Software Development Engineer II (SDE-II) - Frontend

Job Title - Software Development Engineer II (SDE-II) - Frontend
Location: Bangalore (Full-time)

About the Role

We are seeking a Front-End Developer with 3+ years of experience to join our development team. In this role, you will work closely with designers, back-end developers, and product managers to build responsive, scalable, and visually engaging web applications using cutting-edge technologies like Next.js and React.js.
About Us

At Swivl, we are on a mission to transform the field service management landscape for small and midsize (SMB) companies. We have developed an enterprise-level Field Service Management Software (FSM) that is set to revolutionize the way plumbing, electrical, landscaping, handyman, roofing, and other field service companies operate. With our MVP launched and a growing customer base, we are expanding our team to support the next phase of growth. Our roadmap is filled with innovative features and integrations to keep us at the forefront of the FSM industry.

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement responsive user interfaces using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and React with a focus on performance and scalability.
• Build and maintain web applications using Next.js, leveraging its server-side rendering (SSR) and static site generation (SSG) capabilities.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers to translate visual designs into interactive and user-friendly web pages.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and cross-browser compatibility.
• Integrate front-end components with back-end services and APIs, working closely with the back-end team.
• Write clean, modular, and maintainable code following industry best practices and coding standards.
• Conduct thorough testing and debugging to ensure optimal performance, usability, and functionality across devices and browsers.
• Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality and provide constructive feedback to team members.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest front-end technologies and share knowledge with the team to continuously improve development practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in front-end development, building responsive web applications.
• Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript (ES6+), with a deep understanding of the DOM and event handling.
• Experience with React and Next.js for building modern, high-performance web applications.
• Solid understanding of responsive design principles and experience building mobile-first web applications.
• Familiarity with version control systems like Git and workflows (e.g., GitFlow).
• Experience with web performance optimization techniques.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with CSS preprocessors like Sass or Less.
• Familiarity with front-end build tools and task runners such as Webpack, Vite, or Gulp.
• Knowledge of UI/UX design principles and experience collaborating with designers to implement visually appealing and intuitive interfaces.
• Understanding of accessibility standards and best practices for developing inclusive web applications.
• Experience with backend technologies (e.g., Node.js, Django) to facilitate seamless front-end and back-end integration.
• Proficiency with testing frameworks like Jest or React Testing Library for unit and integration testing.
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