The Lead Frontend Developer will design, develop, and maintain web applications using React.js and Next.js, optimize performance, manage state, and collaborate with teams on API integration and DevOps practices.
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
This position can be based in any of the following locations:
GurgaonCurrent Guardian Colleagues: Please apply through the internal Jobs Hub in Workday
Top Skills
AWS
Azure
CSS
DevOps
Docker
GCP
HTML
JavaScript
Next.Js
Node.js
React
Redux
Rest Apis
Webpack
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