Tech & Digital-Lead Software Engineer-Frontend

Hdfc Bank; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 4,000,000 - 7,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Hdfc Bank leads the search for a Lead Software Engineer-Frontend to architect and deliver scalable UI across web and mobile platforms, collaborating with backend teams and product owners in an agile setting. The role emphasizes ownership of frontend architecture using React and Material UI, performance optimization, security, and accessibility, while mentoring engineers to deliver high-impact features.

Your work will involve integrating with APIs, driving modern UI practices, and contributing to

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience as a front-end developer.
• 3+ years leading an engineering front-end team in fast-paced sprints.

Responsibilities

• Build & deliver new features in complex digital products in an agile process.
• Install, configure, and maintain libraries required for frontend development.
• Keep up-to-date with UI frameworks and trends.
• Collaborate with Backend Developers for seamless software behavior.
• Implement secure coding practices to pass vulnerability assessments.
• Design unit tests for standalone UI components.
• Create reusable frontend components to reduce delivery time.

Skills

UX guidelines

Frontend debugging

HTML5

CSS

JavaScript

React

Material UI

Responsive design

APIs integration

OWASP security

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT

Tools

React

Material UI

HTML5

CSS

JavaScript

Job description

Job Title

Lead Software Engineer-Frontend

Job Details

Business Unit: IT

Team: FynDNA

Reports to: Engineering Manager

Location: Mumbai / Bengaluru

Job Function: Software Engineering

Role Type: IC Role

Direct Reportees: Nil

Travel Required: No

Job Band Range: D1/D2

JD Created Date: 05th March 2024

Approved by: Ajay Kapoor, A0317

Version No: 1.0

Job Purpose

• Build User Interfaces for web, mobile, and other devices.


• Integrate application front end with application business layer / API connectors.


• Optimize applications for speed, scalability, reliability, and security.

Job Responsibilities

• Build & deliver new features in complex digital product(s) in an agile development process.


• Install, configure, and maintain libraries required for application development.


• Keep abreast of the latest trends / technologies in UI Development Frameworks.


• Collaborate with Backend Developers to ensure smooth functioning of the software.


• Put debug tools in place to quickly analyze bottlenecks.


• Work with teams on Test Driven Development methods.


• Create reusable frontend components to reduce TAT in delivery of new requirements.


• Efficiently implement concepts of asynchronous request handling, partial page updates, and AJAX.


• Understand and integrate available APIs/RESTful microservices/others from the enterprise repository.


• Implement secure coding practices to pass vulnerability and related assessments.


• Contribute to Low Level Design Documents for UI Development Section.


• Design Unit Test Cases for standalone UI testing.


• Build Reusable artifacts/toolkits.


• Perform Peer Reviews and identify code vulnerabilities/areas of improvement.


• Understand cross-browser compatibility issues and implement workarounds.


• Work comfortably in an agile development organization with an established DevSecOps process.

Educational Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Computer Science, IT or related area.

Key Skills

• Master in UX guidelines and key design principles.


• Technical expertise in building digital product(s) and browser-based debugging.


• Master in HTML5.0, CSS, JavaScript.


• Expert in front-end programming languages & frameworks of React, Material UI.


• Experience in responsive and adaptive design and integration with APIs.


• Knowledge of performance testing tools/softwares.


• Knowledge of OWASP Guidelines and vulnerabilities.


• Bonus: experience/exposure in developing mobile apps (hybrid and/or native).

Experience Required

• 10+ years of experience as a front-end developer.


• 3+ years of experience as a front-end developer for an engineering team within fast-paced sprint cycles.

Major Stakeholders

• Internal: QA Function Team members, Engineering Leads, Product Owner, Business domain experts, IT audit, BTG Unit team members.


• External: Partners, prospective suppliers.

Required Skills

Refer to the Job Description