Job Description
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
Good 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.
