UI Engineer

Citigroup Inc.; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi is seeking a skilled UI Engineer to join our Enterprise Frontend Engineering team. You will design, develop, and maintain high-performance, scalable user interfaces for enterprise-grade apps, collaborating with product managers, UX/UI designers, and backend engineers to translate complex requirements into robust code.

The ideal candidate will have expertise in modern frontend tech, a sharp eye for detail, and a strong commitment to performance, accessibility, and security standards while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field.
• 3+ years of frontend development focusing on enterprise-grade apps.
• Strong expertise in React.js, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, and modern JavaScript.
• Experience with RESTful/GraphQL APIs and state management.
• Knowledge of Webpack Module Federation or similar micro-frontends is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-performance frontend interfaces.
• Collaborate with product, UX/UI, backend engineers, and stakeholders.
• Implement quality, accessibility, and security standards.
• Contribute to design system, component library, and reusable patterns.

Skills

React.js

TypeScript

HTML5

CSS3

JavaScript (ES6+)

Git

CI/CD

Webpack Module Federation

Single-spa

Docker

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT

Tools

GitHub

CI/CD tooling

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and passionateUI Engineer to join our Enterprise Frontend Engineering team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining high-performance, scalable, and visually stunning user interfaces for our enterprise-grade applications. You will collaborate closely with product managers, UX/UI designers, backend engineers, and other stakeholders to translate complex requirements and design wireframes into clean, robust, and maintainable code.

The ideal candidate is an expert in modern frontend technologies, possesses a strong eye for detail, and is committed to delivering exceptional user experiences while adhering to strict performance, accessibility, and security standards.

Key Responsibilities

1. Architecture & Development

• Feature Implementation: Design and build responsive, accessible, and high-performance web applications using modern frontend frameworks (primarily React and TypeScript).
• Component Library & Design Systems: Contribute to and leverage our enterprise design system to ensure visual consistency, reusability, and brand alignment across all applications.
• State Management & Data Flow: Implement efficient state management solutions and integrate with RESTful and GraphQL APIs.
• Micro-Frontends: Design and develop modular, decoupled frontend architectures (Micro-frontends) using Module Federation or similar patterns to support independent deployment.

2. Quality, Testing & Performance

• Code Quality: Write clean, well-documented, and testable code adhering to industry best practices and team standards. Participate in rigorous code reviews.
• Testing: Implement comprehensive testing strategies, including unit tests (Jest/React Testing Library), integration tests, and end-to-end tests (Cypress/Playwright).
• Performance Optimization: Monitor, profile, and optimize frontend performance.

3. Collaboration & Agile Practices

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with UX/UI designers to ensure technical feasibility of designs and maintain high fidelity from design to production.
• Agile Delivery: Participate actively in Agile/Scrum ceremonies (sprint planning, daily stand-ups, retrospectives) and contribute to continuous process improvement.
• Mentorship: Mentor junior and mid-level engineers, sharing knowledge of frontend best practices, design patterns, and emerging technologies.

Technical Skills & Qualifications

Required Technical Skills:

• Core Web Technologies: Deep expertise in semantic HTML5, CSS3 (including modern layouts like Flexbox and Grid), and modern JavaScript (ES6+).
• Frontend Frameworks: Strong, production-proven experience with React.js and its ecosystem.
• Type Safety: Strong proficiency in TypeScript for building robust, type-safe applications.
• Version Control & CI/CD: Advanced knowledge of Git and Git-based workflows (GitHub/Bitbucket). Experience with CI/CD pipelines.

Preferred Technical Skills:

• Micro-Frontend Architecture: Experience with Webpack Module Federation or single-spa.
• Containerization: Basic understanding of Docker and containerized deployments.

Professional Competencies

• Problem Solving: Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex frontend performance and rendering issues.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• User-Centric Mindset: A strong empathy for the end-user and a commitment to delivering intuitive, frictionless user experiences.
• Continuous Learning: A proactive attitude toward learning new technologies, frameworks, and industry trends.

Education & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Experience:
  • UI Engineer level: 3+ years of professional software development experience, with a strong focus on frontend engineering.
  • Senior UI Engineer level: 5+ years of professional frontend experience, with a track record of leading technical initiatives and mentoring team members.

Job Family Group:

Technology

Job Family:

Applications Development

Time Type:

Full time

Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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