Frontend developer (Angular to React Migration)

Job Description: We are looking for a Frontend developer to work on migration of a Java-based banking application UI from Angular to React.js.

This role requires a strong blend of frontend migration expertise, backend understanding (Java/Spring Boot), and banking domain knowledge. The candidate will act as a customer-facing lead, driving requirements, design discussions, and Agile delivery while ensuring minimal business disruption.

Key Responsibilities

1. Angular to React Migration Ownership

· Own end-to-end migration of UI components from Angular to React.js

· Analyze existing Angular applications, including:

· Components and modules

· Shared libraries

· UI flows and dependencies

· State management and validations

· Document functional and technical behaviors

· Collaborate with architects and developers to define:

· Migration strategy

· Phased rollout approach

· Dependency mapping

· Risk mitigation plan

2. Java Backend Alignment

· Work closely with backend teams to understand:

· Spring Boot microservices APIs

· Data models and business logic

· Integration points and performance considerations

· Ensure frontend changes align with backend services and contracts

· Conduct impact analysis for backend changes due to UI migration

3. Customer Ownership & Stakeholder Management

· Act as single point of contact (SPOC) for customer interactions

· Lead:

· Requirements gathering sessions

· Functional walkthroughs

· Design discussions

· Manage stakeholder expectations across business and IT teams

· Present:

· Project status

· Risks and mitigation plans

· Decisions and progress in governance forums

Required Skills

· 5–10 years of experience as a Business Systems Analyst / Technical BSA

· Strong experience in Angular to React migration projects

· Hands-on understanding of React.js and Angular frameworks

· Solid knowledge of Java backend (Spring Boot, microservices)

· Experience in Banking / Financial Services domain

Strong experience in:

· Application migration

· UI modernization

· Impact analysis

· Expertise in:

· Writing detailed user stories (Agile)

· Requirement gathering and documentation

· Stakeholder communication and management

Nice to Have

· Experience in large-scale digital transformation programs

· Exposure to performance optimization and scalability considerations

· Experience working in hybrid Agile environments