Tech lead - Frontend

Mandatory Skills:

JavaScript, Typescript, SEO, Next.js, Lit.js

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• 8–10 years of frontend development experience with strong proficiency in TypeScript and JavaScript.
• Extensive hands-on experience in Lit.js (Web Components) and Next.js (SSR/SSG).
• Proven leadership in architecting frontend solutions and guiding teams through scalable development.
• Deep understanding of Technical SEO, including schema markup, crawlability, and frontend optimizations for search.
• Expertise in Core Web Vitals, Lighthouse, and performance optimization tools.
• Strong knowledge of responsive design, accessibility standards (WCAG), and cross-browser compatibility.
• Experience integrating frontend with Strapi CMS and RESTful or GraphQL APIs.
• Strong familiarity with Git, Agile methodologies, and CI/CD workflows.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience working across disciplines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Architect and lead frontend development using Lit.js, Next.js, and TypeScript, ensuring scalable, modular, and maintainable code.
• Own and evolve the frontend technical stack, enabling performance, SEO, accessibility, and developer efficiency.
• Guide the team in building highly-performant web interfaces with a focus on Core Web Vitals, Lighthouse, and DevTools insights.
• Champion Technical SEO implementation, including structured data, metadata optimization, and SSR/SSG strategies.
• Lead code reviews, pair programming sessions, and enforce code quality standards through tools like SonarQube.
• Mentor and manage 3–5 frontend engineers, fostering technical growth and ensuring delivery quality.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with design, product, backend, SEO, and QA teams to ship robust and accessible user experiences.
• Drive and enforce best practices in unit testing, CI/CD pipelines, and agile workflows.
• Troubleshoot complex UI issues and proactively improve front-end architecture and processes.

Responsibilities:

• Strong proficiency in JavaScript, including DOM manipulation and the JavaScript object model.
• Thorough understanding of React.js and its core principles.
• Experience with React.js workflows (such as Flux or Redux).
• Knowledge with RESTful APIs
• Knowledge of modern authorization mechanisms, such as JSON Web Token
• Experience with data structure libraries
• Experience with modern front-end build pipelines and tools
• Experience with common front-end development tools and Best practices.
• Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements
• Ability to benchmarking and optimization application.

At Thrillophilia, we have set sail on a mission to redefine the way people explore the world, one byte at a time. We are driven by a shared passion for excellence and a relentless pursuit of innovation. We have established ourselves as industry leaders in delivering cutting-edge solutions that have transformed the way the travel industry operates. Our commitment to pushing boundaries and creating groundbreaking technology sets us apart from the rest.

We are seeking a highly skilled and passionate Senior Software Developer with expertise in Frontend Frameworks like React.js or Next.js to join our dynamic and innovative tech team. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will play a crucial role in designing, developing, and implementing high-quality software solutions that drive the success of our travel platform. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including product development, UI/UX design, and quality assurance, to ensure seamless integration of features and deliver exceptional user experiences. 

We are looking for individuals who are not only technically proficient but also deeply passionate about building scalable products that make a meaningful impact.

Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey where we're building the most incredible travel platform in the world?

Why Choose Thrillophilia?

A Culture of Excellence: We have cultivated a culture that nurtures creativity, celebrates diversity, and fosters collaboration. Our team is comprised of brilliant minds who thrive on challenges, embrace change, and consistently deliver exceptional results.

Impactful Projects: As a Senior Software Engineer, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting and impactful projects that shape the future of our industry. Your expertise and contributions will directly influence the success of our groundbreaking solutions and drive our mission forward.

Growth and Development: We believe in investing in our team members' growth and development. Through continuous learning and our mentorship, we empower you to expand your skill set, broaden your horizons, and reach new heights of professional excellence.

