React.js Developer

Responsibilities:

Own end-to-end design and architecture of complex frontend features, translating product requirements into technical specifications.

Develop high-performance, production-ready React and Next.js applications with pixel-perfect UI implementations.

Drive performance optimisation initiatives, identify bottlenecks, implement improvements, and establish monitoring to track metrics.

Build and maintain reusable component libraries, design systems, and utility functions for team-wide adoption.

Ensure technical feasibility of UI/UX designs and work closely with designers to balance aesthetics with performance and accessibility.

Champion best practices in code quality, testing, accessibility, and maintainability across the team.

Lead adoption of AI-assisted development tools (Claude, GitHub Copilot, etc. ) within the team; evaluate effectiveness, establish best practices, and mentor others on productivity gains.

Mentor junior engineers and conduct thorough code reviews to foster a culture of excellence.

Stay current with frontend ecosystem trends, emerging AI tools, and new frameworks/patterns; evaluate and advocate for adoption.

Collaborate with backend and DevOps teams to understand API contracts, optimise data fetching, and streamline deployment pipelines.

Debug and optimise third-party library usage, understanding their internals and identifying performance trade-offs.

Participate in system design discussions and contribute to architectural decisions at the team and platform level.

Requirements:

Expert proficiency in React and TypeScript; strong understanding of hooks, state management patterns, and TypeScript best practices.

Deep expertise in Next.js, including Server-Side Rendering (SSR), Incremental Static Regeneration (ISR), API routes, middleware, optimization strategies.

Solid understanding of ES6+, async/await, functional programming patterns, and modern JavaScript practices.

Proficiency in modern CSS: Tailwind CSS, CSS modules, CSS-in-JS solutions (Emotion, Styled Components), and responsive design principles.

Hands-on experience with modern build tools: Webpack, Vite, ESBuild, or equivalent bundlers; understanding of tree-shaking, code splitting, and lazy loading.

Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, deployment strategies, and automation experience with tools like GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, or similar platforms.

Strong foundation in Git and collaborative development workflows.

Working knowledge of Node.js and backend fundamentals enough to understand API design, authentication, and server-side implications.

Nice-to-Have Skills:

Experience with headless CMS, GraphQL, or API integration layers.

Knowledge of SEO best practices for SPA and Next.js applications.

Familiarity with Storybook, design tokens, and component documentation.

Understanding of animation libraries (Framer Motion, React Spring) and interactive UX.

Exposure to AI/LLM integrations in frontend (streaming, chunking, prompt optimisation).

Experience working with WebViews, React Native, or other hybrid mobile technologies; understanding of bridge communication, native module integration, and platform-specific constraints.

Hands-on experience with AI-assisted development tools (Claude, GitHub Copilot, Codeium, Codex, Cursor, etc. ) and understanding of their strengths, limitations, and best practices for maximising productivity.