Upstox Looking for Upstox – SDE – III (Frontend) at Mumbai, Maharashtra, India Full Time

SDE – III (Frontend) Mumbai

Technology Engineering /

Full-time

/ Hybrid

About Us

Upstox is one of India’s leading Fin-Tech companies with a mission to simplify trading & investing to make it easily accessible to the masses. We aim to enable everyone, from new investors to seasoned traders, to invest across multiple categories with our state-of-the-art trade & investment platform and commission-free pricing. We offer numerous asset categories to invest in, like Stocks, Digital Gold, IPOs, Mutual Funds, and more.

By focusing on our customers needs and equipping them with personalized yet powerful tools, we witnessed a steep growth of 800 PERCENT in our customer base from 25 Thousand in 2017 to 2 Lakh in 2019. With 1500 PERCENT growth in 2020, currently, over 3 million customers trust us with their investment decisions, thus setting us on the course to become an industry leader in the country.

The company was founded in 2009 by Ravi Kumar and Shrinivas Viswanath, and in2016 Kavitha Subramanian joined as the third co-founder. Backed by Ratan Tata, weraised $4 million in Series A funding (2016) led by Kalaari Capital. In 2019, US-based investment firm Tiger Global Management invested $25 million in a Series B funding round. Visit our Linkedin page to learn more about us.

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About The Team

We are a Formula-1 team where every millisecond counts. Here, we are continuously innovating and building highly scalable backend systems and strategies that give a seamless experience to our customers even during large volumes of traffic hitting our systems.

A Glimpse Of What We Do

Creating and improving multiple products via continuous delivery Embrace and enable DevOps culture within the organization Data driven approach to build new products and features Build new tech innovations to improve business processes and enable our various departments to help service our customers better.

What We Want

We are looking for talented engineers with strong foundations who can learn and pick up new tools on the fly. We want you to share our passion for developing products that will help change the landscape for fin-tech in India. You would be working with the latest web technologies to build new features, improve performance and reliability of existing features, and improve our development processes as we scale our company.

Role Overview

As a Senior Software Development Engineer (SDE-3) specializing in React.js web front-end, you will be a pivotal contributor to the development and enhancement of our back-office software. Your role will involve translating user requirements into engaging and responsive user interfaces, ensuring an exceptional user experience.

Key Responsibilities

Design and develop scalable and efficient React.js components for the web front-end.

Collaborate with UX/UI designers to implement visually appealing and user-friendly interfaces.

Implement responsive design principles to ensure seamless user experiences across devices.

Mentor and guide junior developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.

Conduct code reviews to maintain high code quality standards.

Stay updated with the latest trends and best practices in front-end development.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. 6 years of professional experience in front-end development with a focus on React.js .

Proficient in JavaScript, HTML, and CSS.

Proven experience in building and optimizing user interfaces for responsiveness and performance.

Strong UX design skills with an understanding of user-centric design principles.

Experience with version control systems, preferably Git.

Ability to mentor and lead a team of developers.

Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.

Effective communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience in the financial industry or securities brokerage.

Familiarity with backend technologies and RESTful API integration.

Knowledge of state management libraries (e.g., Redux) for managing application state.

Experience with build tools such as Webpack.

Understanding of security best practices in web development.

Must-Have Skills

React.js Expertise: The candidate should have extensive experience developing complex applications using React.js and demonstrate proficiency in state management and component-based architecture.

JavaScript Proficiency: The candidate should have a strong command of JavaScript, including ES6 features, and the ability to write clean, maintainable code.

HTML and CSS Mastery: The candidate should be Proficient in HTML5 and CSS3 and able to create visually appealing and responsive user interfaces.

UX Design Skills: The candidate should have a Solid understanding of user-centric design principles and the ability to collaborate effectively with UX/UI designers.

RESTful API Integration: Experience in integrating front-end applications with backend services through RESTful APIs.

State Management Libraries: Knowledge of state management libraries such as Redux for efficiently managing application state.

Responsive Design Implementation: The candidate should have experience implementing responsive design principles to ensure optimal user experiences across various devices and screen sizes.

Code Quality Standards: The candidate should adhere to coding standards and best practices to maintain high code quality.

Mentorship and Leadership: The candidate should be able to mentor and lead a team of developers, fostering a collaborative and learning-oriented environment.

Collaboration and Communication: The candidate should demonstrate effective communication and collaboration skills to work seamlessly with cross-functional teams.

Comfortable with Startup Environment: The candidate should be comfortable working in a startup environment, showcasing adaptability, initiative, and a proactive approach.

Version Control: Proficiency in using version control systems, preferably Git, for collaborative development.

Good-to-Have Skills

Financial Industry Knowledge: Previous experience or familiarity with the financial industry or securities brokerage.

Backend Technologies Understanding: Basic understanding of backend technologies.

Build Tools: Familiarity with build tools like Webpack for streamlining the development and deployment process.

Security Best Practices: Understanding and implementation of security best practices in web development.

Continuous Learning: Willingness to stay updated with the latest trends and best practices in front-end development.

If you fit the above description, we would love to connect with you! APPLY NOW

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Upstox is an Equal Opportunity Employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics.