Engineer, Development

Aptean; Karnataka; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Aptean is seeking a capable frontend engineer to own the frontend architecture, UI components, and headless CMS integrations. You will translate design wireframes into pixel-perfect, responsive web applications and ensure seamless content delivery from modern CMS platforms.

In this role you will collaborate with design and backend teams to deliver scalable React applications, optimise performance, and implement best practices across accessibility, SEO, and code quality.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of frontend experience with React.js.
• Experience with Headless CMS and Contentful preferred.
• Proficient in ES6+ JavaScript, TypeScript a plus.
• Strong CSS skills with Tailwind, Flexbox and Grid.
• Familiar with REST/GraphQL APIs.

Responsibilities

• Own frontend architecture and UI components.
• Translate design wireframes into pixel-perfect, responsive apps.
• Integrate headless CMS content models and APIs.
• Ensure performance and accessibility best practices.
• Collaborate with design and backend teams.

Skills

React.js

Headless CMS

JavaScript ES6+

TypeScript

Tailwind CSS

CSS Grid/Flexbox

Vite

Git/GitHub

Jest

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Contentful

GraphQL

REST APIs

Vite

Webpack

GitHub workflows

Job description

Overview

Are you ready for what’s next, now? The candidate will be responsible for owning the frontend architecture, UI components, and headless CMS integrations. They must bridge the gap between design and technology, translating Figma/Adobe XD wireframes into pixel-perfect, responsive web applications while managing dynamic content delivery via modern CMS platforms.

Role Overview

The successful candidate will own the frontend architecture, UI components, and headless CMS integrations for the team. They will bridge the gap between design and technology, translating Figma/Adobe XD wireframes into pixel-perfect, responsive web applications, while managing dynamic content delivery via modern CMS platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• React Development Build, maintain, and optimise robust, scalable web applications using React.js and modern JavaScript (ES6+).
• Headless CMS Management Architect, configure, and consume content models and APIs from modern Headless CMS platforms to drive dynamic frontend experiences.
• UI/UX & Styling Translate complex UI/UX designs into high-quality, pixel-perfect code using HTML5, CSS3, and modern styling methodologies (e.g. Tailwind CSS, Styled Components, or SASS).
• State & API Integration Manage application state using React's built-in capabilities (Context API, Hooks) and integrate backend RESTful or GraphQL APIs.
• Performance & Optimisation Ensure applications are highly optimised for maximum speed, scalability, cross-browser compatibility, and SEO best practices.
• Code Quality Write clean, maintainable, and well‑documented code, participating actively in code reviews and agile sprint planning.

Technical Skills & Qualifications

• Core Frontend: 2+ years' professional experience in React.js, with a deep understanding of its core principles (Hooks, Component Lifecycle, Virtual DOM).
• CMS Expertise: Direct hands‑on experience with any Headless CMS (Contentful preferred), including defining content models, localisation, and fetching data via GraphQL/REST APIs.
• Advanced JavaScript & Styling: Strong proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript (a plus), Tailwind CSS and advanced CSS layout techniques (Flexbox, Grid).
• Build Tools & Version Control: Proficient with Git/GitHub workflows and modern frontend build tools/bundlers (Vite, Webpack, npm/yarn).
• Testing & Debugging: Experience with frontend testing frameworks (Jest, React Testing Library) and debugging tools.
• React Development Build, maintain, and optimise robust, scalable web applications using React.js and modern JavaScript (ES6+).
• Headless CMS Management Architect, configure, and consume content models and APIs from modern Headless CMS platforms to drive dynamic frontend experiences.
• UI/UX & Styling Translate complex UI/UX designs into high-quality, pixel‑perfect code using HTML5, CSS3, and modern styling methodologies (e.g., Tailwind CSS, Styled Components, or SASS).
• State & API Integration Manage application state using React's built‑in capabilities (Context API, Hooks) and integrate backend RESTful or GraphQL APIs.
• Performance & Optimization Ensure applications are highly optimised for maximum speed, scalability, cross-browser compatibility, and SEO best practices.
• Code Quality Write clean, maintainable, and well‑documented code, participating actively in code reviews and agile sprint planning.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree (Required)
• Master’s degree (Preferred)

Work Experience

• 3‑5 Years

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Core Frontend: 2+ years of professional experience in React.js and deep understanding of its core principles (Hooks, Component Lifecycle, Virtual DOM).
• CMS Expertise: Direct hands‑on experience working with any Headless CMS (Contentful preferred), including defining content models, localisation, and fetching data via GraphQL/REST APIs.
• Advanced JavaScript & Styling: Strong proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript (a plus), and advanced CSS layout techniques (Flexbox, Grid).
• Build Tools & Version Control: Proficient with Git/GitHub workflows and modern frontend build tools/bundlers (Vite, Webpack, npm/yarn).
• Testing & Debugging: Experience with frontend testing frameworks (Jest, React Testing Library) and debugging tools.

Shift details

• Required to work in shift: Yes
• If Yes Shift Timing- UK Shift (1‑10pm)