Software Engineer (UI-Focused)

Job Description

About Us Xeni is a leading innovator in the travel industry, dedicated to providing seamless, enjoyable, and memorable travel experiences for our customers. We specialize in offering comprehensive travel solutions that encompass flights, hotels, car rentals, cruises, and activities. Our mission is to simplify travel planning and booking, making it accessible and delightful for everyone. Job Summary We are looking for a passionate and skilled UI-focused Full-Stack Software Engineer to join our growing team in Chennai. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in building visually stunning and performant web applications while also being comfortable working across the full stack. You’ll be part of a collaborative team working on scalable and innovative solutions that delight users. The primary responsibility with this role is to build great web UIs conformant to current standards, browser compatibility, keeping in mind accessibility and performance concerns. Strong knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript and React is a core requirement along with experience with test-driven development in building UI components and working closely with designers and product owners. Additionally, the role also requires a good understanding of end-to-end software development cycles, full stack architecture, API and backend development and databases. Though this is a UI-focused role, the role will frequently require the engineer to work across the stack, build features, debug issues, and handle on-call requests. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain responsive web applications using React, SCSS, Tailwind CSS, and modern front-end practices. Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and other engineers to deliver high-quality software. Participate in architectural discussions, code reviews, and software lifecycle planning. Bring a “UX first” mindset to software development. Leverage knowledge of front-end architecture and browser capabilities to make right decisions in product, design and architectural strategy. Ensure cross-browser compatibility and optimize applications for performance, accessibility usability. Contribute to the continuous improvement of development workflows and team practices. Nice to have skills: Build and maintain scalable backend services using Node.js (and optionally Go) Integrate and manage SQL or NoSQL databases depending on project needs. Requirements 5+ years of professional experience as a full-stack or front-end engineer. Strong proficiency in React.js, Node.js, SCSS, and Tailwind CSS. Strong proficiency in front-end development, strong HTML, CSS and JavaScript skills along with JavaScript framework experience. Experience working with SQL or NoSQL databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB). Solid understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC), version control (Git), and CI/CD processes. Experience with architecture and system design principles. Ability to write clean, maintainable, and efficient code. Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Nice To Have Experience with Go (Golang) or a strong interest in learning it. Familiarity with serverless architectures or cloud platforms like AWS, GCP, or Azure. Experience with testing frameworks and performance tuning. Why Join Us? Work in a fast-paced, tech-first environment that values innovation and creativity. Collaborate with a talented team solving real-world problems. Competitive salary and growth opportunities. Flexible and inclusive work culture. Interested? We’d love to hear from you. Apply now and let’s build something great together. Show more Show less