Senior / Front-End Engineer – React.js/Next.js

iLabs is a global software product engineering company headquartered in Sri Lanka, with deep roots in the US Silicon Valley. We deliver world-class solutions in Web, eCommerce, Mobile, AI/ML, and Cloud technologies, serving industries such as fintech, edtech, medtech, martech, and hospitality. Guided by our vision “to become a global powerhouse in information technology to push humanity forward” we focus on delivering innovative, impactful solutions that empower businesses and create meaningful change in the world.

With a global talent network, we build agile remote teams for leading tech companies worldwide, including Silicon Valley pioneers. Our in-house ventures include Cloud of Goods, a fast-growing eCommerce rental marketplace, and Xenia, a customizable web platform for modern businesses.

At iLabs, we’re on a mission to advance lifestyles through technology and empower our partners to scale smarter and faster. Our culture is driven by creativity, innovation, ownership, teamwork, and global impact; giving you the opportunity and freedom to challenge the norm, spark change, and make a real difference.

If you’re ready to break boundaries and create your defining moment, we’re here to make it happen. Be part of something bigger. Join iLabs.

Job Responsibilities

• Code in a full-stack area. React.js, Next.js, TypeScript / JavaScript. SPA architecture + GraphQL experience is a plus.
• Worked with CSS-in-JS frameworks or styling systems (e.g. Tailwind CSS, Styled Components, MUI, Emotion).
• Drive the design and implementation of solutions and product features, as well as support the live operation at scale of user-facing critical Web and Mobile flows.
• Familiarity with unit testing, integration testing, and E2E testing frameworks (playwright)
• Participate in the prioritization process to bring hidden technical needs to the roadmap.
• Translate business requirements into technical ones with very strong communication skills.
• Awareness of web accessibility standards (WCAG), SEO and AI performance optimization techniques.
• Lead the team to build scalable, easy-to-maintain software to support millions of users and transactions.
• Leverage AI-powered engineering tools, coding assistants, and AI agents to improve development productivity, code quality, testing, documentation, and problem-solving workflows.

Location: Battaramulla (Hybrid)

US Time (5:00 PM – 2:00 AM SL Time) and the US Calendar

What We’re Looking For

• Sound knowledge in Next.js, React.js, Node.js
• Practical experience in TypeScript / JavaScript
• AWS S3, EC2, K8s containers, CloudFront
• Experience with cloud platforms like Netlify, Vercel or AWS is a plus.
• Knowledge of modern build tools and bundlers (Webpack, Vite, Turbopack).
• Experience working in subscription and/or E-commerce companies
• Passion for mentoring and coaching the members of your team.

Bonus if you have:

• Knowledge or experience in Java would be a strong added advantage.
• GraphQL development experience
• Kubernetes / Docker

Job Requirements

• Minimum 3 - 5 years experience in the similar capacity with BS/MS degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related subject.
• Must work on US time and according to US Calendar
• worked diligently coding in Java and Javascript
• A creative and precise problem solver
• Digital product/UX understanding
• Strong Knowledge of Spring or other similar Interversion of control frameworks
• Passionately worked on and driven large scale projects to completion
• Experience working with Kong API Gateway configuration and LUA scripts