Lead React & Next.js Engineer — Hybrid/Remote

twentysix; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote and hybrid options

International mobility

Learning and development

Job summary

Valtech in Bangalore is seeking a highly skilled Frontend Lead Developer with strong React.js and Next.js expertise to join our engineering team. You will build high-performance, scalable, and SEO-friendly web applications, collaborating closely with UI/UX designers, backend engineers, and product managers to translate complex requirements into robust frontend solutions.

We value a growth mindset, 6+ years of frontend experience, and a passion for modern web architectures, SSR/SSG, and

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of frontend web development experience.
• Proficient in JavaScript (ES6+) and TypeScript.
• Deep understanding of React core concepts, Hooks, and component architecture.
• Hands-on Next.js production experience (Pages Router and App Router).
• Strong CSS skills with Tailwind CSS, CSS Modules, or Styled-Components.
• Familiar with data fetching libraries like React Query / TanStack Query and SWR.
• Version control proficiency with Git and collaborative workflows.
• Excellent problem-solving and UI detail orientation.

Responsibilities

• Develop & Architect: Build scalable, user-facing features and reusable UI components with React.js and Next.js.
• Next.js Optimization: Utilize SSR, SSG, ISR, and App Router for performance and SEO.
• UI/UX Implementation: Convert wireframes into responsive, high-quality code.
• State Management: Manage complex app state with modern tools.
• API Integration: Connect to RESTful APIs and GraphQL endpoints; handle data and errors.
• Performance Tuning: Optimize apps for speed and Core Web Vitals.
• Collaboration: Participate in code reviews and agile ceremonies; define API contracts.

Skills

JavaScript (ES6+)

TypeScript

React.js

Next.js

Tailwind CSS

CSS Modules / Styled-Components

Redux Toolkit / State Management

GraphQL / REST APIs

Git / Version Control

Tools

Vercel

Jest

React Testing Library

Cypress

Job description

Valtech in Bangalore is seeking a highly skilled Frontend Lead Developer with strong React.js and Next.js expertise to join our engineering team. You will build high-performance, scalable, and SEO-friendly web applications, collaborating closely with UI/UX designers, backend engineers, and product managers to translate complex requirements into robust frontend solutions.

We value a growth mindset, 6+ years of frontend experience, and a passion for modern web architectures, SSR/SSG, and