Lead React Developer

Senior ReactJS Lead/Developer

Experience : 5+ yrs minimum

Notice period : Immediate joiner

Location : Trivandrum Kerala ( Onsite )

Candidates only from Kerala and southern Tamil nadu only

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior React Lead who also possesses strong Project Management capabilities. The ideal candidate will be a technical expert in React and modern front-end development, capable of leading projects from conception to deployment while ensuring high standards of code quality and team efficiency.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and deployment of complex web applications using React.js and Next.js.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of front-end developers, fostering a culture of best practices and continuous improvement.
• Drive project planning, execution, and delivery, ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope, and to the required quality standards.
• Collaborate closely with product owners, designers, and back-end developers to define requirements, plan features, and integrate solutions seamlessly.
• Conduct code reviews, establish coding standards, and ensure the adoption of modular and reusable component architectures.
• Design and implement efficient data fetching strategies using GraphQL and React Query.
• Implement real-time communication features using WebSockets or similar technologies.
• Identify and mitigate technical risks and challenges throughout the project lifecycle.
• Stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in the React and broader front-end ecosystem, advocating for their adoption when beneficial.

Required Technical Skills:

• Deep Expertise in React.js: Extensive experience building complex, scalable, and high-performance web applications.
• Next.js Mastery: Strong proficiency with Next.js for server-side rendering (SSR), static site generation (SSG), and API routes.
• State Management: Proficient with state management libraries such as Redux (Redux Toolkit is a plus) and/or Zustand.
• JavaScript Essentials: Master of core JavaScript concepts, including ES6+ features (e.g., async/await, Promises, destructuring, modules).
• Front-End Development Mastery: Comprehensive understanding of HTML5, CSS3, and modern web development practices.
• Component Architecture: Proven experience in designing and implementing reusable UI components and modular front-end architectures.
• Styling Frameworks: Strong proficiency with CSS frameworks, particularly Tailwind CSS.
• API Integration:
• GraphQL: Strong experience with GraphQL for efficient data fetching, including writing queries, mutations, and understanding schemas. Experience with GraphQL clients (e.g., Apollo Client, or using graphql-request with React Query) is essential.
• Real-time Communication (Sockets): Hands-on experience implementing real-time features using WebSockets (e.g., Socket.IO, ws, or a React-specific hook like react-use-websocket).
• Data Fetching & Caching: Expert-level proficiency with React Query (TanStack Query) for managing server state, caching, data synchronization, and optimistic UI updates.
• Build Tools: Familiarity with modern front-end build pipelines and tools (e.g., Webpack, Vite).
• Version Control: Expert in Git and collaborative development workflows.

Required Project Management & Leadership Skills:

• Project Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead development projects, including planning, task delegation, tracking progress, and reporting.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.
• Mentorship: Experience mentoring junior and mid-level developers.
• Agile Methodologies: Familiarity with Agile development methodologies (Scrum, Kanban).

Nice-to-Have Skills:

• Experience with testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress).
• Knowledge of TypeScript (highly preferred).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Familiarity with GraphQL Subscriptions for real-time updates.