SDE II / III - Frontend Developer

Mangaluru, India

Responsibilities

Customize Payload CMS collections, globals, fields, and access control.
Create reusable CMS-driven components for use in React/Next.js applications.
Implement custom hooks, plugins, and APIs to extend Payload CMS functionality.
Work with relational and non-relational data models to structure content efficiently.
Build responsive, accessible, and SEO-optimized frontends using React and Next.js (with SSR & SSG).
Integrate Payload CMS content into web applications via REST or GraphQL APIs.
Develop reusable UI components with TypeScript and maintain a clean component architecture.
Implement and optimize HTML5 video players (HLS, DASH) with custom controls, analytics, and accessibility features.
Work with DRM-protected streams and adaptive bitrate streaming.
Optimize site speed and performance for both frontend and backend CMS rendering.
Configure and maintain modern front-end build tools (Webpack, Babel, npm/yarn, SWC).
Implement code-splitting, lazy-loading, and other performance best practices.
Work closely with design teams to translate Figma or Sketch designs into pixel-perfect UI.
Use Git and branching workflows for source control and CI/CD pipelines for deployment.
Participate in code reviews, technical discussions, and agile ceremonies.

Requirements

2-8 years of experience in web development with React.
Proficiency in HTML5 CSS3 JavaScript (ES6+), and TypeScript.
Strong understanding of React fundamentals (components, hooks, state management, context API, lifecycle methods).
Experience with Next.js (SSR, SSG, ISR).
Familiarity with Payload CMS or similar headless CMSs (Strapi, Sanity, Contentful).
Knowledge of modern front-end build tools (Webpack, Babel, npm/yarn).
Experience integrating REST and GraphQL APIs.
Knowledge of Git version control.
Video player development experience (HLS. js, DASH. js, Shaka Player, custom HTML5).
Familiarity with accessibility standards (WCAG).
Understanding of server-side rendering hooks and SEO considerations.
Exposure to cloud platforms (Vercel, AWS, GCP) for hosting and deployments.

Soft Skills