Build and maintain responsive React.js web applications using modern frontend tools. Create reusable components, integrate REST/GraphQL APIs, optimize performance and cross-browser compatibility, collaborate with designers and backend teams, troubleshoot and upgrade existing code, and follow frontend best practices.
Role: Frontend Developer - With deep expertise in React.js
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About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Frontend Developer with deep expertise in React.js to build and optimize dynamic, scalable, and user-friendly web applications. This role requires strong proficiency in modern JavaScript frameworks, UI/UX principles, and performance-driven development.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain responsive web applications using React.js and related libraries.
- Implement reusable components and front-end libraries for future use.
- Collaborate with designers, backend developers, and product managers to deliver seamless user experiences.
- Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and cross-browser compatibility.
- Integrate RESTful APIs and GraphQL endpoints into frontend workflows.
- Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing applications.
- Stay updated with emerging frontend technologies and best practices.
Required Skills & Experience
- 5+ years of professional frontend development experience.
- Strong expertise in React.js, Redux, Hooks, Context API.
- Proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, CSS3, TypeScript.
- Experience with Webpack, Babel, npm/yarn build tools.
- Solid understanding of UI/UX design principles and responsive design.
- Familiarity with REST APIs, GraphQL, and JSON.
- Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Next.js or other SSR frameworks.
- Knowledge of Testing frameworks (Jest, Enzyme, Cypress).
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
- Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure).
- Understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies.
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