Senior Frontend Developer

About the Company We are an AI and Data Consulting Startup transforming how businesses leverage technology through four core service lines:• Consulting Services: AI Strategy, Automation, and Digital Transformation for enterprises.• SaaS Platform Development: Building a business application suite similar to Odoo and Zoho that is AI-native and user friendly.• Data Lakehouse Solutions: Unified data pipelines for aggregation, cleaning, governance, and advanced analytics.• Government Contracting: Developing secure, compliant AI solutions for the public sector.Our tech stack includes Python, TypeScript, React, Next.js, Go, Rust, Azure, Kubernetes, Spark, MLflow, Postgres, graph databases, and vector stores.We are a small, fast-moving team delivering enterprise-grade solutions with startup agility.Role OverviewWe are seeking a Senior Frontend Engineer to design and deliver high-quality, performantuser interfaces for our SaaS products and client engagements. You will set frontendstandards, mentor junior developers, and ship production-grade experiences that directlyimpact adoption and revenue.Roles and ResponsibilitiesModern React/Next.js Development• Build applications using React 18+ and Next.js 14+ (App Router, Server Components, Server Actions)• Implement real-time features, infinite scrolling, virtualized lists, and optimistic updates• Create responsive, mobile-first interfaces with strong UX Component Architecture & Design Systems• Build and maintain a reusable component library with Tailwind CSS• Implement design tokens, theming, and accessibility (WCAG 2.1 AA)• Document components and patterns with Storybook (or similar)API Integration & Data Management• Integrate REST, GraphQL, and WebSocket APIs• Use React Query/SWR/Next.js data fetching with robust loading/error handling• Apply caching, prefetching, and request deduplication Performance Optimization• Optimize Core Web Vitals, code splitting, lazy loading, and bundle size• Use Next.js image/font optimization and effective caching strategies• Profile and fix rendering bottlenecks-Real-Time & Collaboration• Build collaborative interfaces with presence indicators and live updates• Handle reconnection, offline states, and efficient message handling Developer Experience & Quality• Establish linting, formatting, and testing (unit/integration/E2E)• Contribute to CI/CD for automated testing and deployments• Conduct thorough code reviews and mentor junior engineersSkills and QualificationsMust-Have Skills• Deep React fundamentals (hooks, context, rendering, performance)• Next.js 14+ (SSR/ISR/CSR trade-offs, App Router, Server Components)• Tailwind CSS and TypeScript• API integration (REST/GraphQL/WebSockets) and error handling• Accessibility practices and semantic HTML/ARIA• Performance profiling with DevTools, Lighthouse, React DevToolsNice-to-Have Skills• State management with Redux, Zustand, or Jotai• Storybook and design system experience• Data visualization (D3.js, Recharts) and animations (Framer Motion)• Testing with React Testing Library, Jest, Playwright/Cypress• Build tools (Webpack, Vite, Turbopack) and familiarity with FigmaEducation• UG: B.Tech / B.E. – Computer Science / Information Technology• PG: M.Tech / M.E. / Any Postgraduate (preferred)Compensation• Employment Type: Initially Contractual → Conversion to Permanent with benefits• Flexible remote work and opportunities to lead as the team expandsWhy Join Us• Impact: You will have significant influence on the frontend architecture for our productsand shape user experiences that drive adoption.• Growth: Opportunities to lead team(s) as our organization expands.• Learning: Work with the latest in AI, code, and design technologies.• Culture: Flat hierarchy, collaborative, and outcome-driven team.