Frontend Engineer

Olx; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Job summary

OLX India is seeking a seasoned Frontend Engineer (SE II/III) to build high-performance, scalable web applications. You will mentor peers, shape frontend architecture, and deliver exceptional user experiences across India.

Responsibilities include building React/Next.js apps, leading SSR/SSG, integrating with backend services, and driving testing and CI/CD quality gates.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of frontend experience.
• Proficient in JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Redux and Next.js.
• Strong HTML/CSS, responsive design and accessibility fundamentals.
• Experience with Node.js, caching (Redis or similar) and performance optimization.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain advanced React/Next.js applications with modern patterns and state management.
• Lead SSR/SSG implementation and ensure technical SEO, performance, and scalability.
• Integrate with backend services, define API contracts, and handle caching and data-fetching strategies.
• Profile, debug, and optimize for speed, reliability, and resource efficiency.
• Drive testing (unit, integration, E2E) and maintain CI/CD quality gates.
• Mentor engineers, conduct code reviews, and raise technical standards.
• Champion security, observability, and best practices across the stack.
• Influence architectural decisions and lead cross-team initiatives.

Skills

JavaScript

TypeScript

React

Redux

Next.js

SSR/SSG

CI/CD

Testing frameworks

Mentoring

Leadership

Security

Observability

Tools

Node.js

Redis

Profiling tools

Job description

OLX India is a leading classifieds platform, boasting over 100+ million app downloads across diverse categories, including cars, bikes, real estate, and electronics.

Consumers and dealers come to OLX India, Indias largest online classifieds platform, to buy and sell used and new products. OLX India operates in over 10 categories across India.

Role Overview:

Were looking for a seasoned Frontend Engineer to build high-performance, scalable web applications. As an SE ii/ iii , youll tackle complex technical challenges, mentor peers, and shape the frontend architecture while delivering exceptional user experiences.

Responsibilities:

• Build and maintain advanced React/Next.js applications with modern patterns and state management.
• Lead SSR/SSG implementation and ensure technical SEO, performance, and scalability.
• Integrate with backend services, define API contracts, and handle caching and data-fetching strategies.
• Profile, debug, and optimize for speed, reliability, and resource efficiency.
• Drive testing (unit, integration, E2E) and maintain CI/CD quality gates.
• Mentor engineers, conduct code reviews, and raise technical standards.
• Champion security, observability, and best practices across the stack.
• Influence architectural decisions and lead cross-team initiatives.

Requirements:

• 2-3 Years of relevant experience.
• Expert in JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Redux, and Next.js (SSR/SSG).
• Strong foundation in HTML, CSS, responsive design, and accessibility.
• Hands-on experience with Node.js, caching (Redis or similar), and performance optimization.
• Skilled with CI/CD, testing frameworks, and modern build tools.
• Strong communication, mentoring, and leadership abilities.
• Experience with monitoring, logging, and frontend security hardening.