Job Title: Frontend Engineer (React Specialist)
Type: Permanent / Contract
Experience: 6-12 years (flexible)
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled Frontend Engineer with strong expertise in React (v18+) to design and build high-quality, user-centric web applications. The ideal candidate must have a keen eye for UX/UI quality, strong attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate proactively with stakeholders across the organization. Experience with Angular (v16+) is a nice-to-have.
Key Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and optimize modern frontend applications using React v18+.
Translate UI/UX designs into high-quality, pixel-perfect user interfaces.
Collaborate proactively with product managers, designers, backend engineers, and business stakeholders to refine requirements and deliver exceptional user experiences.
Write reusable, scalable, and maintainable frontend components and modules.
Ensure performance, responsiveness, and cross-browser compatibility of applications.
Conduct code reviews and champion frontend best practices and coding standards.
Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve frontend issues efficiently.
Participate in Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, grooming, reviews, retros).
Stay updated with modern UI frameworks, trends, and best practices.

Must-Have Skills

Strong hands-on experience with React v18+.
Solid understanding of modern JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
Strong appreciation for UX/UI quality and ability to deliver polished user interfaces.
Proven ability to work proactively with cross-functional stakeholders.
Experience with frontend state management libraries (Redux, Zustand, MobX, etc.).
Experience integrating with RESTful APIs and/or GraphQL.
Familiarity with version control (Git) and CI/CD workflows.

Nice-to-Have Skills

Experience with Angular v16+.
Experience with design systems, component libraries, or UI frameworks (Material UI, Tailwind, Chakra, etc.).
Familiarity with automated testing tools (Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress).
Knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG) and performance optimization techniques.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
Frontend/UI/UX certifications are a plus.

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