Senior Digital Software Engineer -Frontend

Buckman; Chennai; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckman is seeking a Lead Digital Software Engineer – Front End in Chennai, India. You will design, develop, and maintain web interfaces, working closely with UI/UX designers to translate wireframes into high-quality code.

You will lead frontend projects, mentor junior developers, and drive best practices across architecture, deployment, and coding standards. The role requires strong React Native/Angular experience and cloud integrations.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in frontend development with React Native (iOS/Android).
• Experience with RESTful and GraphQL APIs integration.
• Strong knowledge of responsive design and UX principles.
• Experience leading frontend projects and mentoring juniors.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain web interfaces used by users.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers to implement feasible designs.
• Lead code reviews and ensure code quality and performance.
• Provide technical leadership and architectural guidance to the team.
• Create and maintain architectural documentation and deployment guides.

Skills

RESTful APIs

GraphQL

UX principles

Leadership

Agile Scrum

Team mentoring

Problem solving

Frontend development

Education

B.S. or equivalent in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related field

M.S. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related field

Tools

React Native

Angular

React JS

Dot Net Core

C# MVC

Azure DevOps

Cosmos DB

Web API

Azure IoT Hub

SQL/Cosmos DB

Job description

Job Description:

Description

Lead Digital Software Engineer – Front End

Location : Chennai, India

Required Language: English

Employment Type: Full Time

Seniority Level: Mid - Senior Level

Travel: 10%

Buckman is a privately held, global specialty chemical company with headquarters in Memphis, TN, USA, committed to safeguarding the environment, maintaining safety in the workplace, and promoting sustainable development. Buckman works proactively and collaboratively with its worldwide customers in pulp and paper, water treatment and leather industries to deliver exceptional service and innovative solutions to help boost productivity, reduce risk, improve product quality, and provide a measurable return on investment. Buckman is in the middle of a digital transformation of its businesses and focused on building the capabilities and tools in support of this.

Job Responsibilities

This role is responsible for design, development, and maintenance of web interfaces that users interact with. Their role requires a combination of technical skills, creativity, leadership, and an understanding of user experience (UX) design principles.

UI/UX Design Implementation

• Convert design mockups and wireframes into high-quality code.
• Collaborate closely with UI/UX designers to ensure the technical feasibility of designs.
• Ensure that the UI is responsive and functions correctly across a range of devices and browsers.

Development And Coding

• Participate in all phases of the software development life cycle utilizing Agile Scrum methodology in the creation of new software products. Work hands-on with development team to prepare/review detailed Technical Design, do code reviews, ensure delivery as per committed estimates with high quality.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable HTML, CSS, and JavaScript code.
• Use modern frameworks and libraries like React Native, Angular to build interactive web applications.
• Optimize web pages for performance, ensuring fast load times and smooth interactions.

Code Review And Mentorship

• Conduct Design and code reviews for the developed modules and provide detailed analysis and propose improvements based on code maintainability, scalability, performance, and reliability.
• Review code written by junior developers, providing constructive feedback and guidance.
• Mentor and support junior developers, helping them grow in their roles.
• Establish and enforce coding standards and best practices across the team.
• Technical Leadership: Provide technical guidance and mentorship to development teams, ensuring best practices in architecture, design, and deployment.
• Collaboration: Work closely with product owners, developers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver robust solutions.
• Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive architectural documentation and deployment guides.
• Innovation: Stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in solution architecture, advocating for their adoption where appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• B.S. or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related engineering / technical field plus 6+ years of experience OR
• M.S. (or equivalent experience) in in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related engineering / technical field plus 6+ years of experience
• Experience: Minimum of 7 years in front end mobile development with strong proficiency in modern front-end frameworks/libraries like React Native (iOS/Android)
• Experience integrating mobile applications with RESTful and GraphQL APIs. Familiarity with third-party SDKs and libraries for mobile applications.
• Knowledge of optimizing mobile applications for performance, including understanding the constraints of mobile devices.
• Experience creating responsive and adaptive designs that work well on various screen sizes and devices.
• Demonstrated experience in leading frontend development projects, including planning, execution, and delivery. Technical Management and Delivery of products.
• Cloud: Azure Services - Min 5 Years of experience in Integration with Azure IoT Hub, Functions, Cosmos DB, Service Bus Queue, Key Vault Stream Analytics, Web API, Azure Data Factory, SQL Azure, Azure AD
• Development: Dot Net Core, C# MVC, React JS, React native - Min 5 Years
• Azure DevOps and Infrastructure - Min 3 Years
• Relational/ Non -Relational Database (SQL/Cosmos DB) - Min 5 Years
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and strategically.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Skills

• Microsoft Certified Technical Architect (AZ 305 - Preferred to Have)
• Experience working on IOT Platforms (Design and Development) - Min 3 Years
• Experience with full stack SaaS development.
• Deployment: Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automation tools, and deployment strategies.