Design and architect scalable, high-performance React/Next.js web applications; mentor engineers; implement testing (Jest), CI/CD, monitoring (ELK/Splunk); integrate third-party APIs/SDKs and CMS; collaborate with UX, DevOps, and QA to deliver reliable frontend systems.
Job Purpose
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced React JS Architect to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for designing and implementing scalable, efficient, and user-friendly web applications, driving innovation in frontend development.
Responsibilities
- Architect and develop scalable and performant mission-critical web applications using React JS for the frontend.
- Mentor a team of engineers, providing guidance on best practices, design patterns, and coding standards.
- Drive a culture of quality and innovation, advocating Extreme Programming ways of working.
- Utilize strong debugging skills to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues in front-end systems (including both internal and third-party systems).
- Design, develop, test, release, and maintain new and existing web applications using React JS.
- Design, develop, test, release, and maintain frontend functionalities and integrate with third-party systems.
- Collaborate with product and UX teams to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
- Present low-level designs and architectural approaches before the development phase.
- Write reusable, reliable, and scalable code with a strong emphasis on maintainability and performance.
- Build dynamic, responsive, and real-time user interfaces with React JS, ensuring optimal performance and seamless user experiences.
- Write unit and integration tests using frameworks like Jest to ensure code quality and reliability.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including DevOps, QA, and other engineers, to ensure smooth integration and deployment processes.
- Implement and maintain automated testing, continuous integration, and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
- Debug and troubleshoot issues in the frontend, optimizing application performance and ensuring stability.
- Work within Agile teams, adhering to best practices and collaborative workflows.
- Mentor junior developers, providing technical guidance and fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s Degree is required, preferably in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
- Experience developing web applications using React JS and Next.js.
- Experience with leading frontend frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.
- Experience delivering scalable, resilient web applications in large enterprise environments.
- Strong knowledge of state management libraries such as Redux and Redux Toolkit.
- Proficiency in unit testing frameworks like Jest.
- Experience with data handling and integration with content management systems (CMS).
- Strong experience with integrating third-party libraries, SDKs, and APIs.
- Hands-on experience with monitoring, logging, and performance optimization tools (e.g., ELK Stack, Splunk).
- Experience with version control systems, particularly Git, and best practices in branching and merging strategies.
- Excellent analytical skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Good understanding of CI/CD processes and DevOps best practices.
Nice to Have
- Familiarity with cloud services such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
- Experience with DevOps tools for CI/CD, such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or TeamCity.
- Knowledge of native mobile development technologies (e.g., Swift, Kotlin, Java) for understanding cross-platform integration.
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