Full-Time
Staff Engineer / Technology Lead
Front-end
Posted on 10/31/2025
Apply Digital
51-200 employees
Bespoke digital strategy, design, development
No salary listed
Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
Hybrid
Delhi/NCR-based hybrid role; requires overlap with US/NA time zones.
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- Strong proficiency in English (written and verbal) is required.
- Experience driving delivery excellence, leading and mentoring a team of engineers, QA automation engineers and data analysts.
- Experience working with remote teams in North America and Latin America (LATAM), ensuring smooth collaboration across time zones.
- Deep expertise in TypeScript, with extensive experience in modern Next.js (14+) and React (18+).
- A strong understanding of a11y and WCAG principles.
- Strong experience with modern CSS methodologies, specifically Tailwind CSS.
- Experience with modular front-end architectures, component-driven development, and design systems.
- Solid understanding of API consumption patterns, including REST, GraphQL and WebSockets.
- Experience with performance optimization techniques, including code-splitting, lazy loading, image optimization, and CDN strategies.
- Familiarity with headless CMS platforms, specifically Contentful.
- Experience with cloud platforms such as Google Cloud Platform (preferred) or similar.
- Understanding of containerization technologies for development environments.
- Understanding of Google Cloud Run as a web application run time environment.
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines for front-end deployments (GitHub Actions preferred).
- Knowledge of front-end security best practices, including CSP, OWASP Top 10, and secure authentication/authorization mechanisms (OAuth, JWT).
- Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- You should feel comfortable explaining technical concepts in simple terms.
- Experience working in fast-paced, Agile environments, balancing priorities across multiple projects.
- Lead the architecture and development of scalable, performant, and maintainable front-end applications.
- Drive the adoption of modern front-end frameworks and technologies, ensuring best practices in React.js and Next.js.
- Optimize applications for Core Web Vitals (Largest Contentful Paint, Cumulative Layout Shift, First Input Delay) to ensure high performance and superior user experience.
- Collaborate with designers and UX teams to implement seamless, accessible, and visually appealing interfaces.
- Define and maintain scalable component architecture using Storybook, and Tailwind CSS, or similar libraries.
- Understand and implement client-side state management solutions, React Query in particular.
- Work closely with backend teams to optimize REST API integrations, ensuring efficient data fetching and caching strategies.
- Lead and manage engineers and QA Automation engineers, providing mentorship, technical guidance, and career development support.
- Lead front-end testing initiatives, including unit, integration, and end-to-end testing (Playwright preferred).
- Integrate third-party headless CMS (Contentful) and personalization engines (Algolia, Cloudinary, Talon.One and Segment).
- Partner with Tech Directors and cross-functional teams to ensure front-end scalability, security, and maintainability.
- Stay updated with cutting-edge front-end technologies, continuously improving our development workflows and tools.
- Experience with Edge computing and serverless deployments (Cloudflare Workers, Vercel).
- Knowledge of micro frontends and federated architectures.
- Experience with progressive web applications (PWAs) and service workers.
- Understanding of internationalization (i18n) and localization strategies.
- Familiarity with implementing A/B testing and personalization tools (Ninetailed, Segment).
- Experience with headless e-Commerce platforms such as CommerceTools.
Apply Digital partners with global brands to plan, design, and build custom digital solutions, offering digital strategy, product design, and development plus ongoing support. It assembles cross-functional teams across multiple offices to guide projects from strategy through execution and maintenance, delivering bespoke digital products tailored to client goals. The company stands out through a culture of inclusion, continuous learning, and experienced leadership, focusing on outcomes-driven, tailored solutions rather than one-size-fits-all tools. Its goal is to help global brands thrive in the digital landscape by delivering practical, user-friendly digital products and experiences that drive client success and business impact.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Private
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Vancouver, Canada
Founded
2016
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Composable commerce grows to $41.6B by 2032 at 14.5% CAGR.
- TORQ AI delivers 3x ROI in five months for CPG brands.
- Dr. Ali Alkhafaji accelerates AI leadership from Omnicom expertise.
What critics are saying
- Google Vertex AI replicates TORQ AI, eroding demand in 3-6 months.
- Alkhafaji's Omnicom ties trigger talent exodus in 6-12 months.
- Open-source LangChain slashes TORQ AI need in 6-12 months.
What makes Apply Digital unique
- TORQ AI deploys production-grade AI on Google Cloud in 30 days.
- CAFE accelerator enables rapid composable commerce integrations.
- MACH Alliance founding member excels in headless architectures.
