R&D Senior Engineer - React Frontend Engineer- India Development Center

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Chennai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc. is looking for an R&D Senior Engineer - React Frontend Engineer in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The role involves designing and delivering secure, high-performing user interfaces and mentoring junior developers. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and over 10 years of experience in React web applications. Knowledge in JavaScript, REST APIs, and GraphQL is required. This position offers an opportunity to work in a collaborative environment with global R&D teams.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience building React-based web applications in an enterprise environment.
• Strong JavaScript skills with a focus on clean code and maintainable UI structure.
• Hands-on experience with REST APIs and secure token/session management.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain modern React applications using clean, reusable components.
• Integrate with REST and GraphQL APIs for data fetching, caching, and error handling.
• Improve UI performance by optimizing rendering, reducing bundle size, and managing memory.

Skills

React applications

JavaScript

REST APIs

GraphQL

Redux Toolkit

UI architecture

Debugging

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related

Job description

.R&D Senior Engineer - React Frontend Engineer- India Development Center page is loaded## R&D Senior Engineer - React Frontend Engineer- India Development Centerremote type: Onsitelocations: Chennai, Tamil Nadu, Indiatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R0127538**Location:**Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India**Job ID:**R0127538**Date Posted:**2026-04-30**Company Name:**HITACHI ENERGY TECHNOLOGY SERVICES PRIVATE LIMITED**Profession (Job Category):**Engineering & Science**Job Schedule:**Full time**Remote:**No**Job Description:****The opportunity:**Join Hitachi Energy’s **India Development Centre (IDC)**, an R&D organization in Chennai and Bangalore. You will work with global R&D and research centers across 12 countries. You will help design and deliver digital solutions and product capabilities. You will build **modern**, **secure**, **high-performing** user interfaces. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, contribute to engineering best practices, and mentor other developers.**How you’ll make an impact:*** Build and maintain modern **React** applications using clean, reusable components and strong **JavaScript** skills.* Define and follow solid UI architecture, folder structure, and coding standards.* Integrate with **REST** and **GraphQL** APIs for data fetching, caching, and error handling.* Implement secure authentication and authorization flows, including token and session handling.* Improve UI performance by optimizing rendering, reducing bundle size, and managing memory efficiently.* Debug and resolve UI, state, API integration, performance, and browser-related issues.* Support and mentor junior developers, promoting best practices and continuous improvement.* Responsible for ensuring **compliance** with applicable external and internal regulations, procedures, and guidelines.* Living Hitachi Energy’s core values of **safety** and **integrity** by taking responsibility for your own actions while caring for your colleagues and the business.**Your Background:*** Required **Bachelor’s degree** in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline with **10+ years** of experience building **React**-based web applications in an enterprise environment.* Strong **JavaScript** skills with a focus on clean code and maintainable UI structure.* Hands-on experience with **REST APIs**, error handling, and secure token/session management.* Working knowledge of **GraphQL** (Apollo or similar) and modern state management (e.g., Redux Toolkit, React Query).* Work with **global R&D teams** across multiple countries and technology areas.* Opportunities to learn, mentor, and grow through challenging product development work. Primary locations: **Chennai** (India Development Centre).* Proven troubleshooting, communication, and collaboration skills.## Qualified individuals with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access the Hitachi Energy career site as a result of your disability. You may request reasonable accommodations by completing a on our website. Please include your contact information and specific details about your required accommodation to support you during the job application process.## This is solely for job seekers with disabilities requiring accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process. Messages left for other purposes will not receive a response.Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Hitachi vision around the globe.From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference.Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons.