**Job Description:** **Job Title:** **Lead Frontend Developer (React.js / Next.js)** Experience Required: 5-8 Years Location: [Hybrid / Onsite] Type: Full-Time **Role Summary:** We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Frontend Developer with a strong command over React.js and at least 3-4 years of hands-on experience with Next.js. The ideal candidate should have a deep understanding of JavaScript, DOM manipulation, Redux, Webpack, and REST APIs using both fetch and axios. Experience in HTML/CSS, DevOps practices, and frontend performance optimization is a must. He should be able to work independently with minimal technical guidance.. **Key Responsibilities:** + Design, develop, and maintain scalable and performant web applications using React.js and Next.js + Build and manage reusable components CDD and front-end libraries + Handle server-side rendering (SSR), static site generation (SSG), and API routes using Next.js + Integrate REST APIs using fetch and axios + Manage application state using Redux (Redux Toolkit preferred) + Handle DOM manipulation when necessary for dynamic UI behaviors + Configure and optimize build systems using Webpack + Ensure responsive design and cross-browser compatibility with HTML/CSS + Collaborate with backend teams to define and integrate APIs + Work closely with DevOps teams or handle basic DevOps tasks like: + CI/CD pipeline configurations + Deployment automation + Monitoring and debugging production issues + Conduct code reviews, mentor junior developers, and enforce best practices + Stay up-to-date with latest trends and tools in frontend and DevOps ecosystems + Excellent understanding of Node.js development and debugging tools **Required Skills & Experience:** + 5–10 years of frontend development experience + Minimum 3-4 years of hands-on experience with Next.js + Strong proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+) + Deep understanding of React.js fundamentals, hooks, lifecycle methods + Experience with DOM manipulation and browser APIs + Proficiency in Redux, Webpack, and Babel + Skilled in writing semantic, responsive HTML5 and CSS3/SCSS + Experience integrating REST APIs using fetch and axios + Basic understanding or experience with DevOps tools and practices + Familiarity with Git, CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and Cloud platforms (AWS/GCP/Azure) is a plus **Nice to Have:** + TypeScript experience + Testing libraries (Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress) + Familiarity with GraphQL + Experience with micro-frontends or module federation + Experience with Vercel or Next.js deployment strategies **Soft Skills:** + Strong problem-solving and debugging skills + Excellent communication and teamwork abilities + Self-driven with a strong sense of ownership + Comfortable in agile and fast-paced environments **Location:** This position can be based in any of the following locations: Gurgaon **Current Guardian Colleagues: Please apply through the internal Jobs Hub in Workday** Every day, Guardian helps our 29 million customers realize their dreams through a range of insurance and financial products and services. Our Purpose, to inspire well-being, guides our dedication to the colleagues, consumers, and communities we serve. We know that people count, and we go above and beyond to prepare them for the life they want to live, focusing on their overall well-being — mind, body, and wallet. As one of the largest mutual insurance companies, we put our customers first. Behind every bright future is a GuardianTM. Learn more about Guardian at guardianlife.com .