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Remote Work Options
Hybrid Work Options
Home Office Stipend
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Professional Development Budget
Conference Attendance Budget
Parental Leave
Company News
Apply Digital taps Omnicom Precision Marketing group's Chief AI and Technology Officer as new CEO. PR Newswire Today at 4:07am PDT Visionary AI expert Dr. Ali Alkhafaji has been tasked with building the AI-integrated services firm of the future VANCOUVER, BC, March 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ - Apply Digital, a global transformation partner backed by Interlock Equity, today announced the appointment of Dr. Ali Alkhafaji as Chief Executive Officer. Founder Gautam Lohia transitions to Chairman of the Board having generated 35% average year-over-year growth over the course of a decade. Apply Digital has established itself as a global leader in transformation, and Alkhafaji joins with a mandate to accelerate that momentum, deepening the company's AI leadership and redefining what the professional services industry can deliver. "Our industry is at a defining moment, and Apply Digital is perfectly positioned to lead it," said Alkhafaji. "The opportunity ahead is to rewrite the blueprint for professional services, building on the foundation Gautam created and setting a new standard for what AI enablement can deliver for clients." Alkhafaji most recently served as Chief AI and Technology Officer at Omnicom Precision Marketing, where he architected the group's global AI vision, founded and spearheaded the development of Omni AI. Ali was also recognized as #36 of AI Magazine's Top 100 AI Leaders of 2026. Prior to that role, Ali served as the Global CEO and President of TA Digital, which was acquired by Omnicom in 2022. "Ten years ago, we set out to build a company where elite talent and real ambition could thrive together," said Lohia. "Ali is the right leader to carry that forward. As Chairman, I will remain deeply engaged in our long-term strategy, our culture, and the clients who have grown with us from the beginning." Apply Digital's early investment in AI has already produced measurable results for clients across retail, food and beverage, sports, and entertainment. The company's size and structural agility provides a "perfect canvas" for industry-wide change, says Alkhafaji, allowing it to move with the speed of a boutique while delivering the strategic depth of a global consultancy. Alkhafaji will lead Apply Digital's next chapter, expanding its global footprint, strengthening its AI capabilities, and building new frameworks for generating client value at scale. The appointment follows a strong series of commercial wins, with Apply Digital recently adding another major sports league, a leading entertainment company, and a US-based airline to its client roster. About Apply Digital Apply Digital is a global AI-native transformation partner that is client-obsessed and built for a new era of client services. We bring together industry expertise and elite talent to connect strategy, agentic experiences, technology, and data for the world's most ambitious organizations. With the agility to move fast and the experience to deliver with precision, Apply Digital works with clients like Arc'teryx, Lululemon, Kraft Heinz. For more information, visit applydigital.com. SOURCE Apply Digital This is a paid placement. For further inquiries, please contact PR Newswire directly.
Apply Digital announced the acquisition of Ragnarok.
Apply Digital, the digital transformation partner for global brands, has acquired personalization and MarTech agency Ragnarok for an undisclosed sum. The deal
Apply Digital, a global digital transformation company, has acquired Sisu, Inc., a California-based digital agency known for its innovative design work for global brands. This acquisition will enhance Apply Digital's design capabilities and expand its presence in the entertainment industry, particularly in Los Angeles. The integration will result in a combined workforce of over 650 employees across eight global offices. Sisu's expertise will complement Apply Digital's existing services, fostering greater innovation and client value.
VANCOUVER, BC, June 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ - Apply Digital , a leading digital transformation partner for global brands, today announced the launch of its Composable Accelerator For Enterprises (CAFE). This way of working and suite of tools are designed to enable clients to rapidly integrate composable elements with their new and/or existing systems.Based on years of knowledge from over 300 composable projects successfully delivered, CAFE enables Apply Digital clients to modernize and scale their businesses in a low-risk, cost-effective way.By working with technology partners including Contentful, commercetools, Amazon Web Services, and others, CAFE provides a flexible, customizable approach to composable tech. Clients are empowered to pick and choose the elements that best meet business objectives while laying a robust foundation for future growth."CAFE gives our clients the opportunity to go composable, modernize their digital experiences, and scale their business more efficiently and effectively," said Dom Selvon, Chief Technology Officer at Apply Digital. "Whether a client wants to add modern Search, Commerce, Content, Loyalty, Payment, or other functionality to their systems, we use CAFE in tandem with our 'connected thinking, connected results' approach to help them quickly realize their vision and drive impact."To ensure that CAFE delivers compelling results and strong value for clients, Apply Digital worked closely with composable technology partners to expand the accelerator's benefits. More partners will continue to be added to CAFE post-launch, creating further opportunities for companies that specialize in composable commerce."CAFE represents the best practices of how global brands can leverage the power of our leading composable commerce platform to create modern commerce experiences for their customers," said Blaine Trainor, Vice President of Global Partnerships and Alliances at commercetools. "CAFE's proven approach also makes integration with other systems in the composable tech universe simple and fast, ultimately enabling businesses to harness the benefits of composable commerce quicker."Beyond eCommerce functionality, CAFE facilitates the deployment of robust content projects via the award-winning content management system Contentful."The CAFE accelerator distills all the best practices Apply Digital has developed over the years using Contentful's leading composable content platform," said Patrick Finn, VP of Global Channels and Alliances at Contentful