NextJS Lead

Position: Technical Lead – (L1)

Location: Bangalore

Role Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced L1 Lead / Technical Lead proficient in development. This pivotal role involves leading a team of developers, ensuring the delivery of robust, scalable, and high-performance web applications. Responsibilities include providing technical leadership, conducting code reviews, mentoring junior developers, and shaping architectural decisions. This position demands a combination of hands-on coding expertise, leadership qualities, and a deep understanding of modern web development practices.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Leadership & Guidance:

• Lead and mentor a development team, offering technical guidance and support.
• Conduct regular code reviews to maintain code quality, ensure maintainability, and enforce best practices.
• Contribute to architectural discussions and design decisions for applications.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the team.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in applications.

Development & Implementation:

• Design, develop, and deploy high-performance, scalable web applications using , React, and related technologies.
• Implement rendering strategies such as SSR, SSG, and ISR based on project needs.
• Develop and integrate RESTful APIs or GraphQL endpoints.
• Ensure cross-browser compatibility, responsiveness, and accessibility of applications.
• Write clean, efficient, well-documented, and testable code.

Project Management & Collaboration:

• Collaborate with product managers, UI/UX designers, and backend teams to translate requirements into technical solutions.
• Engage in agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban) including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Contribute to defining project scope, estimating effort, and meeting deadlines.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks throughout the development lifecycle.

Performance Optimization & Best Practices:

• Implement optimization techniques such as code splitting, lazy loading, image optimization, and efficient data fetching.
• Ensure applications are SEO-friendly and meet performance benchmarks (e.g., Core Web Vitals).
• Stay updated on latest trends, technologies, and best practices in and frontend development.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of web development experience, with at least 3+ years specializing in
• Demonstrated experience in a technical leadership or lead developer role.

Technical Skills:

• Expert proficiency in framework (routing, API routes, data fetching, caching, dynamic routing, ISR, image optimization).
• Strong expertise in (Components, Hooks, Context API, Redux or other state management libraries).
• Solid command of JavaScript (ES6+) and TypeScript.
• Proficiency in HTML5 and CSS3 (responsive design, CSS-in-JS, preprocessors like Sass/Less).
• Experience with RESTful APIs or GraphQL integration.
• Strong understanding of version control systems (Git).
• Familiarity with testing frameworks (Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress).
• Knowledge of deployment strategies for apps (Vercel, AWS, Netlify).

Soft Skills:

• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and eager to adopt new technologies.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).