Senior Software Engineer - Frontend

Join PayPal, a global leader in digital payments, as a Senior Software Engineer specializing in Frontend development. This role is based in Chennai, India. We are seeking a talented individual to deliver comprehensive solutions across the entire Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), including design, implementation, testing, delivery, and operations. You will advise management on project-level issues, guide junior engineers, and operate with a high degree of autonomy, making technical decisions grounded in internal conventions and industry best practices.

Responsibilities:

• Independently design, code, and test complex features, while also leading and mentoring other engineers.
• Contribute to building robust engineering teams and driving both technology and product innovation through rapid prototyping and iterative development.
• Serve as a technical subject matter expert, representing the full internal and external capabilities of the platform.
• Lead complex architectural discussions involving multiple systems.
• Identify product or functionality gaps and collaborate with internal product and technology teams to define necessary development for solution delivery.
• Drive integration efforts and lead critical workstreams for strategic initiatives sponsored by senior executives.
• Foster engineering excellence through Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) practices.
• Proactively identify and troubleshoot integration or technical issues.
• Write comprehensive tests for existing and new code to maintain compatibility.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience and a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in Frontend Development building successful production software systems.
• Proficiency in designing, developing, and maintaining frontend applications using JavaScript, TypeScript, Node.js, React, and other relevant technologies.
• Experience with web frontend technologies such as HTML5, CSS3, Webpack, and Bootstrap.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field is preferred.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with product managers, designers, and backend engineers to implement user-friendly features and interfaces.
• Skilled in writing clean, efficient, and well-documented code following industry best practices and coding standards.
• Experience optimizing frontend applications for maximum speed, scalability, and responsiveness.
• Experience conducting code reviews to ensure code quality, maintainability, and adherence to established standards.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and debug frontend issues, providing timely resolution and maintaining system integrity.
• Commitment to staying up-to-date with the latest frontend development trends, tools, and technologies, and recommending best practices to enhance team productivity and product quality.
• Experience participating in Agile development processes, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, sprint reviews, and retrospectives.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers, providing guidance, support, and knowledge sharing.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Demonstrate a high level of curiosity, passion for technology, pride of ownership, and a strive for excellence.