Frontend Developer

Job Description : Development :

- Required : Build frontend components for modern CMS platforms with proven expertise

- Required : Integrate with GraphQL and REST Content APIs for content delivery

- Develop and maintain Next.js 14 applications following best practices

- Implement React components based on design specifications

- Build responsive, accessible interfaces (WCAG AA compliance)

- Create efficient GraphQL queries and manage data fetching strategies

- Develop modern web interfaces using HTML5, CSS3/SASS, Tailwind CSS, and TypeScript

- Optimize component performance and loading times

- Collaborate with team on CMS integration strategies

Component Implementation :

- Create reusable React components following team standards

- Implement designs from Figma/Sketch with pixel-perfect accuracy

- Build forms with validation and error handling

- Develop interactive UI elements and animations

- Ensure cross-browser compatibility

Code Quality & Testing :

- Write clean, maintainable TypeScript code

- Implement unit tests using Jest and React Testing Library

- Participate in code reviews and incorporate feedback

- Document components and maintain Storybook stories

- Follow established Git workflows and branching strategies

Collaboration :

- Work closely with Project Director and Solution Architect on implementation

- Collaborate directly with Sitecore XM Cloud Developer on CMS integration

- Participate in daily stand-ups (adjusted for timezone)

- Work closely with senior technical lead

- Collaborate with designers and backend developers

- Communicate progress and blockers effectively

- Contribute to technical discussions and planning

AI-Assisted Development :

- Critical Requirement : Use AI tools to accelerate development

- Leverage GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, or similar tools on a daily basis for

- Generate boilerplate code and components using AI

- Optimize AI-generated code for production quality

- Share AI productivity tips with team members

Required Qualifications :

Technical Skills :

- Required : 3+ years JavaScript development with demonstrable portfolio

- Required : 2+ years React.js in production environments

- Required : Experience building frontend components for modern CMS platforms

- Required : Proven experience integrating with GraphQL and REST Content APIs

- Required : Minimum 1+ year Next.js experience (versions 12-14)

- Required : Strong TypeScript proficiency

- Required : Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3/SASS, Tailwind CSS

- Required : Experience with modern CSS solutions and responsive design

- Must demonstrate : Ability to work independently and deliver quality code

Development Competencies :

- Understanding of SSR, SSG, and client-side rendering

- Experience with responsive web design

- Knowledge of web performance optimization

- Familiarity with Git version control

- Experience with agile development methodologies

Frontend Technologies :

- HTML5, CSS3, and modern JavaScript (ES6+)

- State management libraries (Redux, Zustand, or Context API)

- Build tools (Webpack, Vite, or similar)

- Package managers (npm, yarn, pnpm)

- Testing frameworks (Jest, React Testing Library)

Professional Skills & Work Style :

- Required : Self-driven and disciplined with proven ability to work independently

- Required : Excellent written and verbal communication in English

- Required : Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision

- Required : Strong collaboration skills with development team and project stakeholders

- Required : Consistent delivery and meeting deadlines

- Strong problem-solving abilities and attention to detail

- Comfortable with asynchronous communication in distributed teams

- Note : No direct client communication required, but clear team communication is essential

Highly Desirable Qualifications :

- Experience with Sitecore XM Cloud (Note : We are specifically looking for XM Cloud experience, not Sitecore XM/XP 9.x)

- Experience with other modern headless CMS platforms (Contentful, Strapi, Sanity)

- Knowledge of Vercel deployment platform

- Familiarity with Azure DevOps or similar CI/CD tools

- Experience with e-commerce websites

- Understanding of SEO best practices

- Experience with internationalization (i18n)

- Contributions to open-source projects

- Experience with Storybook for component documentation