Hi, I’m Arif Yakoob. I am a results-driven software engineer with over 9.5 years of experience building scalable, high-performance web applications. I specialize in designing robust front-end architectures and collaborating across cross-functional teams to deliver user-centric solutions. I thrive on mentoring developers, enforcing code quality and best practices, and translating complex business requirements into elegant, maintainable interfaces. I enjoy solving challenging UX problems and continuously learning new technologies to keep applications fast, accessible, and reliable.

Hi, I’m Arif Yakoob. I am a results-driven software engineer with over 9.5 years of experience building scalable, high-performance web applications. I specialize in designing robust front-end architectures and collaborating across cross-functional teams to deliver user-centric solutions. I thrive on mentoring developers, enforcing code quality and best practices, and translating complex business requirements into elegant, maintainable interfaces. I enjoy solving challenging UX problems and continuously learning new technologies to keep applications fast, accessible, and reliable.

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Hi, I’m Arif Yakoob. I am a results-driven software engineer with over 9.5 years of experience building scalable, high-performance web applications. I specialize in designing robust front-end architectures and collaborating across cross-functional teams to deliver user-centric solutions.
I thrive on mentoring developers, enforcing code quality and best practices, and translating complex business requirements into elegant, maintainable interfaces. I enjoy solving challenging UX problems and continuously learning new technologies to keep applications fast, accessible, and reliable.

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Language

English
Fluent
Tamil
Fluent

Work Experience

Technical Lead at Ramboll India & Ramboll Finland Oy
January 1, 2021 - November 20, 2025
Lead Front-End Development: architect, develop, and optimize scalable web applications using modern JavaScript frameworks (React & Angular) with emphasis on performance, accessibility, code quality, and best practices. Provides team leadership and mentoring for frontend engineers; conducts code reviews; collaborates with UX designers, backend engineers, and product managers to translate business requirements into user-friendly solutions.
Senior Software Engineer at HCL Technologies Pvt Ltd
December 31, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Angular development and optimization for high-performance frontend applications; code quality and best practices; collaboration with designers, backend developers, and product teams to deliver functional, accessible, and visually appealing web apps.
Associate Developer at ECS Software India Pvt Ltd
December 31, 2019 - December 31, 2019
React.js development: build and maintain dynamic, high-performance web applications using React.js, Redux, and modern frontend tech; performance optimization; continuous learning and innovation; collaborative environment with cross-functional teams.
UI Developer at Zizira CLI (IKEA, Oriflame & NB)
December 31, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Developed UI components and frontend modules for Zizira core services; created Node-based tools for CLI; contributed to frontend libraries and modular architecture; delivered task automation and improved maintainability.
UI Developer at IKEA Digital Catalogue App
December 31, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Hybrid app development for iOS and Android using React.js/Angular; implemented catalog search, Favorites, and Store Locator integration with Google Maps; created a responsive frontend with a focus on accessibility and performance.
Senior Software Engineer / Lead Front-End Developer at Ramboll India & Ramboll Finland Oy
January 1, 2021 - November 20, 2025
Lead Front-End Development: architect, develop, and optimize scalable web applications using modern JavaScript frameworks (React & Angular) while ensuring high performance, accessibility, and best coding practices. Provides team leadership, mentorship, and drives agile development processes to deliver robust, user-centric solutions. Collaborates closely with UX/UI designers, backend engineers, and product managers to translate requirements into seamless, scalable web solutions.
UI Developer at IKEA Digital Catalogue App
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Hybrid mobile/web application development with Angular-based components for a digital catalogue. Focus on translating wireframes into responsive, accessible interfaces, building a centralized Angular library, and delivering cross-platform UI experiences.

Education

Bachelor of Computer Science at Madras University
January 11, 2030 - November 20, 2025
Bachelor of Computer Science at Madras University
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2015

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science
January 11, 2030 - November 20, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Education