Auriga - Principal Engineer - Frontend Development

Key Responsibilities : - Architect and oversee frontend systems using React.js (upto latest), Next.js (upto latest), and TypeScript across large-scale projects.- Define and evolve frontend architecture patterns (micro-frontends, modular monorepos, islands/adaptive hydration).- Lead performance engineering with SSR/SSG/ISR, CDN strategies, lazy loading, INP optimization, and edge rendering.- Establish and maintain reusable component libraries, design systems (e.g. shadcn/ui), and theming strategies.- Implement secure coding practices (CSP, XSS/CSRF prevention, OAuth2/JWT flows).- Collaborate cross-functionally with DevOps, backend, and infrastructure teams to streamline CI/CD and DevSecOps pipelines.- Guide adoption of code quality standards, including linting, typing (Zod, tRPC), automated testing (unit, integration, E2E with Playwright).- Lead technical ceremonies : architecture reviews, RFC discussions, performance audits, and roadmap planning.- Mentor engineers across levels, from onboarding juniors to elevating seniors to leads.- Handle complex debugging, production fire-fighting, and systemic reliability issues across devices and browsers.- Contribute to internal tooling, documentation, and frontend platformization initiatives.Required Skills & Qualifications : - Deep expertise in React.js (hooks, context, server components), Next.js (App Router, layouts, edge), and TypeScript.- Experience designing large-scale frontend architecture using : - Micro-frontends / Module Federation.- Monorepo setups.- Code sharing strategies across apps.In-depth understanding of : - Frontend performance profiling (INP, TBT, LCP, CLS).- SSR, SSG, ISR and hybrid rendering techniques.- CDN caching strategies and edge-based rendering.- Hands-on with CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Docker, and automated deployments.- Deep knowledge of secure frontend engineering : CSP, OAuth2, JWT, XSS, CSRF, authentication patterns.- Proven experience with test automation in frontend using Testing Libraries.- Experience mentoring engineers, driving team process improvements, and conducting architecture/code reviews.- Proven ability to lead and grow frontend teams, define team structures, and guide engineers at various levels.- Demonstrated experience in mentoring, career development planning, and fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.- Strong focus on engineering excellence : drives code reviews, architecture audits, and technical quality.- Establishes and enforces best practices for performance, accessibility (WCAG), testing, code structure, and documentation.- Stays up to date with the JavaScript ecosystem, proactively evaluating and introducing modern tools, frameworks, and methodologies across projects.- Proficiency in resolving complex production issues, browser incompatibilities, and optimizing large-scale frontend systems.- Ensure accessibility compliance (a11y), semantic HTML and SEO optimization for frontend delivery.- Deep understanding with internal frontend platform building and design patterns.- Work with build tools like Webpack, CRA, Vite, Grunt/Gulp or Babel when necessary.- Experience in building or maintaining design systems using tools like Storybook.Nice To Have (Bonus Skills) : - Node.js, Express.js and real-time applications using Socket.io.- Experience with GraphQL, tRPC, Rest API, socket patterns.- Familiarity with AWS : S3, CloudFront, Lambda, EC2, Load Balancing.- Exposure to modern frameworks : SolidJS, SvelteKit, or Vue 3.- Hands-on with performance tracing, bundle size budgets, and tools like Webpack Bundle Analyzer, React Profiler.- Involvement in open-source contributions, tech talks, or writing technical blogs. (ref:hirist.tech)