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Shiju Shiju

@shijushiju

Senior Frontend Developer specializing in React, Next.js, and TypeScript—building high-performance, user-centric web apps.

India

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a frontend role where I can lead React/Next.js architecture, optimize performance and UX, and mentor teammates. I want an environment that values collaboration, clean engineering standards, and shipping user-centric features.

I’m a Senior Frontend Developer with 4 years of experience building and managing scalable web applications using React.js, Next.js, and TypeScript. I focus on leading projects from design to deployment, mentoring developers, and collaborating across teams to deliver high-performance, user-centric experiences.

In my recent roles, I’ve developed reusable components, custom hooks, and performance optimizations with modern frontend technologies like GraphQL (ApolloClient) and API integrations. I’ve also built and improved Next.js applications using hybrid rendering (SSR/SSG/ISR/CSR), while delivering production-ready features through Agile/Scrum workflows.

I’m especially proud of results that improve both reliability and UX—such as boosting API efficiency, reducing bugs with automated testing (Cypress), and enhancing engagement with advanced UI animations (GSAP, Framer Motion). I enjoy owning frontend architecture, raising engineering standards through code reviews, and helping teams ship faster with confidence.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Software Engineer

Current

Nextbrain Technologies

Nov 2025 - Present (11 months)

Developed and maintained scalable React/Next.js frontend applications, building reusable components and custom hooks while optimizing performance. Collaborated with backend, UI/UX, and DevOps teams and mentored junior developers on coding standards.

React Next.js TypeScript GraphQL Apollo Client Performance Optimization Coding Standards Tailwind React Hooks

Wigme E-commerce Application

Wigme

Jul 2025 - Sep 2025 (2 months)

Built a full-stack e-commerce frontend with product listing, dynamic filtering, and cart/wishlist management using React and Next.js. Implemented hybrid rendering and integrated Ant Design along with Redux for centralized state management.

Next.js React Redux TypeScript Ant Design ReactSwiper CSR Cart Wishlist Management

Frontend Developer

Nesto Technologies

Jul 2025 - Sep 2025 (2 months)

Built and optimized responsive Next.js and React/TypeScript web applications, improving load time by 45%. Implemented hybrid rendering, built API route handlers, integrated Redux, and delivered features through Agile/Scrum.

Tailwind Next.js React TypeScript ISR CSR Route Handlers Redux Next.Js Image Optimization Agile Scrum

Senior React Developer

Hidragen Technologies

Jan 2024 - Jul 2025 (1 year 6 months)

Led frontend architecture for Next.js App Router projects, including authentication, middleware, and SEO optimizations. Built GraphQL integrations using Apollo Client and TanStack Query, created GSAP UI animations, and mentored junior developers while improving quality with Cypress.

Next.js App Router Authentication Middleware SEO GraphQL Apollo Client Tanstack Query UI Animation Cypress

React Developer

Lifology

Nov 2021 - Jan 2024 (2 years 2 months)

Developed and deployed Next.js/React/TypeScript web applications serving 50K+ users, integrating GraphQL with Apollo Client and using React Query for caching and revalidation. Built reusable UI components with TailwindCSS and Bootstrap, automated workflows with Cypress (90% test coverage), and improved UX with React Hook Form and Framer Motion animations.

Tailwind Next.js React TypeScript GraphQL Apollo Client React Query Bootstrap UI Components Cypress React Hook Form Framer Motion Caching Revalidation

React Developer (Intern)

Klenty

Sep 2021 - Oct 2021 (1 month)

Supported frontend module development in React.js, learning component patterns and state management best practices. Participated in Agile workflows, code reviews, and version control using Git and GitHub.

React State Management Agile Scrum Code Review Git GitHub

Global Fellowship

Lifology

Implemented a Lifology fellowship program website. Built using HTML, Bootstrap, CSS, JavaScript, and jQuery.

HTML5 Bootstrap JavaScript jQuery CSS

Company Website

Prasanth Panachikkal Enterprises

Developed a fully responsive corporate website with modular, reusable components and dynamic sections for content scalability. Implemented ReactSwiper for interactive sliders and optimized Lighthouse performance for SEO and accessibility.

Tailwind Next.js TypeScript JavaScript ReactSwiper SEO Accessibility Lighthouse Performance Optimization Performance Optimization

Youth Ambassador Program

Lifology

Developed the Lifology youth program/ambassador website. Implemented pages and interactions using HTML5, Bootstrap, CSS3, JavaScript, and jQuery.

HTML5 Bootstrap JavaScript jQuery CSS

National Guidance Festival

Lifology

Built the Lifology national guidance festival website. Used HTML5, Bootstrap, CSS3, JavaScript, and jQuery.

HTML5 Bootstrap JavaScript jQuery CSS

Bloomer

Lifology

Designed a modern career guidance platform for students aspiring to study abroad. Built modular UI components and optimized Lighthouse performance scores by 35%.

Career Superhero

Lifology

Built a large-scale personalized career guidance web app used by 50K+ students. Integrated GraphQL for real-time data, used React Query for caching and revalidation, and implemented secure authentication with role-based access plus Framer Motion UX enhancements.

GraphQL React Query Framer Motion Authentication Role Based Access Control

Kerala Job Portal

Kerala Knowledge Economy Mission

Developed a government-backed job portal for Kerala IT Mission enabling career opportunities and job matching. Integrated Apollo Client with GraphQL APIs and handled complex form submissions using React Hook Form with strict accessibility and SEO requirements.

Apollo Client GraphQL React Hook Form Accessibility SEO

Hidragen Entertainment Website

Hidragen Entertainment

Created an interactive company website with GSAP-powered animations and smooth scrolling effects. Improved LCP and CLS through performance tuning and lazy loading while ensuring pixel-perfect responsive design with TailwindCSS.

Tailwind Next.js TypeScript Lazy Loading Performance Optimization

GitHub Authentication Testing

Personal

Created a secure authentication system using OAuth and JWT-based sessions with Next-Auth v5. Implemented user state management with Redux Toolkit and role-based access control with protected routes.

OAuth JWT Redux toolkit Role Based Access Control Protected Routes