Senior Frontend Software Engineer

NielsenIQ; Chennai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working environment

Volunteer time off

LinkedIn Learning

Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

Job summary

NIQ is hiring a Senior Frontend Engineer to lead the client-side of a sophisticated UI and drive the long-term UI strategy. You will work with React and TypeScript to build scalable, high-performance web applications, applying DDD principles and collaborating across teams on cloud-native solutions.

The role requires 6+ years in Javascript/HTML/CSS and 3+ years in React/TypeScript, with experience in UI infrastructure, Storybook, Styled Components, Kubernetes, Docker, and SQL databases.

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of Javascript, HTML and CSS experience.
• At least 3 years of React & TypeScript experience, developing web applications.
• B.Sc in computer science or equivalent.
• Experience in developing UI infrastructure (UI components).
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Designs and implements scalable, maintainable, and high-performance applications.
• Responsibility for the client side of the application (a highly sophisticated User Interface).
• Define and drive the long-term UI product strategy.
• Applies domain-driven design (DDD) principles to complex business logic.
• Optimizes code for performance, scalability, and observability.

Skills

Javascript

HTML

CSS

React

TypeScript

UI infrastructure

Communication

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Product understanding

Education

B.Sc in computer science or equivalent

Tools

Storybook

Styled Components

Kubernetes

Docker

SQL/databases

Job description

Senior Frontend Engineer with React and Typescript

Job Description

Senior Software Engineer, Chennai/Pune NIQ, NIQ, a well-funded company, develops a cloud-based, self-service customer analytics and personalization solution for retailers. This solution helps retailers leverage their customer data to improve loyalty and engagement. We are looking for a highly motivated and creative Frontend Software Engineer to join our growing team, who can lead, initiate, create, and optimize our data and analytics technologies while pushing the company's data management systems to the next step.

Responsibilities

• Designs and implements scalable, maintainable, and high-performance applications.
• Responsibility for the client side of the application (a highly sophisticated User Interface)
• Define and drive the long-term UI product strategy
• Applies domain-driven design (DDD) principles to complex business logic.
• Optimizes code for performance, scalability, and observability.
• Uses profiling tools to analyze performance bottlenecks and optimize application response times.
• Works with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and understands cloud-native development principles.
• Contributes to architectural decisions and evaluates emerging technologies for adoption.
• Implements security measures such as OAuth, JWT, encryption.
• Provides technical mentorship and shares best practices across teams.
• Integrates AI-driven coding, testing, and documentation into daily workflow with high accuracy.

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of Javascript, HTML and CSS experience
• At least 3 years of React & TypeScript experience, developing web applications
• B.Sc in computer science or equivalent
• Experience in developing UI infrastructure (UI components)
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Be highly detail oriented yet a strong business & product understanding
• Self-motivated and able to define, plan and implement goals, tasks and projects

Requirements

• Experience in Storybook
• Experience with Styled Components
• Kubernetes & Docker
• SQL / Databases
• Frontend testing - unit and components

Additional Information

NIQ may utilize artificial intelligence (AI) tools at various stages of the recruitment process, including résumé screening, candidate assessments, interview scheduling, job matching, communication support, and certain administrative tasks that help streamline workflows. These tools are intended to improve efficiency and support fair and consistent evaluation based on job-related criteria. All use of AI is governed by NIQ’s principles of fairness, transparency, human oversight, and inclusion. Final hiring decisions are made exclusively by humans. NIQ regularly reviews its AI tools to help mitigate bias and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations. If you have questions, require accommodations, or wish to request human review were permitted by law, please contact your local HR representative. For more information, please visit NIQ’s AI Safety Policies and Guiding Principles: https://nielseniq.com/global/en/info/niqs-ai-safety-policies/

Our Benefits

• Flexible working environment
• Volunteer time off
• LinkedIn Learning
• Employee-Assistance-Program (EAP)

About NIQ

NIQ is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. In 2023, NIQ combined with GfK, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms—NIQ delivers the Full View.

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Experience Level

Senior Level