Software Engineer

Front-End Developer with Next js experience
Develop and maintain a robust and scalable UI architecture using NextJS / React JS as the primary technology.
Work as an expert on UI Design Principles to develop, structure and design of digital apps across all screen size/devices.
Development and implementation of responsive front-end UI architecture for micro frontends, ensuring high performance, scalability, and maintainability.
Model the use of modern software engineering practices (BDD, CI/CD, Shift left, 12-factor applications, etc.), API design, and architecture to support integration with existing Ford software products as well as external cloud-based services.
Collaborate with Frontend and Backend Architects to rationalize design, translate into requirements for implementation.
Work closely with product managers, designers, and backend engineers to ensure that the UI meets the needs of our users and is aligned with the overall product vision.
Create wireframes, mockups, prototypes, and documentation to communicate design ideas and concepts Work with cross-functional teams to integrate UI components with backend services and APIs.
Good experience with highly scalable applications and Extensive knowledge in JavaScript Design & Architectural Patterns.
Test and debug UI issues across different browsers and devices Stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in UI development.
Minimum of 5+ years of hands-on experience in Next js and similar stack, demonstrating strong proficiency in building complex web applications.
Extensive hands-on experience with Next.js, including server-side rendering (SSR), client-side rendering (CSR), and static site generation (SSG).
Proven experience in designing and implementing micro-frontend architectures.
Strong commitment to quality deliverables with proficiency in various testing methodologies (unit, integration, acceptance, contract testing) using tools such as Jest, Playwright, Pact, and Rest Assured.
Deep JavaScript skills, including DOM manipulation and a thorough understanding of the object model.
Proficient knowledge of popular React workflows, such as Flux or Redux, for efficient state management.
Familiarity with data structures (e.g., Immutable.js) and isomorphic React.
In-depth knowledge of performance optimization, Core Web Vitals, and SEO principles.
Hands-on experience with modern web development tools like ES6/Babel, React, Node.js, NPM, Yarn, and Webpack.
Strong understanding of HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and TypeScript, along with knowledge of pre-processors and methodologies such as SMACSS and BEM.
Experience in monorepo environment (e.g., Turborepo, Nx), ensuring efficient code sharing and management (e.g., JFrog, Nexus) across multiple micro-frontend projects.

Skills
JavaScript, TypeScript, React, Node.js, Next.js, Redux, CI/CD

Experience
5+ yrs

Work arrangement
No