Overview
Social Media Manager – Tech Ad Campaigns / Senior Front-End Developer - 4+ Years
Company: Big Air Lab. We operate at the edge of applied AI where foundational research meets real-world deployment.
Position Summary
We are looking for a Senior Front-End Developer (4+ years experience) to join our team with a focus on React, Next.js, and related front-end technologies, and with a solid understanding of back-end development, including databases and data structures and algorithms (DSA).
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the design, development, and maintenance of scalable, high-performance web applications with a focus on front-end (React, Next.js, Tailwind CSS).
- Define and implement best practices in front-end architecture, state management, and design systems.
- Optimize rendering strategies (SSR, SSG, ISR, RSC) to ensure high performance and SEO-friendly applications.
- Collaborate with product managers, designers, and back-end engineers to define technical requirements and deliver high-quality software.
- Mentor junior developers, review code, and drive continuous improvements in front-end practices.
- Ensure seamless integration with back-end services and databases (SQL, NoSQL, MongoDB).
- Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and reliability.
Qualifications
- 4+ years of professional experience in front-end development, delivering production-grade applications.
- Proficiency in animation libraries (e.g., GSAP) and building engaging UI experiences.
- Solid understanding of rendering strategies (SSR, SSG, ISR, RSC) and front-end performance optimization.
- Experience with state management libraries (Redux Toolkit, Zustand, Context API, or similar).
- Expertise in building reusable, modular, and scalable component-driven architectures.
- Familiarity with design systems and UI/UX best practices.
- Good understanding of back-end fundamentals, databases (SQL, NoSQL, MongoDB), and REST/GraphQL APIs.
- Strong foundation in data structures and algorithms (DSA).
- Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
- Proficiency in Git and collaborative development workflows.
Must-Have Skills
- Strong understanding of UI/UX and responsive design principles.
- Strong knowledge of memoization techniques and performance optimization.
- Proficient in leveraging network interceptors and Git/version control best practices.
Good-to-Have Skills
- Experience with animation libraries (GSAP, Framer Motion).
- Exposure to SaaS platform development.
- Knowledge of testing frameworks (Jest, Cypress, React Testing Library).
- Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience in leading front-end projects or mentoring junior developers.
- Contributions to open-source projects or a strong GitHub/portfolio demonstrating advanced front-end work.
- Experience in AI-driven platforms or SaaS-based product companies.
- Flexible working hours and access to the latest development tools and technologies.