Lead React & Next.js Developer

Job Title: Lead – React & Next.js Developer

Location: Bangalore (On-site/Hybrid as per company policy)
Experience: 5+ Years
Budget: Up to 12 LPA
Type: Full-time

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Frontend Lead Developer with deep expertise in React.js and Next.js to join our team. You will lead a team of frontend developers, provide technical guidance, and ensure high-quality code delivery for scalable web applications.

Mandatory Requirements

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  Minimum 5 years of experience in frontend development

  
  


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  At least 3 years of hands-on development using React.js and Next.js

  
  


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  Minimum 2 years of experience in a leadership role, managing teams of 5–10 developers

  
  


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  Strong understanding of component-based architecture, performance optimization, and code scalability

  
  


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  Excellent communication, mentoring, and team collaboration skills

  
  

Primary Skills

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  React.js, Next.js

  
  


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  JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript

  
  


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  Redux / Context API for state management

  
  


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  RESTful APIs and JSON

  
  


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  HTML5, CSS3, SASS/SCSS

  
  


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  Git/GitHub version control

  
  


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  CI/CD basics for frontend

  
  


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  Code review and quality assurance practices

  
  

Secondary Skills

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  Familiarity with SSR and SSG in Next.js

  
  


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  Testing frameworks like Jest, React Testing Library

  
  


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  Basic Node.js for backend integration

  
  


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  Experience working with Agile/Scrum methodologies

  
  


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  Familiarity with design tools like Figma or Adobe XD

  
  


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  Experience integrating third-party APIs and libraries

  
  


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  Understanding of web accessibility and SEO best practices

  
  

Key Responsibilities

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  Lead and mentor a team of frontend developers

  
  


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  Plan and execute frontend architecture for scalable projects

  
  


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  Perform code reviews and enforce best coding practices

  
  


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  Collaborate with backend, design, and product teams

  
  


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  Ensure projects are delivered on time with high quality

  
  


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  Actively participate in sprint planning and retrospectives

  
  

Preferred Qualification

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  Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

  
  


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  Certifications in frontend technologies (if any)