Lead Frontend Developer React.js/Next.js

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:

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