SDE 1 - Frontend Developer

Director - Frontend | Snapmint

Location: Gurgaon (Unitech Cyber Park, Sector 39)

Work Days: Monday – Friday

Experience: 12-16 years

About Snapmint: Founded by serial entrepreneurs from IIT Bombay, Snapmint is redefining how banking works by building the experience from the ground up. Our flagship offering provides 0% interest purchase financing to over 300 million banked Indian consumers even those without credit cards — through instant credit scoring and advanced underwriting systems.

By evaluating hundreds of data points beyond traditional credit models, we deliver real-time credit approvals, seamless digital loan servicing, and repayments — revolutionizing financial access for the modern, smartphone-first Indian consumer.

https://snapmint.com/

Job Overview:

We’re looking for a Director of Frontend Engineering with a strong focus on Web (React/Next.js) to lead the design, architecture, and execution of Snapmint’s consumer-facing platforms. This role will own web engineering at scale, while also overseeing Android frontend teams to ensure consistency, performance, and a unified user experience across platforms.

You will be responsible for building and scaling high-performance, modular frontend systems that serve millions of users, with a strong emphasis on design thinking, component reusability, and engineering excellence. This is a strategic leadership role that demands a deep understanding of web technologies, system architecture, and modern frontend design patterns, coupled with the ability to mentor teams and drive execution at speed.

🔧 Key Responsibilities:

• Own the frontend web strategy, architecture, and roadmap, focusing on React.js, Next.js, and scalable design systems.
• Lead and mentor web engineers to build modular, maintainable, and high-performing web applications.
• Collaborate with Product, Design, and Backend teams to deliver intuitive and performant cross-platform experiences.
• Oversee the Android frontend team (Kotlin, Jetpack Compose), ensuring consistency in UX, shared design principles, and code quality across platforms.
• Drive the development of design systems and component libraries that scale across web and mobile.
• Champion frontend modularization and micro-frontend architecture to support faster development and easier codebase management.
• Ensure adherence to code quality, performance, security, and accessibility standards.
• Implement best-in-class observability, error tracking, and performance monitoring tools (e.g., Sentry, Firebase, Lighthouse).
• Lead UI experimentation efforts (e.g., A/B testing, feature flags), continuously improving UX based on data.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning, technical excellence, and collaborative innovation within the frontend engineering teams.
• Keep the engineering org updated with the latest in frontend tech, frameworks, and tooling.

✅ Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 12+ years of software engineering experience, with 8+ years in frontend development and 5+ years in technical leadership roles.
• Deep hands-on expertise in:

○ React.js, Next.js, JavaScript/TypeScript

○ Component-driven architecture, server-side rendering (SSR), static site generation (SSG)

○ Building and scaling design systems and modular UIs

• Strong understanding of web performance optimization, SEO, cross-browser compatibility, and accessibility standards (WCAG).
• Experience building scalable consumer-facing applications with millions of users.
• Exposure to Android frontend development (Kotlin/Jetpack Compose) with ability to guide and align mobile teams on UI/UX consistency.
• Familiarity with DevOps for frontend: CI/CD pipelines, feature flagging, analytics, and deployment strategies.
• Passion for design thinking, user-centric product development, and pixel-perfect implementation.
• Strong problem-solving, project management, and communication skills.
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Job Title: Associate Frontend Engineer

Job Summary:

We are looking for a passionate and motivated Associate Frontend Engineer with 1 to 2 years of experience to join our product engineering team. In this role, you will work closely with experienced developers and designers to build seamless, performant, and user-friendly interfaces using modern JavaScript frameworks. You’ll gain hands-on experience in building production-ready web applications and learn how to deliver high-quality UI at scale.

This opportunity is ideal for individuals who are early in their careers and eager to grow through real-world development, mentorship, and continuous learning.

Website: https://www.thealteroffice.com/about

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in developing and maintaining responsive, accessible, and performant web user interfaces.
• Work with modern JavaScript frameworks/libraries such as React, Vue, or Angular to build modular, reusable components.
• Translate UI/UX designs from tools like Figma into pixel-perfect, production-quality code.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented HTML, CSS, and JavaScript (ES6+).
• Collaborate with product managers, backend engineers, and designers to deliver complete, integrated features.
• Learn and apply best practices in state management, component-driven development, and API integration.
• Participate in code reviews, understand and follow design systems, and contribute to a culture of code quality.
• Debug and resolve cross-browser, cross-device, and performance-related UI issues.
• Use tools such as Git, CI/CD pipelines, and frontend build tools (e.g., Webpack, Vite) as part of your daily workflow.
• Begin working with TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, and popular UI libraries (e.g., Material UI, Bootstrap) to enhance development efficiency and consistency.
• Follow accessibility guidelines and responsive design principles, ensuring your UI works for all users.
• Gain exposure to linting tools, formatters, testing libraries (unit/integration/e2e), and performance profiling using browser dev tools.

