Payal Sharma
Ernakulam
Summary
Accomplished Staff Software Engineer with 8.5+ years of experience building scalable, accessible web platforms. Leading UI development for IBM’s AI-powered Match 360 with Watson while leveraging AI tools (GitHub Copilot, IBM BOB) to accelerate delivery, refactor code, and automate testing.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Software Engineer
IBM ISL
Ernakulum
10.2025 - Current
- Led cross-functional teams to develop features that addressed specific user needs, increasing user satisfaction.
- Collaborated with product managers to define technical requirements and project scope, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Optimized application performance through profiling and refactoring codebases.
- Conducted code reviews to ensure quality, maintainability, and application performance.
- Mentored junior engineers in best practices and coding standards.
- Integrated third-party APIs to enhance functionality and improve user experience.
- Facilitated agile ceremonies to improve collaboration and streamline development processes, resulting in more efficient project delivery.
- Provided technical support to customers for software issue resolution.
Senior Frontend Developer
IBM India Software Labs
03.2024 - 09.2025
- Leading UI development for IBM Match 360 with Watson, driving enhancements and component design using React.js and Redux Saga.
- Delivered UI improvements that enhanced performance and ensured compliance with accessibility standards.
- Implemented responsive design principles for optimal display across devices, enhancing usability for desktop and mobile users in line with WCAG guidelines.
- Collaborated closely with back-end developers to integrate RESTful API endpoints into front-end architecture seamlessly.
- Managed source code effectively using Git branches, pull request reviews, and merge conflict resolutions.
- Mentored junior developers and conducted technical sessions for interns.
Frontend Developer
IBM India Software Labs
08.2021 - 02.2024
- Developed reusable UI components and resolved front-end bugs, enhancing user experience for IBM’s flagship data resolution product.
- Wrote unit tests with Jest and collaborated with cross-functional teams, ensuring high-quality deliverables in Agile environment.
- Underwent IBM-sponsored training in Docker and Kubernetes, gaining strong conceptual understanding.
UI Developer
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
Mumbai
03.2017 - 07.2021
- Engineered React.js-based Digital Marketing Dashboard within SharePoint (SPFx) to streamline data visualization using Redux and Thunk.
- Developed and managed 50+ microsites for pharmaceutical client, enhancing user engagement through Drupal, HTML/CSS, and JavaScript.
- Earned multiple awards for exemplary teamwork, innovative solutions, and technical excellence.
Education
MSc - Electronics
Dayalbagh Educational Institute
Agra, UPBSc - Physics Hons.
Dayalbagh Educational Institute
Agra, UPSenior Secondary -
Simpkins School
Agra, UPSecondary -
Simpkins School
Agra, UPSkills
Reactjs and Redux Saga
HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript
Web performance optimization
Progressive web apps
Nodejs and SharePoint (SPFx)
Jest and react-testing-library
Continuous integration
Test-driven development
Accessibility standards
Docker and Kubernetes concepts
Agile methodology
Git and Jira tools
Websites, Portfolios, Profiles
https://www.linkedin.com/in/payal-sharma-1b97b498
Hobbies and Interests
Hobbies: Yoga, Travelling
Languages
Languages: English, Hindi
Accomplishments
- Director’s Medal in BSc for academic excellence
- 1st Prize in Poster Making (Rio-Week at TCS)
- 5-Star rating during TCS ILP program
- “Learning Achievement Award” at TCS (twice)
- Summer training at Homi Bhabha Centre for Science Education in Experimental Physics
- Received Quarterly Growth Cash Award twice in IBM for delivering client centric feature under strict timelines.
- Recognized with 2000 Bluepoints and manager appreciation for contributions to internal training.
Timeline
Staff Software Engineer
IBM ISL
10.2025 - Current
Senior Frontend Developer
IBM India Software Labs
03.2024 - 09.2025
Frontend Developer
IBM India Software Labs
08.2021 - 02.2024
UI Developer
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)
03.2017 - 07.2021
MSc - Electronics
Dayalbagh Educational Institute
BSc - Physics Hons.
Dayalbagh Educational Institute
Senior Secondary -
Simpkins School
Secondary -
Simpkins School