Java Frontend Developer

Position Title: Java Front-End Engineer

Location: Chennai

Experience: 79 Years

Employment Type: Full Time

Category: Software Development / Engineering

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Java Front-End Engineer with strong expertise in J2EE, React.js, and TypeScript to design, develop, and maintain scalable, high-performance web applications. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of Java-based enterprise application development, modern front-end frameworks, and RESTful API integration.

The candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including UI/UX designers, backend developers, architects, and business stakeholders, to deliver secure, responsive, and user-friendly applications. The role requires strong technical skills, problem-solving abilities, and experience working in Agile development environments.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain responsive and scalable web applications using React.js, TypeScript, Java, and J2EE technologies.
• Build reusable UI components and front-end modules following industry best practices.
• Develop and integrate RESTful APIs and web services with Java-based backend systems.
• Work with Java/J2EE technologies to support enterprise application development and integration.
• Implement responsive user interfaces with a focus on performance, usability, accessibility, and cross-browser compatibility.
• Write clean, maintainable, reusable, and well-documented code.
• Perform unit testing, debugging, code reviews, and application troubleshooting.
• Optimize application performance, identify bottlenecks, and resolve technical issues.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers, backend engineers, QA teams, and business stakeholders to deliver quality solutions.
• Participate in technical design discussions, requirement analysis, and solution architecture activities.
• Follow secure coding practices and ensure application quality, reliability, and maintainability.
• Use version control tools such as Git and participate in CI/CD and deployment activities.
• Work in Agile/Scrum environments, participating in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
• Provide technical guidance and mentoring to junior developers where required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• 7–9 years of experience in software development, with strong experience in Java-based enterprise applications and modern front-end development.

Must-Have Skills

• Java / J2EE: Strong hands-on experience with Java and J2EE application development.
• React.js: Proficiency in developing dynamic, reusable, and component-based user interfaces.
• TypeScript: Strong knowledge of TypeScript, including types, interfaces, generics, and object-oriented programming concepts.
• JavaScript: Strong understanding of ES6+ features, asynchronous programming, promises, and event handling.
• HTML5 and CSS3: Experience building responsive, accessible, and cross-browser-compatible web interfaces.
• API Integration: Hands-on experience integrating RESTful APIs and JSON-based services.
• Spring Framework: Familiarity with Spring or Spring Boot for backend integration and enterprise application development.
• Debugging and Testing: Experience troubleshooting application issues and writing unit tests for front-end and backend components.
• Version Control: Working knowledge of Git and collaborative development workflows.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical, debugging, and troubleshooting skills.
• Agile Methodology: Experience working in Agile/Scrum development teams.

Good-to-Have Skills

• Experience with state management libraries such as Redux, Redux Toolkit, or Context API.
• Knowledge of Next.js or server-side rendering concepts.
• Experience with Java enterprise frameworks, including Spring MVC, Spring Security, and Hibernate.
• Familiarity with microservices architecture and distributed systems.
• Experience with front-end testing tools such as Jest, React Testing Library, or Cypress.
• Knowledge of build tools such as Maven, Gradle, npm, and Vite or Webpack.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Knowledge of application security, authentication, authorization, and secure coding practices.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or containerized application deployments.
• Exposure to performance optimization, accessibility standards, and web application monitoring.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.

Key Competencies

• Strong technical and analytical capabilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management.
• Ownership of deliverables, quality, and timelines.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and contribute to continuous improvement.