Requirements:

• 1 to 2 years of experience in frontend development through internships, academic projects, freelance work, or personal side projects.
• Solid understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript (ES6+) fundamentals.
• Familiarity with at least one modern JavaScript framework (React, Vue, Angular).
• Understanding of version control systems like Git and ability to collaborate in a team-oriented development workflow.
• Willingness to learn and apply best practices in UI performance, security, accessibility, and maintainability.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and eagerness to grow through mentorship and feedback.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, agile team environment.

We are seeking a highly skilled React JS Developer with exceptional DOM manipulation expertise and real-time data handling experience to join our team. You'll be building and optimizing high-performance user interfaces for stock market trading applications where milliseconds matter and data flows continuously.

The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environments, understands the intricacies of browser performance, and has hands-on experience with WebSockets and real-time data streaming architectures.

Key Responsibilities

Core Development

• Advanced DOM Operations: Implement complex, performance-optimized DOM manipulations for real-time trading interfaces
• Real-time Data Management: Build robust WebSocket connections and handle high-frequency data streams with minimal latency
• Performance Engineering: Create lightning-fast, scalable front-end applications that process thousands of market updates per second
• Custom Component Architecture: Design and build reusable, high-performance React components optimized for trading workflows

Collaboration & Integration

• Work closely with traders, quants, and backend developers to translate complex trading requirements into intuitive interfaces
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers and product managers to create responsive, trader-focused experiences
• Integrate with real-time market data APIs and trading execution systems

Technical Excellence

• Implement sophisticated data visualizations and interactive charts using libraries like Chartjs, TradingView, or custom D3.js solutions
• Ensure cross-browser compatibility and responsiveness across multiple devices and screen sizes
• Debug and resolve complex performance issues, particularly in real-time data processing and rendering
• Maintain high-quality code through reviews, testing, and comprehensive documentation

Required Skills & Experience

React & JavaScript Mastery

• 5+ years of professional React.js development with deep understanding of React internals, hooks, and advanced patterns
• Expert-level JavaScript (ES6+) with strong proficiency in asynchronous programming, closures, and memory management
• Advanced HTML5 & CSS3 skills with focus on performance and cross-browser compatibility

Real-time & Performance Expertise

• Proven experience with WebSockets and real-time data streaming protocols
• Strong DOM manipulation skills - direct DOM access, virtual scrolling, efficient updates, and performance optimization
• RESTful API integration with experience in handling high-frequency data feeds
• Browser performance optimization - understanding of rendering pipeline, memory management, and profiling tools

Development Tools & Practices

• Proficiency with modern build tools: Webpack, Babel, Vite, or similar
• Experience with Git version control and collaborative development workflows
• Agile/Scrum development environment experience
• Understanding of testing frameworks (Jest, React Testing Library)

Financial Data Visualization

• Experience with financial charting libraries: Chartjs, TradingView, D3.js, or custom visualization solutions
• Understanding of market data structures, order books, and trading terminology
• Knowledge of data streaming optimization techniques for financial applications

Nice-to-Have Skills

Domain Expertise

• Prior experience in stock market, trading, or financial services - understanding of trading workflows, order management, risk systems
• Algorithmic trading knowledge or exposure to quantitative trading systems
• Financial market understanding - equities, derivatives, commodities

Technical Plus Points

• Backend development experience with GoLang, Python, or Node.js
• Database knowledge: SQL, NoSQL, time-series databases (InfluxDB, TimescaleDB)
• Cloud platform experience: AWS, Azure, GCP for deploying scalable applications
• Message queue systems: Redis, RabbitMQ, Kafka, NATS for real-time data processing
• Microservices architecture understanding and API design principles

Advanced Skills

• Service Worker implementation for offline-first applications
• Progressive Web App (PWA) development
• Mobile-first responsive design expertise

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent professional experience)
• 5+ years of professional React.js development with demonstrable experience in performance-critical applications
• Portfolio or examples of complex real-time applications you've built
• Financial services experience strongly preferred

Why You'll Love Working Here

We're a team that hustles—plain and simple. But we also believe life outside work matters. No cubicles, no suits—just great people doing great work in a space built for comfort and creativity.

