Frontend Developer

Codewalla; Chennai District; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global exposure

Collaborate with US-based teams

Inclusive environment

Job summary

A forward-thinking product studio is seeking a Front-End Developer to join their team in Chennai. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years in front-end development, primarily using React, Next.js, and TypeScript, to create modular interfaces for e-commerce applications. The role involves close collaboration with design and backend teams, ensuring high-performance and accessible web solutions. This position offers opportunities for growth in a fast-paced environment, with an emphasis on AI-native product development.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of front-end development experience in the E-commerce domain using React and Next.js.
• Experience with Tailwind CSS and SCSS.
• Ability to configure Webpack and Next.js middleware.

Responsibilities

• Build responsive, modular, and accessible UIs using React/Next.js.
• Develop using TypeScript and ES6+ standards.
• Improve Core Web Vitals using lazy loading and image optimization.

Skills

React

Next.js

TypeScript

Tailwind CSS

SCSS

JavaScript ES6+

Tools

GraphQL

Postman

Git

Bitbucket

Webpack

Job description

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Overview

Codewalla is a New York–based product studio with engineering teams in India. Since 2005, we’ve built innovative products that scale. We work at the intersection of design, engineering, and AI developing systems shaped by real business needs and tested in the real world. Our team moves fast, thinks deeply, and cares about pushing what software can do to empower people and businesses.

Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Front-End Developer with expertise in React, Next.js, and TypeScript to join our growing development team. In this role, you will be responsible for building and optimizing high-performance, modular user interfaces for modern e-commerce and web applications. You will work closely with designers, backend developers, and QA to implement responsive, accessible, and scalable front-end solutions.

Responsibilities

• Build responsive, modular, and accessible UIs using React / Next.js.
• Develop using TypeScript and ES6+ standards, implementing reusable components and efficient state management.
• Work with custom Next.js configurations including routing, middleware, SSR (Server-Side Rendering), and SSG (Static Site Generation).
• Implement project-specific logic using App Router and dynamic routes.
• Utilize npm (or yarn) for dependency management and scripting custom build commands.
• Build scalable and maintainable UI architecture using SCSS and Tailwind CSS.
• Customize Tailwind config to match design system and branding needs.
• Ensure accessibility compliance using semantic HTML and ARIA roles.
• Deep understanding of ES6+ features including let/const, arrow functions, promises, async/await, destructuring, spread/rest, template literals, and default/rest parameters.
• Use advanced functions such as map, filter, reduce, forEach, every, some, find, and flatMap effectively.
• Leverage TypeScript types and maintain code quality through modular programming.

API Testing & Tooling

• Use GraphQL Playground/Postman and GraphiQL for exploring GraphQL schemas.
• Build and test reusable GraphQL fragments, variables, and nested queries in frontend integration.

Performance & Quality

• Improve Core Web Vitals (LCP, FID, CLS) using lazy loading, code splitting, and image optimization.
• Configure Next.js for performance tuning via custom middleware, image optimization, and static asset management.
• Track and fix UI regressions proactively through QA feedback.
• Understand Webpack for custom frontend build pipelines.
• Support version control and collaboration using git and Bitbucket workflows.

What should you have?

• 4+ years of front-end development experience in the E-commerce domain using React and Next.js.
• Able to work with Tailwind and SCSS.
• Experience configuring Webpack, and Next.js middleware, Knowledge of node, npm.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills.
• Bonus: Experience with Figma or other design tools for developer handoff.
• Bonus: Magento PWA with Next js experience.

Why work at Codewalla?

• Build for scale: Work on products that get investor love and scale to global audiences
• Be part of AI-native product development: Integrate AI tools into how we design, build, and ship
• Global exposure: Directly collaborate with US-based startups, VCs, and product teams
• Learn fast: Small, elite teams with zero bureaucracy and high ownership
• See your impact: Every decision you make will shape user experience and business outcomes

Inclusion Matters

We’re an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.

If you’re excited about building scalable e-commerce systems with a modern tech stack, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and help us redefine headless commerce.