Principal Software Engineer

Principal Software Engineer (Frontend) at mPokket - Bengaluru, Karnataka

mPokket is seeking a talented and self-driven Principal Software Engineer with a frontend focus to join their dynamic team in Bengaluru, Karnataka. This role is ideal for individuals who excel in fast-paced environments, possess a strong bias for action, are creative problem-solvers, and are highly detail-oriented. Join us in shaping the future of our user interfaces and contributing to innovative frontend solutions.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the development team to understand and define application UI requirements.
• Partner with UX/UI Designers to translate wireframes and design concepts into functional software.
• Provide architectural guidance and support to the frontend development team.
• Develop modern, reusable user interface elements leveraging advanced React concepts and patterns.
• Build elegant and intuitive designs using React.js, focusing on code reusability.
• Configure and manage server environments essential for frontend deployments.
• Proactively monitor and optimize frontend performance to ensure seamless, bug-free operations.
• Conduct thorough testing of the frontend system to identify and resolve bugs and errors.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation for all frontend modules of the application.
• Stay abreast of the latest advancements and emerging trends within the software development industry.
• Troubleshoot production incidents, conduct detailed root cause analysis (RCA), and implement effective solutions.

Qualifications & Requirements

• A minimum of 6-8 years of hands-on experience as a ReactJS Developer.
• Exceptional proficiency in React.js, including its core principles and popular development workflows.
• Strong command of fundamental frontend programming languages: HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Solid understanding and experience with micro frontend frameworks and architectures.
• Proven ability to accurately translate wireframes and UI designs into high-quality, maintainable code.
• Good grasp of object-oriented programming principles, design patterns, and data structures.
• Essential knowledge and experience working with RESTful APIs.
• Familiarity with software packaging tools such as Webpack or Vite.
• Proficiency in modern JavaScript standards, including TypeScript and ES6+.
• Mandatory experience working within Agile methodologies, particularly Scrum.
• Basic to intermediate understanding of code versioning tools like Git, SVN, or similar.
• Bachelor's degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field.
• A collaborative team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated strong analytical, logical reasoning, and design capabilities.
• Proven ability to effectively manage multiple concurrent projects.
• Effective time management skills to meet project deadlines.