontend development team, establishing best practices for code quality, performance, and scalability.
- Drive the architectural design and decision-making for complex frontend applications, leveraging Next.js for optimal Server-Side Rendering (SSR), Static Site Generation (SSG), and efficient data fetching strategies.
- Define and enforce development standards, code review processes, and integration patterns to ensure robust and maintainable code across the application stack.
- Collaborate closely with Solution Architects and Backend Teams to design, document, and consume efficient RESTful and GraphQL APIs.
Advanced Development and Performance :
Maintain hands-on contribution to the codebase, focusing on developing critical, reusable, and complex components using React.js and TypeScript.Drive continuous frontend performance optimization, focusing on Core Web Vitals, resource loading, caching, and minimizing bundle size for superior user experience.Implement and manage sophisticated state management solutions (e.g., Redux Toolkit, Zustand, Context API) in large-scale applications.Lead the technical integration with various backends, including Headless CMS platforms (e.g., Contentful, Contentstack, Sitecore), ensuring data integrity and content delivery pipelines are robust.Ensure the frontend architecture is secure and adheres to industry best practices for authentication (e.g., OAuth 2.0, JWT) and cross-site scripting prevention.DevOps, Quality, and Mentorship :
Oversee the frontend aspects of the CI / CD pipelines, ensuring automated testing, deployment, and monitoring are implemented effectively (e.g., leveraging Vercel, AWS Amplify, or custom solutions).Implement and champion a strong Test-Driven Development (TDD) approach, utilizing frameworks like Jest, React Testing Library, or Cypress for comprehensive unit and end-to-end testing.Function as a mentor and subject matter expert, conducting regular knowledge sharing sessions and technical deep dives to upskill intermediate and junior developers.Work within Agile / Scrum methodologies, contributing to sprint planning, estimation, and backlog refinement.Required Skills & Qualifications :
Experience : Mandatory 8+ years of proven experience in professional software development, with significant focus on Frontend.Core Frameworks : Expert-level proficiency in Next.js (latest versions) and React.js.Language : Mandatory expertise in TypeScript and modern JavaScript (ES6+).Architecture : Proven experience with SSR, SSG, and data fetching techniques within Next.js.APIs : Extensive experience integrating with REST and GraphQL APIs.Testing : Strong background in unit, integration, and E2E testing using modern frameworks.Leadership : Proven track record of providing technical leadership, mentoring teams, and driving architectural decisions.Preferred Skills :
Experience with UI component libraries and design systems (e.g., Material UI, Tailwind CSS).Experience with cloud platforms and deployment environments (e.g., Vercel, AWS / Azure CDN).Knowledge of serverless functions development.Experience integrating payment gateways or complex E-commerce functionality.(ref : hirist.tech)
