Role overview
A frontend developer builds the part of a website or app that users see and interact with, turning designs into responsive, accessible interfaces with HTML, CSS and JavaScript. In India they commonly work in React, Angular or Vue, optimising page speed, wiring up APIs, and ensuring the experience works smoothly across browsers, screen sizes and devices.
A frontend developer usually has around 0–6 yrs of experience and earns typically ₹3.5L–₹20L/yr in India. The day-to-day blends HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+) and more — this page gives you a ready-to-use frontend developer job description template you can copy, plus the exact skills and salary employers expect.
Key responsibilities
A frontend developer is typically responsible for:
- Convert Figma or design mockups into pixel-accurate, responsive web pages
- Build reusable UI components in a framework like React, Angular or Vue
- Integrate front-end views with REST or GraphQL APIs and handle loading/error states
- Optimise Core Web Vitals — bundle size, lazy loading and render performance
- Ensure cross-browser compatibility and WCAG accessibility on every screen
- Manage client-side state and routing in single-page applications
- Write component tests and fix UI defects flagged by QA
- Collaborate with designers to refine interactions, animation and micro-copy
Requirements & qualifications
To succeed as a frontend developer, candidates usually need:
- Strong command of semantic HTML, modern CSS (Flexbox/Grid) and JavaScript (ES6+)
- Hands-on experience with at least one framework (React, Angular or Vue)
- Understanding of responsive design, accessibility and browser dev tools
- Familiarity with build tooling (Vite/Webpack), npm and Git workflows
- Eye for design detail and an understanding of UX principles
Frontend Developer skills
The most in-demand frontend developer skills on listings today:
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Typical salary & experience
Typical salary (India)
typically ₹3.5L–₹20L/yr
Experience range
0–6 yrs
These are typical ranges and vary by city, company and skills. For live, role-specific pay data, see the OnJob salary guide.
Frontend Developer job description — FAQs
What is the difference between a frontend and a backend developer?
A frontend developer builds what the user sees and interacts with — the interface in the browser — while a backend developer builds the server, database and APIs behind it. Frontend focuses on HTML, CSS and JavaScript; backend on languages like Node, Java or Python and data storage.
Which framework should a frontend developer learn in India?
React is the most in-demand front-end framework in the Indian job market, followed by Angular and Vue. Learning React plus TypeScript and solid CSS covers the majority of openings.
Do frontend developers need to know design?
You don't need to be a designer, but a good frontend developer understands layout, spacing, typography, accessibility and UX so they can implement designs faithfully and flag problems early.
How much does a frontend developer earn in India?
Freshers typically earn ₹3.5L–₹7L per year, mid-level frontend developers ₹8L–₹15L, and senior or specialist front-end engineers ₹16L+. Check our salary guide for live ranges.