Lead Front End Developer

Jobtailor; Pune District; On-site; INR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Pune, India, seeks an experienced Front-end Lead to steer development of React/Next.js applications. You will own architecture, set coding standards, and build reusable components. Collaborate with backend teams to integrate RESTful APIs and ensure seamless data flow.

Partner with UX/UI designers to deliver responsive, accessible interfaces and mentor junior developers. You will guide authentication flows (OAuth2/OpenID Connect), contribute to CI/CD pipelines, and champion

Qualifications

• 8+ years of professional front-end development experience, including lead capacity.
• Expert-level JavaScript/TypeScript with deep React.js and Next.js expertise.
• Strong focus on responsive design, accessibility, and cross-browser compatibility.
• Experience integrating RESTful APIs and Swagger/OpenAPI contracts.
• Familiarity with OAuth2, OpenID Connect, and cloud deployments (GCP/AWS/Azure).
• Git, GitLab, and modern CI/CD practices with containerized workflows.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and maintenance of front-end applications using React and Next.js.
• Own front-end architecture decisions, coding standards, and reusable components.
• Collaborate with backend teams to integrate RESTful APIs and ensure data flow.
• Work with UX/UI designers to translate designs into responsive interfaces.
• Mentor junior and mid-level developers through code reviews and pair programming.
• Drive authentication flows (OAuth2/OpenID Connect) and CI/CD deployments on GCP.
• Champion testing practices (unit, integration, end-to-end).
• Participate in agile ceremonies and collaborate with global cross-functional teams.

Skills

JavaScript Proficiency

TypeScript

React.js

Next.js

RESTful API

OAuth2

OpenID Connect

Git

CI/CD

Responsive Design

Tools

Google Cloud Platform

GitLab

Swagger

Postman

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

• Lead the development and maintenance of front-end applications using React and Next.js


• Own front-end architecture decisions and establish coding standards, best practices, and reusable component libraries


• Collaborate with backend developers to integrate RESTful APIs and ensure seamless data flow


• Partner with UX/UI designers to translate designs and wireframes into responsive, accessible, pixel-perfect interfaces


• Lead and mentor junior and mid-level front-end developers through code reviews, pair programming, and technical guidance


• Drive integration of OAuth2 and OpenID Connect authentication and authorization flows


• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and ensure reliable front-end deployments on Google Cloud Platform


• Champion unit, integration, and end-to-end testing practices


• Participate in agile ceremonies and collaborate with global cross-functional teams across time zones

Requirements

• 8+ years of professional front-end development experience, including at least 2 years in a lead or senior capacity


• Expert-level proficiency in JavaScript and TypeScript


• Deep expertise in React.js and Next.js


• Strong understanding of responsive design, WCAG web accessibility, and cross-browser compatibility


• Experience integrating RESTful APIs and working with Swagger/OpenAPI API contracts


• Familiarity with OAuth2, OpenID Connect, and Keycloak


• Experience with Git, GitLab, and CI/CD practices


• Exposure to GCP, AWS, or Azure


• Understanding of front-end performance optimization techniques


• Headless commerce platform experience, Docker/Kubernetes, GitOps, Postman, B2B commerce flows, and backend concepts are nice to have


• Ability to lead and mentor front-end developers


• Ability to collaborate with product, design, backend, and QA teams


• Strong analytical thinking, communication, attention to detail, and continuous learning

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expert-level proficiency in JavaScript and TypeScript, with deep expertise in React.js and Next.js for developing responsive, accessible front-end applications. Proven ability to lead and mentor teams, establish coding standards, and integrate with backend systems using RESTful APIs.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• JavaScript Proficiency


• React.js Expertise


• Next.js Development


• RESTful API Integration


• CI/CD Practices

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• JavaScript


• TypeScript


• React.js


• Next.js


• RESTful API


• OAuth2


• OpenID Connect


• Git


• CI/CD


• Responsive Design

Soft Skills

• Analytical Thinking


• Communication


• Attention to Detail


• Continuous Learning


• Mentoring

Industry Keywords

• Web Accessibility


• Cross-Browser Compatibility


• Agile Methodologies


• B2B Commerce


• Headless Commerce

Tools & Technologies

• Google Cloud Platform


• GitLab


• Swagger


• Postman


• Docker


• Kubernetes