Frontend Developer

About SwayamWhereSwayamWhere is a new-age Indian matrimony platform built for modern, values-driven singles and their families. Think: safety, verified profiles, real compatibility, zero cringe. We’re building a product that feels like a premium consumer app, not a typical shaadi website. Clean UX, thoughtful flows, and a strong focus on trust, women’s safety, and families being part of the journey. We’re now hiring a mid-level Frontend Developer (React) to help us ship a beautiful, fast, and reliable product as we scale across India. Role OverviewAs a Frontend Developer at SwayamWhere, you will: Own end-to-end implementation of core user-facing features in React Work closely with design + product to turn Figma screens into smooth, production-ready UI Ensure our app looks and feels great across devices, with strong performance and accessibility Contribute to our design system, reusable components, and frontend architecture This is a mid-level role (typically 2–4 years of experience) where you’ll have real ownership, not just pixel-pushing tickets. Key ResponsibilitiesBuild and maintain responsive, reusable React components for our web app Translate Figma designs into clean, modular, production-grade UI Integrate with REST/GraphQL APIs and work with backend engineers on contracts & data flows Implement state management (e.G., React Context, Redux, Zustand, or similar) thoughtfully Optimize for performance: lazy loading, code splitting, minimizing bundle size, etc. Write maintainable code with proper typing, testing, and documentation Collaborate with product, design, and founders to refine UX and deliver smooth user journeys Own features from concept → implementation → tracking → iteration Fix bugs, improve reliability, and take part in regular code reviews Must-Have Qualifications2–4 years of professional experience as a Frontend / React Developer Strong hands-on experience with: React (functional components, hooks, modern patterns) JavaScript (ES6+) – TypeScript experience is a big plus HTML5, CSS3, responsive layouts, Flexbox/Grid Experience with at least one modern build setup: Vite / CRA / Next.Js / similar Comfort working with REST APIs (or GraphQL) and handling async data flows Strong understanding of component-based architecture , state management, and routing Familiarity with Git, basic CI/CD workflows, and collaborative development Attention to detail for UI/UX and a sense of what “good” looks and feels like Clear communication, ownership mindset, and willingness to work in a fast-moving early-stage startup Nice-to-Have (Bonus)Experience with TypeScript Experience with TailwindCSS / styled-components / CSS-in-JS Worked on a consumer-facing product (B2C) with high traffic or high UX expectations Experience with performance profiling and Lighthouse/Core Web Vitals Basic knowledge of accessibility best practices (a11y) Interest in the Indian matchmaking / social / community apps ecosystem What We OfferOpportunity to build a flagship consumer product from an early stage High ownership: you’ll directly shape the UX that thousands of users interact with Collaborative, product-first culture – you’ll work closely with the founder & core team Flexible working: remote-friendly , with optional in-person jams in Delhi-NCR Competitive salary; ESOPs for the right long-term fit Freedom to experiment, propose ideas, and ship fast Who You AreYou care about clean code and delightful UX You enjoy taking vague product ideas and turning them into polished experiences You’re comfortable in a startup environment: ambiguity, ownership, fast iterations You like building products that actually make people’s lives better, not just dashboards