Frontend, Principal Technical Expert

Company Overview: Schneider Electric is a global leader in digital transformation, automation, and software-driven solutions. We develop secure, scalable platforms that power critical infrastructure and mission critical systems. As part of our growing digital organization, we are expanding our frontend engineering capabilities to support modern, real-time, and security focused applications.

Job Description:

We are looking for a Senior Frontend Developer to contribute to the design and development of complex, high-performance web applications. The ideal candidate has strong experience building scalable frontend systems, working with modern frameworks, and collaborating across distributed teams. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality, maintainable code while contributing to architectural decisions and product evolution.

Key Responsibilities

1. Design and implement responsive, high-performance web user interfaces with a strong focus on usability and maintainability.

1. Develop frontend applications using modern frameworks and architectural patterns, with emphasis on reusable and component-based design.

1. Translate UX designs and Figma mockups into production-ready, pixel-accurate implementations.

1. Integrate frontend applications with REST and/or GraphQL APIs, handling data flows, errors, and edge cases effectively.

1. Apply secure frontend coding practices to ensure application integrity and protect against common web vulnerabilities.

1. Work with modern build systems to enable efficient bundling, code splitting, linting, and optimization.

1. Implement and maintain unit, integration, and end-to-end tests, and ensure quality gates through CI/CD pipelines.

1. Analyze and optimize application performance, including rendering behavior, runtime efficiency, and network usage.

1. Collaborate closely with backend engineers, designers, and product stakeholders in a cross-functional, distributed team.

1. Participate in planning, technical discussions, and root cause analysis to ensure reliable delivery and continuous improvement.

Technical Requirements

1. 5-8 years of hands-on experience building high-quality, production-grade user interfaces for web and/or mobile applications.

1. Deep expertise in React, with strong understanding of its core concepts, architectural patterns, and evolving ecosystem.

1. Strong proficiency in TypeScript, with solid experience working alongside Node.js in front-end-centric architectures.

1. Experience translating Figma designs into robust, maintainable, and pixel-accurate implementations, in close collaboration with UX and product teams.

1. Strong understanding of browser internals, including the rendering pipeline, event loop, and web networking concepts such as HTTP and WebSockets.

1. Experience integrating with REST and/or GraphQL APIs, including schema-driven development, data validation, and robust error handling.

1. Expertise with modern front-end build tools such as Vite and/or Webpack, and familiarity with bundlers like Rollup.

1. Experience with code quality, static analysis, and refactoring tools such as SonarQube.

1. Strong understanding of front-end testing best practices, with hands-on experience using Testing Library, Jest, Vitest, and Cypress.

1. Proficient use of Git, including experience working with CI/CD pipelines for front-end applications.

1. Demonstrated ability to analyze, troubleshoot, and optimize web performance, including bundle size, rendering performance, and runtime behavior.

1. Experience working in Agile development environments and general awareness of DevOps principles.

1. Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.

1. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

1. Experience working effectively in remote or distributed teams.

1. Hands-on experience with micro-frontend architectures and related integration patterns.

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving mindset with the ability to work independently and drive topics to completion.

• Advanced verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Comfortable collaborating directly with product managers, designers, backend engineers, and other stakeholders.

• Good judgment, time management, and decision-making skills in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills; ability to thrive in a cross-functional, international setup.

• Willingness to contribute beyond formal responsibilities when needed, with a pragmatic "get-things-done" attitude.

Preferred Qualifications (Nice to Have)

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

• Experience designing scalable, robust, and maintainable cloud-based front-end architectures.

• Knowledge of microservices-based systems and their interaction with front-end applications.

• Experience with real-time or video-related technologies, such as WebRTC and RTSP video streaming.

• Familiarity with Physical Access Control Systems (PACS) or related security platforms.

• Domain knowledge in Building Automation or Security Systems.

• Prior experience building configuration-heavy or dashboard-oriented platforms.

What's in it for you:

• Opportunity to influence technical direction and innovation across multiple business lines
• Recognition as a renowned professional within your domain
• Engagement with international technical communities and organizations
• Platform to contribute to technical publications and present at conferences
• Collaborative environment fostering knowledge sharing and professional growth

Let us learn about you! Apply today.

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40 billion global revenue
+9% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

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Client-provided location(s): Bangalore, India

Job ID: Schneider_Electric-https://careers.se.com/jobs/116592?lang=en-us

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2026-05-06T18:57:23