The Role
Build and maintain responsive, high-performance web applications using React and Next.js. Integrate REST and GraphQL APIs, translate designs into accessible UIs, optimize performance, participate in code reviews, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and follow Agile processes.
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Job Description:
Job Title: Frontend Engineer (React/Next.js)
Experience: 3 to 5 years (5+ years for senior roles)
Job Summary
We are looking for a skilled and passionate Frontend Engineer with strong React/Next.js experience to join our development team. You will be responsible for building fast, scalable, and user-friendly web applications while working closely with designers, backend engineers, and product managers. This is a great opportunity to work on modern web technologies and contribute to high-impact projects.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Develop, test, and maintain responsive web applications using Next.js, React, and modern JavaScript (ES6+).
- Integrate GraphQL APIs using Apollo Client and Apollo Server.
- Translate Figma or other design files into pixel-perfect, accessible, and high-performance UIs.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (designers and engineers) to define, design, and ship new features.
- Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs.
- Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
- Integrate frontend with APIs and third-party services.
- Conduct code reviews, identify performance bottlenecks, and suggest improvements.
- Stay up to date with the latest frontend trends and best practices.
- Participate in Agile ceremonies such as sprint planning, stand-ups, and retrospectives.
Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
- 3 to 5 years of experience as a frontend developer (5+ for senior roles)
- Strong command of HTML5, CSS3 (including SCSS/Tailwind), JavaScript, and TypeScript.
- Proven experience with React.js and Next.js frameworks.
- Deep understanding of React fundamentals, hooks, context API, and component lifecycle.
- Experience with state management libraries (e.g., Redux, Zustand).
- Solid understanding of server-side rendering (SSR) and static site generation (SSG) in Next.js.
- Familiarity with Next.js routing, middleware, and performance optimization.
- Experience with API integration (REST and GraphQL).
- Familiarity with state management libraries like Redux, Zustand, or Context API.
- Understanding of responsive design and cross-browser compatibility.
- Proficient with Git, CI/CD workflows, and code versioning tools.
- Experience with frontend testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, React Testing Library) is a plus.
- Knowledge of SEO best practices in a Next.js environment is desirable.
- Good communication skills and the ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
Nice to Have
- Experience with headless CMSs (e.g., Contentful, Strapi, Sanity).
- Familiar with Commerce as a domain
- Familiarity with analytics tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Segment).
- Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
- Experience with TypeScript.
- Familiarity with testing frameworks (Jest, React Testing Library).
- Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and deployment strategies.
- Exposure to performance monitoring tools (e.g., Lighthouse, Web Vitals).
- Understanding of accessibility standards (WCAG) and SEO best practices.
- Experience with headless CMS platforms (e.g., Contentful, Strapi)
Location:
DGS India - Pune - Indiqube OrchidBrand:
MerkleTime Type:
Full timeContract Type:
PermanentSkills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 3 to 5 years of experience as a frontend developer.
- Strong command of HTML5, CSS3 (including SCSS/Tailwind), JavaScript (ES6+), and TypeScript.
- Proven experience with React.js and Next.js frameworks.
- Experience integrating GraphQL APIs using Apollo Client and Apollo Server.
- Solid understanding of server-side rendering (SSR) and static site generation (SSG) in Next.js, including routing and middleware.
- Experience with state management libraries (Redux, Zustand, Context API).
- Experience with API integration (REST and GraphQL).
- Proficient with Git and CI/CD workflows.
- Understanding of responsive design and cross-browser compatibility.
- Good communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
- Experience with frontend testing frameworks (Jest, React Testing Library).
- Knowledge of SEO best practices in a Next.js environment.
- Experience with headless CMSs (Contentful, Strapi, Sanity) and analytics tools (Google Analytics, Segment).
- Familiarity with performance monitoring tools (Lighthouse, Web Vitals) and accessibility standards (WCAG).
- Familiarity with commerce domain.
dentsu Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about dentsu and has not been reviewed or approved by dentsu.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave at full pay and caregiver supports (including backup care) are emphasized as standout elements. Feedback suggests family-oriented benefits are a strong part of the package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Flexible or unlimited PTO, extensive paid holidays, and a year-end office closure are established components. Feedback suggests time-off policies are generous and add meaningful flexibility.
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Retirement Support — A large, established 401(k) plan with employer matching is clearly documented. Feedback suggests retirement benefits feel competitive and straightforward.
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