Photon

Sr Frontend Developer, React - Chennai

Photon  •  Republic of India (Onsite)  •  25 days ago
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Job Description



We are looking for an experienced Senior Frontend Engineer with strong expertise in building scalable and high-performance web applications using React. The ideal candidate will lead frontend development efforts, define UI architecture, mentor team members, and deliver seamless user experiences across modern web platforms.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead the design and development of scalable frontend applications using React.js

Architect reusable UI components and front-end libraries for future use

Collaborate with UX/UI designers, backend developers, and product teams

Translate business requirements into high-quality, responsive user interfaces

Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and performance

Ensure cross-browser compatibility and mobile responsiveness

Implement state management solutions (Redux, Context API, etc.)

Integrate RESTful APIs / GraphQL services with frontend applications

Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code

Conduct code reviews and enforce frontend best practices

Mentor junior and mid-level developers

Drive frontend technical decisions and improvements

Participate in Agile ceremonies (sprint planning, stand-ups, retrospectives)

Required Skills & Qualifications:

7+ years of experience in frontend development

Strong expertise in JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, and modern ES6+ features

Extensive experience with React.js and its ecosystem

Deep understanding of component-based architecture

Experience with state management tools (Redux, MobX, or Context API)

Strong knowledge of REST APIs / GraphQL integration

Experience with build tools like Webpack, Vite, Babel

Familiarity with version control systems like Git

Good understanding of responsive design and UI/UX principles

Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments

Preferred Skills:

Experience with TypeScript

Knowledge of testing frameworks (Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress)

Experience with CI/CD pipelines

Familiarity with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)

Exposure to micro frontend architecture

Performance tuning and frontend optimization techniques

Leadership Expectations (Senior Role):

Define and drive frontend architecture standards

Mentor and guide development teams

Review and improve code quality across the team

Contribute to technical roadmap and innovation

Take ownership of end-to-end frontend delivery

Soft Skills:

Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking

Excellent communication and stakeholder management

Ability to work in fast-paced environments

Strong ownership and accountability

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About Photon

Photon, a global leader in AI and digital solutions, helps clients accelerate AI adoption and embrace DigitalHyper-expansion® to ‘make tomorrow happen today’. We work with 40% of the Fortune 100, enabling them to stay agile and future-ready in an era of converging digital and AI boundaries. Powering billions of touchpoints a day, Photon combines AI management, digital innovation, product design thinking, and engineering excellence to drive lasting transformation for F500 clients. We employ several thousand people across dozens of countries. Learn more at www.photon.com

Industry
IT & Software
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
London, GB
Year Founded
2007
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