Role Description

Job Title:

Software Engineer - Frontend

Job Details

Business Unit: IT, SHIKHAR COE

Reports to: Lead Frontend Engineer

Location: Mumbai / Bengaluru

Job Function: Software Engineering

Role Type: IC Role

Direct Reportees: Nil

Travel Required: No

Job Band Range: E1 to E3

JD Created Date: 05th March 2024

Version No: 1.0

Job Purpose

Build User Interfaces for web, mobile, and other devices.

Integrate application front end with application business layer / API connectors.

Optimize applications for speed, scalability, reliability, and security.

Job Responsibilities

Build & deliver new features in complex digital product(s) in an agile development process.

Install, configure, and maintain libraries required for application development.

Keep abreast of the latest trends / technologies in UI Development Frameworks.

Collaborate with Backend Developers to ensure smooth functioning of the software.

Put debug tools in place to quickly analyze bottlenecks.

Work with teams on Test Driven Development methods.

Efficiently implement concepts of asynchronous request handling, partial page updates, and AJAX.

Understand available APIs/RESTful microservices/others and integrate them to deliver enriching front-end experiences.

Implement secure coding practices to pass vulnerability assessments.





Contribute to Low Level Design Documents for UI Development Section.

Design Unit Test Cases for standalone UI testing.

Perform Peer Reviews and identify code vulnerabilities/areas of improvement.

Understand cross-browser compatibility issues and implement workarounds.

Work comfortably in an agile development organization with an established DevSecOps process.

Educational Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related area.

Key Skills

Valuable understanding of UX guidelines and key design principles.

Technical expertise in building digital product(s) and browser-based debugging.

Understanding of HTML5.0, CSS, JavaScript.

Knowledge & experience in front-end programming languages & frameworks like React, Material UI.

Knowledge of responsive and adaptive design and integration with APIs.

Knowledge of OWASP Guidelines and vulnerabilities.

Bonus: experience/exposure in developing mobile apps (hybrid and/or native).

Experience Required

2-6 years of experience as a front-end developer.

2+ years of experience as a front-end developer for an engineering team within fast-paced sprint cycles.

Major Stakeholders

Internal: QA Function Team members, Engineering Leads, Product Owner, Business domain experts, IT audit, BTG Unit team members.

External: Partners, prospective suppliers.

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