Key Responsibilities Own end-to-end design and architecture of complex frontend features, translating product requirements into technical specifications Develop high-performance, production-ready React and Next.js applications with pixel-perfect UI implementations Drive performance optimization initiatives — identify bottlenecks, implement improvements, and establish monitoring to track metrics Build and maintain reusable component libraries, design systems, and utility functions for team-wide adoption Ensure technical feasibility of UI/UX designs and work closely with designers to balance aesthetics with performance and accessibility Champion best practices in code quality, testing, accessibility, and maintainability across the team Lead adoption of AI-assisted development tools (Claude, GitHub Copilot, etc.) within the team — evaluate effectiveness, establish best practices, and mentor others on productivity gains Mentor junior engineers and conduct thorough code reviews to foster a culture of excellence Stay current with frontend ecosystem trends, emerging AI tools, and new frameworks/patterns — evaluate and advocate for adoption Collaborate with backend and DevOps teams to understand API contracts, optimize data fetching, and streamline deployment pipelines Debug and optimize third-party library usage, understanding their internals and identifying performance trade-offs Participate in system design discussions and contribute to architectural decisions at the team and platform level