Jenoptik is an international photonics group with representatives in over 80 countries. Optical technologies are the foundation of our business. We employ around 4,000 people worldwide.

Join our team and help to shape our future with lasting effect.

React Frontend Developer

Job ID:  4167
Location: 

Bangalore, KA, IN

Date:  May 9, 2025

Job Description:

We are seeking a talented and passionate Frontend developer with good design understanding to join our team and contribute to the development of our modern web applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software engineering and a deep understanding of user-centric design principles, exceptional creativity, and a passion for building scalable, reliable, and high-performing systems. You will be responsible for creating highly intuitive and performant web applications.

Responsibilities:

  1. Design and Development: Develop new user-facing features using React.js. Build reusable components and front-end libraries for future use. Translate designs and wireframes into high-quality code.
  2. Collaboration: Work closely with the product development team, UX/UI designers, and other developers to ensure the application's functionality, usability, and visual appeal.
  3. Optimization: Optimize components for maximum performance across a vast array of web-capable devices and browsers. Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs.
  4. Testing and Debugging: Employ a variety of testing and debugging methods to ensure the application is functioning as expected. This can include unit testing, end-to-end testing, and more.
  5. Documentation: Write and maintain clear, concise, and up-to-date documentation for the codebase, which can be used by other developers in the future.
  6. Work with DevOps pipelines to deploy applications and troubleshoot any issues that arise.

Qualifications:

  1. Bachelor's/master’s degree in computer science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
  2. Proven experience of minimum 5-8 years as a Frontend developer in React.js and related libraries
  3. Strong understanding of JavaScript, Typescript, HTML, and CSS
  4. Expertise in Figma and a strong understanding of the React ecosystem.
  5. Ability to write automated tests.
  6. Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
  7. Solid understanding of user-centred design principles, design thinking, and visual design.
  8. Familiarity with DevOps, Git and Test automation
  9. Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile environment.
  10. Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, GCP, preferably Microsoft Azure) is a plus.

About Jenoptik

At Jenoptik, people with the specific JENIUS character are changing the world with the power of light. That demands a spirit of exploration and dedication. If you’re one of us, come meet the challenges facing the world. At Jenoptik, we’re creating a better future for all of us.

As the holding company and corporate center of the group, JENOPTIK AG, based in Jena, performs top-level functions for strategic corporate management as well as the central functions IT, human resources, purchasing, legal, communications & marketing, security, work and health protection, environmental protection and real estate management.

Have we made you interested in this position?

If so, we look forward to receiving your online application.

Should you need any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.