Associate Front-End Engineer – React.js/Next.js
iLabs is hiring an Associate Front-End Engineer to build and maintain web applications with React.js, Next.js, TypeScript, and JavaScript, working with senior engineers on user-facing features, testing, and bug fixes. The role is hybrid in Battaramulla, Sri Lanka, and requires working US hours (5:00 PM–2:00 AM SL time) on the US calendar.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Battaramulla, Sri Lanka
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 1+ years
- Category
- Frontend
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Basic to good knowledge of React.js and Next.js
- Understanding of JavaScript / TypeScript
- Familiarity with HTML, CSS, REST APIs
- Basic knowledge of Git and version control
- Willingness to learn and work with modern web technologies
- Good English communication skills and a team-player mindset
- 1+ years of experience in frontend or full-stack development (or fresh graduates with strong project experience)
- Degree or diploma in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field
- Basic understanding of software development lifecycle
- Passion for learning, coding, and building digital products
- Ability to work on US Time (5:00 PM – 2:00 AM SL Time) and US Calendar
- Willingness to work in Hybrid Mode – Battaramulla
Nice to have
- Knowledge or experience in Java
- Basic exposure to GraphQL
- Experience with Node.js
- Familiarity with Docker or Kubernetes
- Experience working on E-commerce or subscription-based systems
Full description
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
- Develop and maintain web applications using React.js, Next.js, TypeScript and JavaScript.
- Work with senior engineers to design and implement user-facing features for web and mobile platforms.
- Support the development of scalable, reliable, and maintainable front-end solutions.
- Write clean, reusable, and well-tested code following best practices.
- Fix bugs, improve performance, and enhance existing features.
- Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and daily stand-ups.
- Learn and follow company standards for security, performance, and quality.
- Assist in debugging production issues and supporting live systems.
- 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
- Basic to good knowledge of React.js and Next.js
- Understanding of JavaScript / TypeScript
- Familiarity with HTML, CSS, REST APIs
- Basic knowledge of