Job Description: Job Description: Frontend Engineer Tech Stack: Next.js | React | TypeScript | Redux Toolkit | Tailwind CSS Role Overview We are looking for a Frontend Engineer with strong experience in React, Next.js, and TypeScript to build scalable, high-performance, and maintainable web applications. The ideal candidate should have a solid understanding of frontend architecture, state management, API integration, and performance optimization, with the ability to collaborate effectively with backend engineers and other stakeholders. Key Responsibilities • Develop scalable, responsive, and maintainable web applications using Next.js, React, and TypeScript. • Build reusable UI components and follow established frontend architecture and coding standards. • Manage application state using Redux Toolkit, including slices, reducers, selectors, and asynchronous thunks. • Integrate REST APIs, work with API contracts, and handle asynchronous operations, errors, loading states, and data synchronization. • Build responsive interfaces using Tailwind CSS and modern frontend development practices. • Optimize application performance, rendering, bundle size, and data-fetching workflows. • Implement form validation, routing, authentication flows, and permission-aware UI. • Write testable, high-quality code and participate in code reviews, debugging, and technical discussions. • Collaborate with backend engineers to define API requirements, troubleshoot integration issues, and deliver features end to end. Required Skills Core Technologies • Strong proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+), React, Next.js, and TypeScript. • Solid understanding of React hooks, component composition, reusable patterns, and modern Next.js architecture. • Strong knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, responsive design, and Tailwind CSS. State Management and API Integration • Hands-on experience with Redux Toolkit, including slices, selectors, and createAsyncThunk. • Experience integrating REST APIs and working with API contracts, request/response schemas, and TypeScript types. • Understanding of HTTP methods, status codes, authentication, pagination, filtering, and error handling. • Ability to manage asynchronous workflows, loading states, failed requests, and data consistency. Performance and Advanced Frontend Concepts • Understanding of React rendering, re-renders, memoization, and component optimization. • Experience with code splitting, lazy loading, caching, and bundle optimization. • Understanding of Next.js rendering strategies, including SSR, SSG, Server Components, Client Components, and data-fetching patterns. • Familiarity with browser developer tools, performance profiling, and Core Web Vitals. Engineering Practices • Proficiency with Git, branching, pull requests, and collaborative development workflows. • Familiarity with frontend testing using tools such as Jest/Vitest and React Testing Library. • Understanding of code quality, debugging, accessibility, and frontend security fundamentals. Preferred Qualifications • Experience with AI-assisted and agentic development workflows using tools such as Claude Code, including multi-file changes, codebase exploration, debugging, refactoring, and test generation. • Ability to effectively guide AI coding agents through well-defined tasks, review generated code, validate results, and maintain code quality, security, and architectural consistency. • Familiarity with backend technologies such as Node.js, NestJS, or Express. • Understanding of REST API design, DTOs, validation, authentication, and authorization. • Experience with Zod or similar schema-validation libraries, and OpenAPI/Swagger. • Familiarity with RTK Query or TanStack Query for server-state management. • Experience building enterprise applications, SaaS platforms, dashboards, or data-intensive interfaces. • Familiarity with role-based access control (RBAC), multi-tenant applications, monorepos, and CI/CD workflows. • Exposure to Docker and cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure or AWS. Ideal Candidate • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills. • Writes clean, reusable, maintainable, and well-typed code. • Understands the reasoning behind architectural and performance decisions. • Takes ownership of features from development through testing and delivery. • Communicates effectively and collaborates well with cross-functional teams. Experience: Mid-level to Senior, depending on technical depth and demonstrated ownership. Core Stack: Next.js, React, TypeScript, Redux Toolkit, Tailwind CSS, REST APIs, Git. Location: DGS India - Bengaluru - Manyata N1 Block Brand: Merkle Time Type: Full time Contract Type: Permanent