Job openings for Front End Engineer in Chennai

We are hiring a Lead Frontend Engineer to own frontend architecture, performance strategy, real-time communication systems, and scalable UI architecture across complex web platforms. This role requires deep technical leadership, hands-on expertise in Next.js and modern React, and the ability to design systems that scale sustainably over time. The ideal candidate understands architectural trade-offs in rendering models, styling strategies, and state management, and can drive frontend excellence across teams.
Key Responsibilities:
Define frontend architecture, module boundaries, and component strategies for complex applications
Drive decisions on rendering models (SSR, SSG, ISR, CSR), styling architecture, and state management
Build and maintain reusable component libraries and scalable design systems
Architect state separation (server, client, UI) using Redux, Zustand, React Query, or similar
Implement real-time features (WebSockets/SSE) and ensure seamless backend integration
Optimize performance (code splitting, bundle optimization, Core Web Vitals)
Enforce frontend security best practices (XSS, CSRF, secure auth flows)
Work with modern tooling (Webpack/Vite, Jest, RTL, Cypress/Playwright) and CI/CD pipelines
Collaborate with DevOps on CDN, caching, monitoring, and error tracking
Provide technical leadership, mentor engineers, and drive frontend best practices
Required Skills & Qualifications:
10+ years of frontend or web engineering experience.
Minimum 3+ years of production-level experience with Next.js.
Expert knowledge of React, TypeScript, and modern browser fundamentals.
Deep expertise in frontend architecture, scalable UI systems, and design systems.
Strong experience with advanced state management patterns and real-time frontend systems.
Proven track record of leading frontend architecture at scale in production environments.
Experience with performance tooling such as Lighthouse, Web Vitals, and browser profilers.
Strong understanding of frontend security principles and secure coding practices.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field preferred.