Lead Software Engineer - Front End Developer (Angular / React)

Fidelity; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,600,000 - 3,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Fidelity is seeking a Lead Front End Engineer to drive development of scalable Angular and React applications. You will own features end-to-end, collaborating with product, design, and backend teams in a fast-paced marketing tech domain.

You will champion performance, accessibility, testing, and modern front-end practices while mentoring peers and shaping the UI strategy across digital programs.

Qualifications

• Proficient in HTML5, CSS3, and modern JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Experience with React and Angular; exposure to Vue.js is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of state management and UI component design.
• Familiar with REST APIs, CI/CD, and version control pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead frontend development across Angular/React projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver features end-to-end.
• Ensure performance, accessibility, and cross-browser compatibility.
• Mentor teammates and participate in code reviews and design discussions.

Skills

HTML5

CSS3

JavaScript

TypeScript

React

Angular

Vue.js

Redux

UI Component Development

Web Accessibility

Web Performance

Cross-Browser Compatibility

Agile/Scrum

Problem Solving

Communication

Tools

Git

GitHub

GitLab

Azure DevOps

Jenkins

Webpack

Vite

Babel

npm

Yarn

Jest

Cypress

Playwright

Job description

Job Description

Job Title - Lead - Software Engineer - Front End Developer (Angular / React)

The Purpose of This Role

Our teams build and contribute to Fidelity's digital presence. As a Lead Software Engineer in the Fidelity's Marketing Technology Domain, you will build applications supporting Fidelity's world class marketing programs. You will be a full stack developer responsible for developing applications in a highly distributed environment. You will own entire features from concept to deployment working as part of our cross-functional teams. You'll have the opportunity to contribute ideas to improve our products as well as develop your skills, learn new technologies and languages, and continue to learn. We're looking for highly motivated individuals who work well in a collaborative, iterative, and fast-paced environment.

While we value smart technologists, we are fanatics about our Culture Code that promotes leadership at all levels. Associates who demonstrate curiosity to learn, who step up and take lead and take ownership of their projects and those that thrive by sharing knowledge are what would make you a great cultural fit.

The Value You Deliver

• You have a passion for technology and can navigate your way across complex and rapidly changing landscapes by staying on top of latest trends and thrive by sharing knowledge.
• As a Lead Software Engineer with expertise and experience in developing applications including new developments, enhancements, maintenance, and support. The role involves continuous collaboration with partners, iterative understanding of requirements, following Fidelity best practices / methodologies, thorough understanding of the technology roadmap, advancement to design / development process
• You will be primarily responsible for contributing to development by coordinating user requirements, schedules, and activities, evaluating technical systems designs, contributing to team meetings, troubleshooting development and production issues across multiple environments, and constructing software that meets requirements, promotes reuse, is cost effective, maintainable, and highly performant.
• You will be responsible for supporting product release activities (QA, deployment); participate in product installation & post install support.
• You will need to constantly update professional knowledge by researching new technologies and software products, participating in educational/training opportunities.

The Skills that are Key to this role

Technical / Behavioral

• Strong proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+), and TypeScript.
• Hands-on experience with modern front-end frameworks/libraries such as React, Angular, Vue.js, or similar.
• Experience building responsive, accessible, and cross-browser compatible web applications.
• Strong understanding of state management solutions (Redux, Context API, NgRx, Pinia, etc.).
• Expertise in UI component development and modern CSS frameworks such as Bootstrap, Tailwind CSS, or Material UI.
• Experience with REST APIs and client-side data integration.
• Proficiency in version control systems such as Git and platforms like GitHub, GitLab, or Azure DevOps.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices using tools such as Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, or GitLab CI.
• Knowledge of build and bundling tools such as Webpack, Vite, Babel, npm, and Yarn.
• Experience with automated testing frameworks including Jest, Jasmine, Karma, Cypress, Playwright, Selenium, or Protractor.
• Understanding of web performance optimization, lazy loading, code splitting, and browser rendering concepts.
• Experience developing applications in cloud environments such as Azure, AWS, or GCP.
• Familiarity with micro-frontend architecture, component-driven development, and design systems.
• Strong understanding of security best practices including OWASP guidelines, authentication, authorization, and secure coding practices.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments, participating in requirement discussions, technical design reviews, and sprint planning activities.
• Knowledge of Progressive Web Applications (PWA), Web Components, and modern web standards.
• Ability to troubleshoot, debug, and optimize front-end applications using browser developer tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Quick learner and willing to adapt and learn new technologies
• Great attitude, team player and effective contributor
• Experience working with distributed teams in different time-zones

How Your Work Impacts the Organization

We believe that diversity in background and experience will foster an inclusive and engaging work environment for our employees. This ultimately enables us to deliver a better product for our customers. Being technically competent is only telling half the story. We believe that delivering the best possible customer experience requires an artful blend of human ingenuity and technology. While we value smart