Only candidates matching most of these core skills
should apply (short version — 2026 reality check):
Must-Have (Core / Non-Negotiable)
HTML5, CSS3 (Flexbox/Grid, responsive/mobile-first), modern JavaScript (ES6+, async/await)
At least one major framework: React (strongly preferred), Vue.js, or Angular
TypeScript — now baseline for professional work
Back-end basics: Node.js/Express, Python (Django/Flask), or similar
RESTful APIs (GraphQL a plus), databases (SQL like PostgreSQL + NoSQL like MongoDB)
Git + modern workflows
Highly Valued (What Gets You Hired Fast in 2026)
Meta-frameworks: Next.js, Nuxt, etc.
Cloud basics (AWS/Azure/GCP), Docker, CI/CD
Performance optimization & web vitals
Security fundamentals (XSS/CSRF, auth, HTTPS)
Testing (Jest, Cypress)
AI-tool comfort (using AI to accelerate dev, not replace thinking)
Bonus / Stand-Out
Full-stack JS (MERN/MEAN), serverless, PWAs
Accessibility (WCAG), SEO basics
Soft skills: communication, agile teamwork
If 70%+ of this matches your experience (especially React/TypeScript/full-stack basics), apply now!