Build high-performance web experiences at upGrad using Next.js, React and TypeScript, with strong ownership of web performance, scalability and the end-to-end user journey.
Company Details
upGrad is a South Asia-focused higher EdTech platform using technology, industry partnerships and expert-led learning to help learners achieve career outcomes. upGrad
Requirements
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3–5 years of software engineering experience with strong frontend and web fundamentals.
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Strong hands-on experience with Next.js, React, TypeScript and JavaScript.
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Strong understanding of browser fundamentals, rendering, networking, caching and web performance.
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Practical experience with Core Web Vitals including LCP, INP, CLS and TTFB.
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Experience with SSR, SSG, CSR, hydration and modern Next.js rendering and caching patterns.
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Experience using RUM, browser profiling, Lighthouse and observability tools.
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Understanding of CDNs, cloud, caching, deployments, APIs and server-side or edge execution.
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Ability to reason about performance, scalability, maintainability, reliability and cost.
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Strong engineering judgement with a preference for simple, maintainable solutions.
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Ability to use AI effectively for coding, debugging, profiling, testing and exploration while owning engineering decisions.
Responsibilities
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Build and evolve web applications using Next.js, TypeScript and JavaScript.
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Own and continuously improve web performance and Core Web Vitals.
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Diagnose performance bottlenecks using profiling, Lighthouse, RUM and observability tools.
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Understand and optimise the complete request journey from CDN and caching to server rendering, APIs, browser execution and user experience.
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Build reusable frontend foundations and patterns that scale across products and teams.
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Evaluate technical trade-offs using first-principles thinking.
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Reduce unnecessary dependencies, JavaScript, expensive rendering and avoidable complexity.
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Collaborate with backend, infrastructure, design and product teams when required.
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Ship, measure, learn and continuously improve the product experience.
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Use AI as an engineering tool while validating its output and maintaining ownership of technical decisions.
Job Details
Bengaluru — Work from Office
Interview Process
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Recruiter Screening
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Technical Assessment
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Frontend Technical Interview
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Hiring Manager Interview
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Final Interview
Important Note
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