About The Role
We are looking for a highly skilled and experienced Frontend JavaScript Developer for position of Principal Software Engineer who can lead the development and design of high-performance frontend architectures. In this role, you will take ownership of frontend systems, establish scalable components and design patterns, and collaborate across teams to ensure cohesive, secure, and performant product delivery.
The ideal candidate is someone who can architect complex frontend systems, has a deep understanding of browser rendering, code bundling, optimization strategies, and modern state management, and can also guide junior developers to grow in both technical and collaborative aspects.
Candidates with exposure to backend fundamentals using Node.js, Express.js, and WebSocket-based real-time communication are highly preferred for seamless cross-functional collaboration.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the architectural design and implementation of scalable, reusable frontend applications
using React.js and Next.js
- Define and implement frontend architecture flows, maintainable design systems, and component
libraries
- Establish and enforce coding standards, performance budgets, and testing strategies
- Optimize applications for high performance and scalability, focusing on Core Web Vitals, bundle
size reduction, and runtime performance
- Integrate secure practices: CSP, secure token flows, input validation, XSS/CSRF protections
- Guide the use of state management libraries (Redux Toolkit, Zustand, React Query) based on
use case suitability
- Collaborate with DevOps and backend teams on API integrations, WebSocket implementation
(e.g., Socket.io), deployment, and system health
- Drive CI/CD processes using tools like GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Docker, and
Vite/Webpack/Grunt/Gulp
- Participate in code reviews and mentor junior developers to build both technical and product
understanding
- Conduct root-cause analysis and production-level debugging for critical issues across
environments
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including QA, backend, DevOps, product, and design
Required Skills And Qualifications
Strong command of: React.js, Next.js, JavaScript (ES6+) and TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, Tailwind CSS, Styled Components, or Bootstrap
Proven Experience In
- Designing modular component-based architecture
- SSR, ISR, SSG patterns in Next.js
- Modern state management (Redux Toolkit, Zustand, React Query)
- RESTful API consumption and error handling
- Application security best practices (OAuth2, JWT, XSS/CSRF protection)
- Performance optimization (code splitting, dynamic imports, lazy loading, etc.)
Dev tooling: Chrome DevTools, Lighthouse, Web Vitals, source map analysis
Hands-on Exposure To
- CI/CD (GitHub Actions, Jenkins)
- Webpack/Vite bundling
- Git branching, GitHub PRs, version control standards
Testing frameworks: Jest/Cypress.
- Strong foundation in debugging production issues, analyzing frontend logs, and performance bottlenecks
- Experience in building or maintaining design systems using tools like Storybook
- Ability to translate product vision into long-term frontend architecture plans
- Experience working in Agile teams and leading sprint activities
- Ensure accessibility compliance (a11y), semantic HTML and SEO optimization for frontend delivery
- Familiarity with AWS tools such as S3, CloudFront, Lambda, Load Balancing and EC2
- Knowledge of GraphQL, Design patterns, and caching layers
Good to Have
- Working knowledge of backend tools and APIs using Node.js and Express.js
- Exposure to Vue.js, SvelteKit or other modern JS frameworks
- Understanding of micro frontends and federated module architecture
- Familiarity with infrastructure as code (Terraform, Pulumi - optional)
- Awareness of observability and monitoring tools like Sentry, LogRocket or Datadog
- Working knowledge of Docker-based local environments
- Contributions to documentation, technical blogs or internal tooling
- Experience with feature flags, A/B testing tools, or experiment-driven development
About Auriga IT: Our Culture & Mission
Founded in 2010 by IIT Roorkee alumni , Auriga IT is a family of friends that has grown into a tribe of 220+ dreamers, innovators, and fun-lovers. We started with a desire to keep working with friends and enjoying an extended college lifea spirit of fun, freedom, and collaboration that remains our driving force.
This people-first philosophy empowers our teams to work autonomously and have real ownership over their impact. We are building world-class digital solutions for global giants like Meta, Amazon, and Zomato, and our culture is built on The Hunger of Excellence as the drive and The Spirit of Fun and Freedom as the strength.
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