Anandu Babu

Frontend Engineer // Mentor

Frontend Engineer with 5 years of experience in architecting and developing scalable enterprise applications. Expertise in React.js, Next.js, and modern frontend tooling, with a proven track record in driving architectural improvements, enhancing user experience, and mentoring teams.

Experience

Senior Frontend Engineer @ ECS Business Solutions.

AuGUST 2022 – PRESENT

  • Architected and developed scalable enterprise applications for global banking clients, supporting multilingual interfaces and significantly improving user experience by deeply understanding and addressing client requirements.
  • Improved code maintainability and scalability by implementing component-based design, introducing monorepos (NX) and starter templates, and migrating legacy React apps to Next.js (FSD).
  • Led the design, development, and maintenance of in-house component library using Storybook on top of Ant design, facilitating the sharing of complex features across multiple applications.
  • Engineered robust React applications, seamlessly testing and integrating REST APIs via Swagger, Postman, and React Query, while enhancing security with Keycloak adapters and PKCE/OAuth workflows.
  • Elevated code quality and reliability through the introduction of Jest/RTL for unit testing and Cypress for E2E testing and streamlined development and git workflows by building custom CLI tools, significantly boosting team productivity.
  • Introduced and integrated modern development tools and practices such as Figma, Design principles, and optimized JavaScript libraries, significantly enhancing development workflows and application quality.
  • Continuously analyzed and refactored project codebases to ensure architectural upgrades and performance enhancements. Ensured knowledge continuity by preparing detailed documentation for features and workflows.
  • Managed sprint planning and task execution, collaborating cross-functionally with DevOps and backend teams to resolve performance issues and troubleshoot application challenges.
  • Transformed the hiring and onboarding process by upgrading interview procedures, introducing screening tests, and developing an in-house StackBlitz-integrated live coding assessment platform.
  • Mentored and trained junior developers, creating and implementing a comprehensive training curriculum to enhance team capabilities.

Junior Frontend Engineer @ Tata Consultancy Services

SEPTEMBER 2020 - JULY 2022

  • Engineered generative JavaScript algorithms for a digital handloom project, implementing animated demos with Handlebars.js and p5.js within an Angular application.
  • Orchestrated the migration of legacy Angular applications to modern React components, enhancing performance and maintainability.
  • Developed and optimized shell scripts (Bash/Perl) to automate and log build and application runtime processes.
  • Facilitated knowledge transfer (KT) sessions and comprehensive documentation for complex feature implementations.

Freelance Wordpress developer @ Fivver / on direct contact.

SEPTEMBER 2019 - August 2022

  • Designed and delivered top-tier websites and creative projects for clients worldwide, with a primary focus on WordPress, Elementor, Jetpack, and Photoshop.

Skills

  • Next.js + SWR
  • Astro.js
  • React.js + React Query
  • Node.js + Express.js
  • Tailwind CSS
  • antd/MUI
  • Git + GitLab
  • CSS3 + SASS
  • Product designing and planning

Education

Bachelors of Science (B.Sc.) - Computer science and technology University of Calicut

June 2017 - March 2020

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