Job Title: Lead Engineer
Experience: 6+ years (with at least 2 years in a lead/mentoring role)
Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat
Department: React / Full-Stack
About Simform:
Simform is a premier digital engineering company specializing in Cloud, Data, AI/ML, and Experience Engineering to create seamless digital experiences and scalable products. Simform is a strong partner for Microsoft, AWS, Google Cloud, and Databricks. With a presence in 5+ countries, Simform primarily serves North America, the UK, and the Northern European market.
Simform takes pride in being one of the most reputed employers in the region, having created a thriving work culture with a high work-life balance that gives a sense of freedom and opportunity to grow.
Role Overview:
We are looking for a Lead Engineer - React who not only possesses extensive backend expertise but also demonstrates proficiency in system design, cloud services, microservices architecture, and containerization. (Additionally, a good understanding of frontend tech stack to give support to frontend developers is highly valued) We're currently seeking a seasoned Senior Node.js Engineer who not only possesses extensive backend expertise but also demonstrates proficiency in system design, cloud services, microservices architecture, and containerization. (Additionally, a good understanding of frontend tech stack to give support to frontend developers is highly valued)
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead development of high-quality web applications using React.js, Next.js, and TypeScript.
- Work closely with design teams (Figma, Zeplin) to convert UI/UX into pixel-perfect, responsive code.
- Build and maintain design systems, reusable UI components, and style guides with tools like Storybook.
- Optimize frontend performance for scalability, accessibility (a11y), and cross-browser/device support.
- Collaborate with backend teams on API contracts, GraphQL schemas, and integration strategies.
- Mentor developers, conduct reviews, and enforce frontend coding standards.
- Drive adoption of modern tooling (Vite, Webpack, Turbopack) for faster builds and DX.
- Integrate AI-assisted tools for code generation, testing, and design-to-code workflows.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- 6+ years of frontend development experience.
- Expertise in React.js, Next.js, TypeScript, Redux/Zustand, and modern JS (ES6+).
- Strong CSS knowledge: CSS3, Sass, Tailwind, CSS-in-JS (Styled Components/Emotion).
- Experience with SSR/SSG (Next.js), performance profiling, and code-splitting.
- Hands-on experience with Node.js/Express.js (1+ years) and familiarity with MongoDB.
- Strong experience in working with Storybook, Figma handoff, and component libraries (MUI, AntD, Chakra, Shadcn/ui, Radix).
- Familiarity with Vite, Webpack, and build optimization strategies.
- Exposure to AI-powered developer tools (Copilot, CodeWhisperer, AI test case generation).
Preferred Skills:
- Understanding of design tokens, theming, and scalable design systems.
- Experience in setting up frontend testing pipelines (Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress).
- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum and CI/CD pipelines.
Why Join Us:
- Young Team, Thriving Culture
- Flat-hierarchical, friendly, engineering-oriented, and growth-focused culture.
- Well-balanced learning and growth opportunities
- Free health insurance.
- Office facility with a fully-equipped game zone, in-office kitchen with affordable lunch service, and free snacks.
- Sponsorship for certifications/events and library service
- Flexible work timing, leaves for life events, WFH, and hybrid options