Cutting-Edge Technology: At Thrillophilia, we pride ourselves on staying at the forefront of technological advancements. As a member of our team, you will have access to state-of-the-art tools, cutting-edge frameworks, and a supportive environment that encourages exploration and experimentation.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain robust, scalable, and efficient web applications using React.js / Next.js.
• Collaborate with product managers, UI/UX designers, and fellow developers to understand requirements, translate them into technical solutions, and deliver high-quality software products.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following industry best practices and coding standards.
• Conduct thorough code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and mentor junior developers to enhance team productivity and code quality.
• Optimize application performance and ensure efficient resource utilization by conducting performance testing, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends, tools, and technologies related to JS and JS frameworks like React.js / Next.js, and share knowledge with the team.
• Collaborate with the DevOps team to deploy and maintain applications in cloud-based environments.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes, tools, and methodologies.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• At least 4+ years of relevant experience as a front-end developer
• Strong expertise in React.js / Next.js with a solid understanding of their core principles and ecosystem.
• Proficient in front-end development technologies such as HTML5/CSS, JavaScript and Typescript.
• Deep understanding of the DOM, Browser Events, JavaScript APIs, Canvas rendering etc.
• Proficiency in creating mobile websites and putting responsive design strategies into practice
• Extensive knowledge of contemporary web development tools such as Babel, PostCSS, and Webpack
• Regard for optimizations that focus on delivering content to the user as quickly as possible.
• Familiarity with version control systems, such as Git.
• In-depth SEO optimization knowledge is seen as a plus.
• Ability to write efficient, maintainable, and testable code, with a strong emphasis on software quality and best practices.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to tackle complex technical challenges and provide innovative solutions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented, with a passion for continuous learning and staying updated with emerging technologies.

If you are passionate about building revolutionary travel products, thrive in a collaborative and innovative environment, and are ready to take on exciting challenges, we would love to hear from you. 

Apply now and embark on a transformative journey to redefine the future of travel!

Qualification profile

• Successfully completed studies or training in computer science, focus on software development desirable or comparable qualification
• In-depth knowledge of web technologies: JAVA, HTML5, CSS, Java/TypeScript, and Vue.js, as well as web services/SOA Hibernate and SQL
• In-depth knowledge of React and/or Angular is also an advantage
• Experience with responsive web design and web content management systems
• Fluent in English
• Knowledge of cloud-native development and operation, e.g. B. Docker and Kubernetes advantageous

What we offer you

• Varied, demanding, and interesting field of activity
• Flexible working hours to reconcile work and private life
• Collegial and highly professional team in a modern, international working environment
• Career opportunities here in India or worldwide

We, Itu Chaudhuri Design Pvt Ltd, are one of India's leading graphic design studio. Our work covers branding, communication, packaging and digital, for editorial, social, consumer and product businesses. We also design and develop award-winning websites, which include news websites (The Hindu), e-commerce websites (Sleepwell), interactive and experimental applications (Re:Reader), ERP software, and more (https://icdindia.com/projects/category/digital)

We are hiring talented Web Developers to join our team. The CTC will depend on how the candidate performs in the interview process.

Responsibilities for Front End Developer

• translate UI/UX design wireframes to actual pixel-perfect code
• develop a responsive website using HTML and CSS
• develop complex animations using CSS and javascript that is responsive, fast, bug-free, and cross-browser/device compatible 
• write reusable code and libraries, enhance applications for maximum speed and scalability, validate input before submitting to the back end and follow other industrywide best practices to maintain the best quality of the code and websites
• the developed code should be secure, scalable, responsive, and fast and should incorporate all the latest features
• experiment with the latest technologies and create new work processes in the organization

Qualifications for Front-End Developer

• good communication skills and proficiency in English is a must
• 3 - 6 years of full-time work experience in a similar role
• expert knowledge of HTML/CSS, React.JS, and Javascript is a required
• working knowledge of WordPress, Shopify, Liquid.JS, Next.JS, GraphQL and other libraries is a plus
• good understanding of SEO
• proficient in code visioning tools like GitHub
• ability to work independently with minimal supervision while achieving benchmarks
• advanced problem-solving skills and the ability to optimize code for the best possible outcome
• understanding of web security issues and best practices
• familiarity with network diagnostics tools
• team management skills