Senior Developer

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Job Summary

Highly skilled Lead UI Developer with a primary focus on ReactJS and associated technologies to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in developing user interfaces, leading development teams, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions. This role requires a deep understanding of front-end technologies, UI / UX principles, and software development best practices.

Key Responsibilities

Strategy

Lead the design and development of user interfaces using ReactJS, Redux, Redux-Saga, and Redux-Thunk.

Implement and maintain RESTful services and ensure seamless integration with front-end components.

Develop and maintain CSS styles and ensure responsive design across different devices.

Utilize Node.js and npm package managers

Write and maintain advanced JavaScript code, ensuring high performance and compatibility across browsers.

Conduct unit testing using Jest with Enzyme and React Testing Library to ensure code quality and reliability.

Configure and manage HTTP servers and Nginx for optimal performance and security.

Implement microfrontend architecture to enable scalable and maintainable codebases.

Understands and implements Groups Technology standards.

Business

Collaborate with UX / UI designers to translate user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and mock-ups into functional user interfaces.

Maintain and update style guides to ensure consistent design language across the application.

Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies to ensure the application remains modern and competitive.

Align technical projects with business goals and objectives to deliver value to stakeholders.

Work with product owners and leads to prioritize features and improvements based on business needs and user feedback.

Processes

eSDLC Process, Scrum / Agile, Versioning and Release Management

People & Talent

Provide mentorship and guidance to other UI developers and foster a collaborative team environment.

Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members.

Foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement within the development team.

Assist in the recruitment and onboarding of new team members.

Conduct regular performance reviews and provide feedback to team members of different roles.

Risk Management

Perform code quality checks using SonarQube or similar tools to ensure maintainability and adherence to coding standards.

Utilize basic Linux / Unix commands for server management and deployment tasks.

Assist in troubleshooting and resolving performance issues and bugs.

Ensure compliance with security best practices and data protection regulations.

Implement measures to mitigate risks associated with software development and deployment.

Identifies and reports potential issues and risks in delivery, and works with team to provide mitigation steps or fix options to close the risk.

Governance

Utilize GIT for version control and collaborate with the team using branching and merging strategies.

Integrate continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI / CD) pipelines using Jenkins.

Ensure adherence to development processes and best practices.

Document technical specifications and development processes.

Ensure that all development activities comply with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.

Key stakeholders

Delivery Lead, Scrum Lead, Scrum Team, Product Owner, Production Engineering Team

Other Responsibilities

Embed Here for good and Group's brand and values in Do the right thing, Never Settle, Better together [India / IT-Projects-IC-T&A / ESG]; Perform other responsibilities assigned under Group, Country, Business or Functional policies and procedures; Multiple functions (double hats); [List all responsibilities associated with the role]

Standard Job Requirements

Preferably 7-10 Years of experience in Application Development using ReactJS with Redux, CSS, REST(see technical competence below)

Strong understanding of fundamental architecture and design principles, object-orientation principles, and coding standards.

Experience in building extensible and scalable solutions

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Good knowledge in DevOps, CI-CD

Understanding on source control, versioning, branching etc.

Experienced in Agile methodology and Waterfall models

Strong experience in Application Delivery, that also includes Production Support

Good presentation and documentation skills

Ability to learn and adapt to new technologies and frameworks

Awareness about Release Management

Strong team player who can collaborate effectively with relevant stakeholders

Technical Competence

Must Have

ReactJS with Redux

Redux middleware like Redux-Saga, Redux-Thunk, etc.

Knowledge on WebServices, REST

CSS processors like Sass, Less, etc.

Nodejs and package managers (npm / yarn)

JavaScript Utility Libraries like Underscore, Lodash, etc.

Unit tests using Jest with Enzyme or React Testing Library

Understanding of GIT, Jenkins, SonarQube or other related tools

Strong in Advanced JavaScript (ES6), HTML5, CSS3

Good knowledge of web standards, security, accessibility, and browser compatibility

Understanding of continuous build concept with GIT, Jenkins, SonarQube or other related tools

Knowledge of Linux commands

Knowledge in configuring and maintaining HTTP servers (Apache HTTP / NGINX)

Quickly learn and adapt to new tools, technologies, and frameworks related to UI / UX

Good to Have

Basic Linux / Unix Commands

GitHub Co-pilot

Designing UI elements like input controls, navigable components etc.

Knowledge in creating user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and mock-ups

Experience in collaborating with product, engineering, and management functions

Developing and maintaining style guide documents

Presenting ideas, concepts, and solutions to relevant stakeholders

Knowledge on Microfrontend and with an implementation knowledge is desirable

Qualifications

Education-Any degree

Training-Any relevant traning based on the skill requirements above

Certifications-Any relevant certifications based on the skill requirements above

Languages-ReactJS with Redux, Redux-Saga, Redux-Thunk, React Testing Library, etc, REST Services, CSS, Node and npm package managers, Advanced JavaScript, Unit Tests : Jest with Enzyme, React Testing Library, HTTP and Nginx config

Skills and Experience

React JS with Redux

REST Services & CSS

Microservices

Containerization / Kubernetes / Docker (OCP / SKE)

HTTP commands

Other related java frameworks / libraries

About Standard Chartered

We're an international bank, nimble enough to act, big enough for impact. For more than 170 years, we've worked to make a positive difference for our clients, communities, and each other. We question the status quo, love a challenge and enjoy finding new opportunities to grow and do better than before. If you're looking for a career with purpose and you want to work for a bank making a difference, we want to hear from you. You can count on us to celebrate your unique talents and we can't wait to see the talents you can bring us.

Our purpose, to drive commerce and prosperity through our unique diversity, together with our brand promise, to be here for good are achieved by how we each live our valued behaviours. When you work with us, you'll see how we value difference and advocate inclusion.

Together we : Do the right thing

and are assertive, challenge one another, and live with integrity, while putting the client at the heart of what we do

Never settle,

continuously striving to improve and innovate, keeping things simple and learning from doing well, and not so well

Are better together,

we can be ourselves, be inclusive, see more good in others, and work collectively to build for the long term

What we offer

In line with our Fair Pay Charter,

we offer a competitive salary and benefits to support your mental, physical, financial and social wellbeing.

Core bank funding for retirement savings, medical and life insurance,

with flexible and voluntary benefits available in some locations.

Time-off

including annual leave, parental / maternity (20 weeks), sabbatical (12 months maximum) and volunteering leave (3 days), along with minimum global standards for annual and public holiday, which is combined to 30 days minimum.

Flexible working

options based around home and office locations, with flexible working patterns.

Proactive wellbeing support

through Unmind, a market-leading digital wellbeing platform, development courses for resilience and other human skills, global Employee Assistance Programme, sick leave, mental health first-aiders and all sorts of self-help toolkits

A continuous learning culture

to support your growth, with opportunities to reskill and upskill and access to physical, virtual and digital learning.

Being part of an inclusive and values driven organisation,

one that embraces and celebrates our unique diversity, across our teams, business functions and geographies - everyone feels respected and can realise their full potential.