principal Software engineer

DHL; Chennai District; Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangements

In House training programs

Job summary

DHL IT Services seeks a Frontend Developer to build scalable web applications using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript and React or Svelte. You will integrate APIs, implement reusable frontend templates, and contribute to CI/CD pipelines.

Work with data engineers, cloud engineers and data scientists in a hybrid setup, focusing on secure authentication and UI/UX excellence. English proficiency required.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript and React or Svelte.
• Experience consuming APIs, including asynchronous calls.
• Frontend testing experience (Playwright or similar).
• CI/CD experience and DevOps mindset.
• Knowledge of authentication/authorization (SSO/OAuth).
• Experience in UI/UX design and customer-focused development.
• Several years of development experience delivering sustainable code.
• Ability to create reusable templates and architectures.

Responsibilities

• Develop new web applications using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript and React or Svelte.
• Integrate APIs asynchronously to ensure seamless functionality.
• Create and maintain reusable frontend templates and components for scalability.
• Implement CI/CD pipelines for automated build, test and deployment.
• Ensure secure authentication/authorization and frontend security practices.
• Collaborate in agile teams with data engineers, cloud engineers and data scientists.

Skills

HTML

CSS

JavaScript

TypeScript

React

Svelte

API integration

Playwright

CI/CD

SSO

OAuth

UI/UX design

Agile

Data & Analytics collaboration

Templates & architectures

Tools

Kubernetes

Docker

Python (Streamlit/Chainlit)

Job description

Job Description:

Your IT Future, Delivered.

Principal Software Engineer

With a global team of 5600+ IT professionals, DHL IT Services connects people and keeps the global economy running by continuously innovating and creating sustainable digital solutions. We work beyond global borders and push boundaries across all dimensions of logistics. You can leave your mark shaping the technology backbone of the biggest logistics company of the world. All our offices have earned #GreatPlaceToWork certification, reflecting our commitment to exceptional employee experiences.

Digitalization. Simply delivered.

At IT Services, we are passionate about Frontend Developer. Our Product Management team is continuously expanding. No matter your level of proficiency, you can always grow within our diverse environment.

#DHL #DHLITServices #GreatPlace #Frontend

Grow together.

We are seeking a highly skilled Frontend Developer to join our dynamic tech hub. This role offers the opportunity to work with cutting‑edge technologies and contribute to the creation of sustainable and maintainable solutions, working in close loop with end‑users. In this role you will be supporting DHL Data & Analytics, focusing on leveraging your skillset to bring AI products to the next level, by creating a functional and usable front‑end layer. You will work alongside a globally diverse team, including Data Engineers, Cloud Engineers, DevOps Engineers, Data Scientists and Architects.

As a Frontend Developer at DHL, you will be responsible for developing new web applications using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, and React or Svelte. You'll integrate APIs asynchronously to ensure seamless functionality. Additionally, you'll create and maintain reusable frontend templates and components, enhancing scalability across multiple applications. Your role will involve designing intuitive and visually appealing interfaces, implementing CI/CD pipelines to automate build, test, and deployment processes, and ensuring secure authentication and authorization mechanisms like SSO and OAuth. You'll apply frontend security practices to protect applications and work within agile frameworks such as Scrum and Kanban.

Required Skills

• Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, and React or Svelte
• Expertise in consuming APIs (also async)
• Practical experience in frontend testing (e.g., using Playwright)
• DevOps mindset, including experience in utilizing CI/CD
• Knowledge of authentication and authorization (including SSO and OAuth)
• Experience in UI/UX design
• Analytical skills, understanding requirements and customer needs, and independence
• Several years of experience in development projects, producing sustainable and maintainable code
• Move ahead by developing standards and reusable solutions, including templates and architectures

Bonus Skills

• Agile methodologies, such as Scrum and Kanban
• Experience with frontend security concepts and security hardening
• Backend development experience
• Experience with Python web development (e.g., using Streamlit or Chainlit)
• Experience with Kubernetes and Docker containerization
• Experience with generative AI

You should have

• Certifications in some of the core technologies
• Ability to collaborate across different teams/geographies/stakeholders/levels of seniority
• Customer focus with an eye on continuous improvement
• Energetic, enthusiastic and results-oriented personality
• Ability to coach other team members, you must be a team player!
• Strong will to overcome the complexities involved in developing and supporting data pipelines

Language requirements

• English – Fluent spoken and written

An array of benefits for you

• Hybrid work arrangements to balance in-office collaboration and home flexibility.
• Annual Leave: 42 days off apart from Public / National Holidays.
• Medical Insurance: Self + Spouse + 2 children. An option to opt for Voluntary Parental Insurance (Parents / Parent -in-laws) at a nominal premium covering pre existing disease.
• In House training programs: professional and technical training certifications.