Job Description

We are looking for a skilled and passionate Frontend Engineer with strong Next.js experience to join our development team. You will be responsible for building fast, scalable, and user-friendly web applications while working closely with designers, backend engineers, and product managers. This is a great opportunity to work on modern web technologies and contribute to high-impact projects.
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Roles & Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain responsive web applications using Next.js, React, and modern JavaScript (ES6+).
• Translate Figma or other design files into pixel-perfect, accessible, and high-performance UIs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features.
• Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Integrate frontend with APIs and third-party services.
• Conduct code reviews, identify performance bottlenecks, and suggest improvements.
• Stay up to date with the latest frontend trends and best practices.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 3 to 5 years of experience as a frontend developer.
• Strong command of HTML5, CSS3 (including SCSS/Tailwind), JavaScript, and TypeScript.
• Proven experience with React.js and Next.js frameworks.
• Solid understanding of server-side rendering (SSR) and static site generation (SSG) in Next.js.
• Experience with API integration (REST and GraphQL).
• Familiarity with state management libraries like Redux, Zustand, or Context API.
• Understanding of responsive design and cross-browser compatibility.
• Proficient with Git, CI/CD workflows, and code versioning tools.
• Experience with frontend testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, React Testing Library) is a plus.
• Knowledge of SEO best practices in a Next.js environment is desirable.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work in a collaborative team environment.

Nice to Have

• Experience with headless CMSs (e.g., Contentful, Strapi, Sanity).
• Familiarity with analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Segment).
• Exposure to backend development or DevOps is a plus.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.

Location: Pune
Brand: Merkle
Time Type: Full time
Contract Type: Permanent