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Software Engineer II @ Microsoft | React · Next.js · TypeScript | 9 Yrs Building Scalable Platforms | Paytm · PharmEasy

About

Senior Frontend Engineer with 9+ years of experience building scalable, high-performance web applications at Microsoft, Paytm, PharmEasy, and Nestaway. Experienced in React, Next.js, TypeScript, frontend architecture, performance optimization, accessibility, and secure engineering. Passionate about solving complex frontend challenges, building reusable platforms, and delivering exceptional user experiences. I also leverage AI-assisted engineering workflows using VS Code Agent Mode, Codex, and Playwright automation to accelerate development while maintaining high engineering standards. Always open to connecting with engineers and exploring opportunities to build impactful products.

Location

Bengaluru

AI stack

antigravity

claude

codex

github copilot

hermes agent

replit

Work experience

Software Engineer - II at Microsoft, May 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 4 mos, Bengaluru, · Architected 0→1 frontend for Azure Arc Jumpstart (Next.js + React), building a scalable, performant, and accessible web platform from the ground up. · Resolved 25+ high and critical severity vulnerabilities through S360/SFI compliance reviews and threat modeling, achieved full security compliance ahead of Jumpstart 2.0 launch. · Led WCAG 2.1 accessibility compliance, implemented screen reader support and keyboard navigation fixes to Microsoft accessibility standards. · Authored technical design docs and RFCs for frontend architecture decisions, driving alignment across engineering and security teams. · Drove Jumpstart 2.0 release readiness, stabilized frontend platform and shipped the milestone on schedule.

Technical Lead at Paytm, Apr 2023 - Mar 2024 · 1 yr, · Led frontend efforts for Paytm Money's onboarding and KYC journeys, focusing on architecture, performance, and developer efficiency. · Owned architecture of KYC and onboarding flows (bank linking, re-KYC, account modification), directly improving user activation and compliance completion rates. · Built and shipped event-driven UI systems for gamification and referral programs, contributing to measurable growth in user engagement and retention. · Mentored engineers, enforced coding standards, and drove technical alignment across sprint cycles.

Senior Software Engineer at Paytm, Mar 2021 - Mar 2023 · 2 yrs 1 mo, Bengaluru, · Spearheaded Paytm Gold frontend revamp, reduced JavaScript bundle size by ~30–40% via Webpack optimization, improving load performance and UX consistency. · Built dynamic, reusable UI components using React and TypeScript, improving development velocity and reducing inconsistencies across the platform. · Delivered core frontend features in a high-traffic production environment supporting user activation at scale.

Software Engineer at PharmEasy, Apr 2019 - Mar 2021 · 2 yrs, Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, · Owned frontend development of DocStat across web, mWeb, and React Native — a multi-platform telemedicine system enabling thousands of daily doctor-patient consultations. · Shipped React Native consultation app with OTA updates via CodePush, enabling zero-downtime deployments and real-time doctor-patient interactions. · Improved Lighthouse and Core Web Vitals scores through Webpack bundle optimization, improving load time and responsiveness across all platform surfaces. · Designed and delivered slot booking, patient intake, and doctor onboarding systems — improving consultation efficiency and expanding network participation.

Software Development Engineer at NestAway Technologies Pvt Ltd, Oct 2018 - Apr 2019 · 7 mos, Bangalore, · Led frontend development of housing and property management platform (React, Redux, Material UI) operating across 10+ cities, supporting booking and tenant workflows at scale. · Built reusable UI components and integrated REST API-based workflows, improving development efficiency across the team.

Application Engineer at NestAway Technologies Pvt Ltd, Jun 2017 - Oct 2018 · 1 yr 5 mos, Bengaluru Area, India, · Built a 50+ component Storybook library adopted across teams, standardising UI patterns and reducing redundant frontend development effort. · Integrated CMS-driven configurations enabling non-technical teams to manage content and operational flows independently.

Intern (Front-end development) at NestAway Technologies Pvt Ltd, Dec 2016 - Jun 2017 · 7 mos, Bangalore, · Implemented responsive UI systems ensuring consistent cross-device experience across mobile, tablet, and desktop. · Contributed to frontend development of core platform features using React and JavaScript.

Education

Bachelor of Engineering, Electronics and Communications Engineering, chhattisgarh swami vivekanand technical university

Public links

medium: https://medium.com/@nids.nitesh