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This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Staff Software Engineer (Next.js & JavaScript) in India. This role offers a unique opportunity to lead the development of developer-facing tools and SDKs that simplify complex identity and authentication workflows. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, developer evangelism, and product, to enhance the developer experience for modern web applications. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise in JavaScript and Next.js with a product mindset, coaching ability, and a passion for building high-quality, reusable libraries. You will drive technical initiatives end-to-end, contribute to architecture and roadmap decisions, and mentor other engineers. This position allows you to influence both internal and external developer experiences while working in a dynamic, innovative environment.
Accountabilities
- Design, develop, and maintain SDKs, libraries, APIs, and other developer tools to simplify integration with complex systems
- Provide technical guidance and leadership to engineering teams, shaping technical roadmaps and best practices
- Coach and mentor engineers at all levels to strengthen technical skills and team collaboration
- Discover and advocate for new technologies to accelerate improvements in developer tooling
- Lead cross-team initiatives from design and code review to deployment, ensuring operational robustness and security hygiene
- Collaborate with developer evangelists, product, onboarding, and community teams to enhance the overall developer experience
- Author and maintain technical documentation, tutorials, and blog posts for internal and external use
Requirements
- 8+ years of hands‑on expertise in JavaScript and Node.js
- 3+ years of hands‑on experience with Next.js
- Proficiency in at least one backend language and ecosystem (e.g., Java, .NET, C#)
- Experience leading engineering teams across diverse technology platforms
- Demonstrable experience in developing SDKs or libraries consumed by other developers
- Strong understanding of JavaScript frameworks (e.g., Angular, React, Next.js)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical documentation
- Product mindset with ownership, accountability, attention to detail, and customer focus
- Experience working in distributed teams and contributing to open-source projects is a plus
Benefits
- Competitive compensation with full-time employment benefits
- Flexible and hybrid work environment with partial on-site collaboration
- Opportunities for mentoring and technical leadership
- Exposure to cutting‑edge web technologies and developer tools
- Participation in community initiatives, developer advocacy, and internal knowledge sharing
- Career growth opportunities and skill development in a dynamic, innovative environment
Jobgether is a Talent Matching Platform that partners with companies worldwide to efficiently connect top talent with the right opportunities through AI‑driven job matching.
Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Information Technology
Industries: Non‑profit Organizations and Primary and Secondary Education
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