Frontend Developer

About Bennett, Coleman & Co. Ltd. (The Times of India)

We are India's largest media conglomerate, known for our leading publications such as The Times of India, The Economic Times, and many others. With a rich heritage of over 180 years, we are dedicated to delivering news, information, and entertainment to millions of readers across the country. Our commitment to journalistic excellence, innovation, and integrity makes us a trusted name in the industry.

As our reputation precedes us, we are a Print++ company, with print being our core, on a transformative journey to bring newer content consumption experiences.

Come be a part of our growing family!

About the Hiring Function

The Product & Technology (P&T) function drives newsroom transformation by integrating AI-powered solutions, automation, and smart tools to enhance content creation and streamline workflows. By optimizing newsroom operations and improving collaboration, P&T enables journalists to focus on delivering high-quality, timely news. The function also leverages data analytics and AI-driven tools to enhance audience engagement across print, digital, and emerging platforms. With a focus on continuous innovation, P&T is shaping a future-ready newsroom, ensuring BCCL (The Times of India) stays ahead in digital journalism.

About the Role

We are seeking a talented and motivated Senior Frontend Developer to join our team. As a Frontend Developer, you will play a crucial role in building responsive, visually appealing, and highly interactive web applications. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern frontend frameworks like React and other java script-based frameworks.

Roles & Responsibilities: -

• Develop and maintain responsive and scalable frontend applications using HTML, CSS, TypeScript, JavaScript, and modern frontend frameworks like React or Vue.js.
• Collaborate with backend developers to integrate APIs and ensure smooth data flow between the frontend and backend.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code that adheres to best practices.
• Implement UI/UX designs provided by the design team, ensuring consistency with the brand and an intuitive user experience.
• Optimize applications for speed and performance, ensuring quick load times and smooth interactions.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues in the frontend and suggest solutions.
• Work in an agile development environment and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of internal tools and processes.

Education and Experience Required: -

• B.Tech in Computer Science or MCA/BCA from a reputed institute.
• 2-4 years of experience in front-end development.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong understanding of web standards, browser compatibility, responsive design and understanding of Architecture, core JavaScript principles and its fundamentals.
• Experience with frontend build tools such as Webpack, Gulp, or npm.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and integrating them into frontend applications.
• Knowledge of version control tools, especially Git.
• Understanding of web performance optimization techniques.
• Writing tests in a client-side test framework such as Jest, Jasmine, etc.

Good to Have:

• Proficiency in both interactive platforms and immersive applications.
• Experience with state management libraries (e.g., Redux, Vuex).
• Understanding of server-side rendering (SSR) and static site generation (SSG).
• Familiarity with CSS preprocessors like Sass or LESS.
• Experience with UX/UI design tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch) is a plus.

What is in it For You?

• Inclusive Workplace: We are an inclusive place to work, where diversity is valued, and everyone feels welcomed. We embrace everyone with open hearts and minds.
• Embracing Change: We welcome change and encourage innovative thinking and adaptability in our dynamic environment.
• Growth Opportunities: We believe we grow when our people grow, offering numerous opportunities for professional and personal development.
• People-Centric Policies: Our policies are designed with our people in mind, including a creche facility, comprehensive leave policies, flexible work hours, guest house facility, a robust POSH (Prevention of Sexual Harassment) policy, to name a few.
• Collaborative Culture: We foster a positive and collaborative culture, where employees are encouraged to share ideas, support each other, and work together towards common goals. At BCCL, we are more than colleagues; we are a family.