What We Offer

💰 Competitive salary – Get paid what you're worth

🌴 Generous paid time off – Recharge and come back sharper

🌍 Work with the best – Collaborate with top-tier global talent

✈️ Adventure together – Annual offsites (mostly outside India) and regular team outings

🎯 Performance rewards – Multiple bonuses for those who go above and beyond

🏥 Health covered – Comprehensive insurance so you're always protected

⚡ Fun, not just work – On-site sports, games, and a lively workspace

🧠 Learn and lead – Regular knowledge-sharing sessions led by your peers

📚 Annual Education Stipend – Take any external course, bootcamp, or certification that makes you better at your craft

🏋️ Stay fit – Gym memberships with equal employer contribution to keep you at your best

🚚 Relocation support – Smooth move? We've got your back

🏆 Friendly competition – Work challenges and extracurricular contests to keep things exciting

We work hard, play hard, and grow together. Join us.

Type, Location : Mumbai

Desired Experience: 3+ years

Roles and Responsibilities :

What You’ll Do:

• Designing and implementing web applications using JavaScript and its frameworks (i.a. React, Vue, Angular), HTML5 and CSS3
• Working closely with the dispersed development team, client, and project manager in the SCRUM methodology
• Ensuring that programming practices and code quality are respected
• Supporting other engineers with your expertise when needed (knowledge sharing)
• Leading your colleagues’ growth and development

What you bring to the table:

• 3+ years of experience with JavaScript (good knowledge of ES2016; newer versions and TS 3+ are a plus)
• Experience in developing web applications using Angular, React, javascript, node js, MySQL/Postgres SQL/MongoDB
• Being comfortable HTML5 and CSS3
• Experience with version control systems, preferably Git
• Demonstrated tech leadership in a medium-sized team, and the ability to design a complex system
• Eagerness to learn and constantly improve yourself
• Being a team player focused on getting things done

About Mobiquity 

Founded in 2011, Mobiquity provides end-to-end omnichannel digital consulting services to trusted B2B  and B2C brands (HealthCare, Banking, IoT, Big Data, and cutting edge Web & Mobile Applications). With  over 750 employees spread across the USA, Europe, and India, 40 different nationalities combined; we  create compelling digital experiences to help our clients create the best human-centric products. Our  expertise includes Strategy, Design, Product Engineering, Analytics, and Cloud Services. Each day, 50  million users interact with our solutions. 

Our teams are inspired by technology but it doesn’t rule them. We love to learn, we are curious by nature  and committed to making a mark. Working at Mobiquity means that sometimes you’ll be working outside  your comfort zone, and you’ll work with smart people, possibly some that are even smarter than you. We  value people that judge their success by the success of the team and the happiness of customers. 

We’re also proud to be an Amazon Web Services (AWS) Premier Consulting Partner. 

Your responsibilities: 

• You will be working together with fellow junior and senior Frontend developers, helping to improve the group's skill level and exchanging new ideas.
• On a daily basis, you write JavaScript/Typescript/ES6/Angular/React and HTML5, CSS3 (SASS/LESS/Stylus)
• Closely collaborate with designers and the rest of the technical team (Backend, DevOps, QA) to make sure we’re all aligned.
• You will manage projects with open-source JavaScript and TypeScript libraries and frameworks (we're big on React and Angular), and explore new technologies (GraphQL, AppSync, Apollo). 
• Code reviews are, of course, a part of your responsibilities as well as providing high-quality work.

What it takes to excel in this role 

• Strong core JavaScript and TypeScript
• 5+ years of JavaScript development experience
• Minimum of 2 years of experience with either, Angular 5+ or React
• Experience with Webpack/Grunt/Gulp or other automated build tools
• Experience with Jasmine/Jest or other JavaScript testing frameworks and tools• Strong Experience with HTML, CSS, SASS/LESS/Stylus
• Experience with JSON, REST, Web Services
• Experience with working in an Agile environment
• Good communication(in English) and consultancy skills
• Affinity for working in a flexible, diverse and fast growing environment
• Proactive mindset focused on teamwork and continuous improvement - we want to grow together with you

Bonus 

• Experience with AWS
• Experience with React Native
• Experience with GraphQL, PWA, NodeJS
• Experience in a Fullstack position or in a lead position• Experience working in a consultancy company