Tech & Digital-Software Engineer-Frontend

Job Title: Software Engineer - Frontend Job Details: Business Unit: IT, SHIKHAR COE Reports to: Lead Frontend Engineer Location: Mumbai / Bengaluru Job Function: Software Engineering Role Type: IC Role Direct Reportees: Nil Travel Required: No Job Band Range: E1 to E3 JD Created Date: 05th March 2024 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. Efficiently implement concepts of asynchronous request handling, partial page updates, and AJAX. Understand available APIs/RESTful microservices/others and integrate them to deliver enriching front-end experiences. Implement secure coding practices to pass vulnerability assessments. Contribute to Low Level Design Documents for UI Development Section. Design Unit Test Cases for standalone UI testing. 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: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related area. Key Skills: Good understanding of UX guidelines and key design principles. Technical expertise in building digital product(s) and browser-based debugging. Understanding of HTML5.0, CSS, JavaScript. Knowledge & experience in front-end programming languages & frameworks like React, Material UI. Knowledge of responsive and adaptive design and integration with APIs. Knowledge of OWASP Guidelines and vulnerabilities. Bonus: experience/exposure in developing mobile apps (hybrid and/or native). Experience Required: 2-6 years of experience as a front-end developer. 2+ 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. Skills Refer to the Job Description About HDFC Bank HDFC Bank is one of India’s leading private banks. The Housing Development Finance Corporation Limited or HDFC Ltd was among the first financial institutions in India to receive an “in principle” approval from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to set up a bank in the private sector. This was done as part of RBI’s policy for liberalization of the Indian banking industry in 1994. HDFC Bank was incorporated in August 1994 in the name of HDFC Bank Limited, with its registered office in Mumbai, India. The bank commenced operations as a Scheduled Commercial Bank in January 1995. As of March 31, 2026, the Bank’s distribution network was at 9,689 branches and 21,172 ATMs across 4,175 cities / towns as against 9,455 branches and 21,139 ATMs across 4,150 cities / towns as of March 31, 2025. 50% of the branches are in semi-urban and rural areas. In addition, the Bank has 14,400 business correspondents, which are primarily manned by Common Service Centres (CSC). The Bank’s international operations comprise five branch View more