Saurav Raj
Software Developer
Profile
Saurav Raj
From React Apps to WordPress Themes – End-to-End Frontend Solutions
React Frontend Developer with 6+ years of experience delivering high-performance, scalable, and accessible web applications across fintech, web hosting, and media domains. Expert in React.js, JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, Redux, REST APIs, and modern front-end tooling. Demonstrated ability to drive measurable outcomes, including:
Boosted page speed by 40% and enhanced user experience during a full redesign of gefa-bank.de, contributing to a significant uplift in customer engagement and SEO performance.
Improved Lighthouse performance scores by 35%+ through strategic refactoring and optimization of legacy systems for top brands like Bluehost, HostGator, and iPage.
Spearheaded reusable component libraries and increased development efficiency by 25%, reducing duplication and enabling faster onboarding for new developers.
Championed accessibility and mobile responsiveness, contributing to a 20% increase in mobile user retention.
Proven success in Agile environments, collaborating cross-functionally with designers, back-end developers, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality software on tight deadlines.
Resume
Resume
Education
Bhilai Insititute of Technology
Computer Science & Engineering
07/2015-08/2019
Employment
Specialist Software Engineer
Societe Generale
12/2022 – present
Spearheaded the redesign of gefa-bank.de using React, boosting page speed and user experience by 40%.
Rebuilt the ThirdParty UI tool in React, enhancing maintainability and scalability.
Developed reusable components with React Hooks, Context API, and SCSS modules, improving development efficiency.
Ensured a fully responsive UI across devices, collaborating closely with designers and backend engineers.
Utilized Git for version control, Webpack for module bundling, and Jest for unit testing of React components.
Actively contributed to agile workflows via JIRA, code reviews, and daily stand-ups.
Software Engineer II
Newfold Digital
08/2020 – 11/2022
Re-designed and optimized blog platforms for Bluehost, Domain, HostGator, and iPage using React, JavaScript, and SCSS, enhancing performance and maintainability.
Refactored legacy front-end codebases, improving Lighthouse scores by over 35% through better structure, lazy loading, and performance tuning.
Integrated RESTful APIs and implemented dynamic rendering with React to support real-time content updates.
Collaborated in Agile sprints with React-focused teams, contributing to code reviews, feature planning, and daily standups.
Lead Frontend Developer
The Bridge
02/2020 – 07/2020
Revamped website UI using React, focusing on performance and user experience, resulting in a faster and more intuitive interface.
Optimized front-end rendering and asset loading to reduce page load time and improve usability.
Collaborated with backend teams to maintain 99.9% uptime, ensuring seamless user access and reliability.
Frontend Developer(WordPress)
Mediacle Technologies LLP.
02/2019 – 01/2020
Translated designs (PSD to code) into responsive React components, ensuring pixel-perfect UI and visual consistency.
Migrated and maintained front-end features of casino affiliate websites using React, keeping content functional and up-to-date.
Enhanced UX and performance, achieving a 40% improvement in page speed, contributing to higher user retention and improved SEO.
Recognition
Secured Best Research Paper Award at CITCON, a national level paper meet at Bhilai Institute of Technology, Raipur.
•Technical Skills
- React.js
- TypeScript
- React Testing Library
- Unit Testing
- JavaScript
- CSS
- HTML
- Redux
- Tailwind
- Jest
- Webpack
- REST API
- GIT
- JIRA
- WordPress
- PHP
- MySQL
Soft Skills
- Problem Solving
- Communication
- Team Collaboration
- Scrum Planning
Language Skills
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