Lead Frontend Developer

Company Description

Launched in 2007 by Aloke Bajpai & Rajnish Kumar, ixigo is a technology company focused on empowering Indian travelers to plan, book and manage their trips across rail, air, buses and hotels. ixigo assists travelers in making smarter travel decisions by leveraging artificial intelligence, machine learning and data science-led innovations on ixigo’s OTA platforms, including websites and mobile applications.

ConfirmTkt and AbhiBus became a part of ixigo in 2021. ixigo is headquartered in Gurugram with offices in Bangalore (ConfirmTkt) and Hyderabad (AbhiBus). Abhibus Services (India) Private Limited is a pioneer in providing end-to-end software and other value added solutions for bus transport Industry by leveraging the latest Technology of today.It aims to be the most preferred Information Technology partner for the State Transport Corporations and private Bus Fleet Operators . It is the only company in India that specializes in providing Online Reservation System Solutions for the Indian Bus Transport Industry. It has been in the fore-front of providing end-to-end software solutions and services to the bus industry in our country.

We are looking for an experienced Lead Frontend Developer with a strong focus on React.js and modern JavaScript frameworks to lead the development of our cutting-edge application. You will be responsible for architecting, building, and scaling applications using React, TypeScript, Redux, Next.js, Vite, and other technologies. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, provide technical leadership, and guide the team in best practices for application architecture and development

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a frontend development team to deliver high-quality web applications.
• Architect and develop complex, responsive, and highly performant applications using React, Next.js, TypeScript, Redux, and RTK.
• Oversee the integration of Redux-Persist for efficient state management in Next.js and React apps.
• Ensure code quality through code reviews, testing, and implementation of best practices.
• Manage the build process using Vite for optimized performance, code splitting, and faster development cycles.
• Maintain and expand our custom UI library, ensuring its flexibility, scalability, and reusability across various applications.
• Collaborate closely with backend teams working with Node.js, APIs, and third-party integrations.
• Own the end-to-end deployment process using Rollup for library packaging and distribution in both browser and Node.js environments.
• Drive continuous improvement in our development pipeline, including optimizing builds and CI/CD processes.
• Mentor junior developers, providing guidance on technology choices, design patterns, and career development.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of hands-on experience in frontend development, with at least 2+ years in a lead role.
• Expertise in React.js, TypeScript, Next.js, Redux, and Redux Toolkit (RTK).
• Deep understanding of state management solutions such as Redux and Redux-Persist.
• Experience with Vite and Rollup in building scalable, high-performance applications.
• Strong proficiency with JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, and CSS3.
• Experience with SCSS, Sass, and other CSS preprocessors.
• Proficient in working with build tools like Webpack, Vite, and packaging tools like Rollup.
• Experience with Continuous Integration (CI) pipelines and best practices in software development.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills to collaborate with teams across different functions.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with backend technologies like Node.js, Express, or GraphQL.
• Experience with AWS services and server-side deployment.
• Knowledge of Vite library mode and familiarity with custom library builds.
• Experience in developing and deploying applications on both client and server sides.

It is a 5 days from office from Hyderabad.