Senior Front End Engineer - Remote

Job Summary We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Front-End Engineer with a minimum of 10 years of professional experience in modern web application development. The ideal candidate must have deep expertise in JavaScript, React, and modern front-end architectures, along with strong hands-on experience in Node.js and advanced Server-Side Rendering (SSR) implementations. This role requires a strong architectural mindset and the ability to work with different template engines and rendering frameworks, as some clients require working on various server-side template engines such as Pug, EJS, Handlebars, and other rendering solutions. The candidate must be comfortable adapting to multiple frameworks and enterprise environments. Key Responsibilities • Lead the design and development of scalable, enterprise-grade web applications using JavaScript (ES6+) and React. • Architect and implement advanced Server-Side Rendering (SSR) solutions using frameworks such as Next.js or custom Node.js rendering pipelines. • Work with and adapt to various template engines (e.g., Pug, EJS, Handlebars, JSX-based rendering) depending on client requirements. • Design reusable, maintainable, and high-performance UI component libraries. • Develop and maintain backend services using Node.js when required. • Optimize rendering performance across client-side and server-side environments. • Ensure SEO optimization and performance best practices in SSR-based applications. • Collaborate with architects, backend teams, UI/UX designers, and stakeholders to define technical solutions. • Conduct code reviews, enforce coding standards, and mentor junior developers. • Participate in architectural decisions and technical roadmap planning. Required Qualifications • Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field. • Minimum 10 years of experience in front-end development. • Expert-level proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+). • Advanced experience with React.js and modern React ecosystem (Hooks, Context API, advanced state management). • Strong hands-on experience with Node.js in full-stack or SSR environments. • Deep understanding of Server-Side Rendering (SSR), hydration, caching strategies, and rendering lifecycle. • Proven experience working with multiple template engines and server-side rendering frameworks. • Strong understanding of REST APIs and integration with backend services. • Experience in performance optimization for large-scale web applications. Preferred Qualifications • Extensive experience with Next.js or similar SSR frameworks. • Experience with TypeScript in large-scale applications. • Knowledge of modern build tools (Webpack, Vite, Babel) and performance tuning. • Experience in CI/CD pipelines and DevOps collaboration. • Strong understanding of SEO strategies in SSR applications. • Experience in enterprise or multi-client delivery environments. • Experience mentoring teams and leading technical initiatives. Key Skills • Strong architectural and problem-solving skills. • Ability to work across different frameworks and template engines based on client needs. • Clean, scalable, and maintainable coding practices. • Strong communication and leadership skills. • Ability to handle complex enterprise environments and deadlines. Originally posted on Himalayas