Lead JavaScript Engineer

Ciklum is looking for a Lead JavaScript Engineer to join our team full-time in India.

We are a custom product engineering company that supports both multinational organizations and scaling startups to solve their most complex business challenges. With a global team of over 4,000 highly skilled developers, consultants, analysts and product owners, we engineer technology that redefines industries and shapes the way people live.

About the role

As a Lead JavaScript Engineer, become a part of a cross-functional development team engineering experiences of tomorrow to contribute to the development of a production-ready platform. The technical vision focuses on building two core pillars:

• A scalable Marketplace
• A robust and consistent Workflow Engine

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality, scalable UI components based on provided design prototypes
• Lead frontend development using React.js and Next.js
• Collaborate closely with backend developers to integrate APIs and build end-to-end solutions
• Ensure performance, responsiveness, and cross-browser compatibility
• Take ownership of frontend architecture and technical decisions
• Participate in code reviews and maintain coding best practices

Requirements

• 10+ years of relevant experience in frontend/UI development
• Strong expertise in JavaScript (ES6+), React.js, and Next.js
• Proven experience in UI development and building responsive web applications
• Solid understanding of HTML5, CSS3, and modern frontend frameworks
• Experience working with REST APIs and backend integration
• Ability to lead development efforts and work in a collaborative environment
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills

Desirable

• Experience with state management libraries (Redux, Zustand, etc.)
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and modern development tools
• Understanding of performance optimization and SEO best practices in Next.js

What`s in it for you?

• Strong community: Work alongside top professionals in a friendly, open-door environment
• Growth focus: Take on large-scale projects with a global impact and expand your expertise
• Tailored learning: Boost your skills with internal events (meetups, conferences, workshops), Udemy access, language courses, and company-paid certifications
• Endless opportunities: Explore diverse domains through internal mobility, finding the best fit to gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies
• Care: We’ve got you covered with company-paid medical insurance, mental health support, and financial & legal consultations

About us

At Ciklum, we are always exploring innovations, empowering each other to achieve more, and engineering solutions that matter. With us, you’ll work with cutting-edge technologies, contribute to impactful projects, and be part of a One Team culture that values collaboration and progress.

India is a strategic innovation hub for Ciklum, with growing teams in Chennai and Pune leading advancements in EdgeTech, AR/VR, IoT, and beyond. Join us to collaborate on game-changing solutions and take your career to the next level.

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Interested already? We would love to get to know you! Submit your application. We can’t wait to see you at Ciklum.