Senior Front End Developer
Full Job Description
Senior Front-End Developer (UI/UX) at Intercontinental Exchange Holdings, Inc.
Intercontinental Exchange (ICE) is seeking a highly skilled Senior Front-End Web Developer to join their team in Hyderabad, Telangana. This role is crucial for building and maintaining advanced React-based theming solutions and driving the development of a shared component library used across numerous projects. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in JavaScript, HTML, CSS, React, Redux, and TypeScript, with a strong emphasis on responsive design, accessibility standards (WCAG/ARIA), and functional programming.
As a primary contributor, you will be instrumental in enhancing user experience and ensuring accessibility across ICE's web applications. While the focus is on front-end development and UI/UX, collaboration on broader development initiatives is also expected. This position demands creativity, sharp analytical skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to work autonomously while championing best practices.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the design and development of company-wide web applications and libraries.
- Lead efforts to design, architect, and implement new software components.
- Independently manage project activities related to builds and deployments.
- Create and maintain software tests to ensure functionality and quality.
- Develop design documentation for new software and subsequent versions.
- Identify opportunities to improve and optimize applications.
- Collaborate with business analysts or product managers to understand new requirements.
- Support and mentor developers on JavaScript/web concepts.
- Adhere to team guidelines for quality and consistency.
- Follow company software development processes and standards.
Knowledge and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science; graduate degree preferred.
- 5+ years of advanced JavaScript and functional programming experience.
- 3+ years of advanced CSS experience.
- 2+ years of HTML5 techniques.
- Expert-level proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, and CSS3.
- Strong experience with React and related libraries (Redux, React Hooks).
- Proficiency in TypeScript for scalable and maintainable code.
- Familiarity with functional programming principles and component-driven development.
- Deep understanding of UI/UX best practices, responsive design, and design systems.
- Hands-on experience implementing WCAG and ARIA accessibility standards.
- Ability to collaborate with designers to translate wireframes and prototypes into high-quality interfaces.
- Experience with modern build tools (Webpack, Vite, Babel) and package managers (npm).
- Knowledge of version control systems (Git) and CI/CD pipelines.
- Familiarity with testing frameworks (Jest, React Testing Library).
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams.
- Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience contributing to or maintaining shared component libraries or design systems.
- Knowledge of performance optimization techniques for SPAs.
- Familiarity with theming systems and CSS-in-JS solutions (e.g., Styled Components, Emotion).
This is a full-time opportunity based in Hyderabad, Telangana.