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Respond.io

Unified messaging platform for multi-channel CRM

Senior Frontend Developer

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/15/2026
No salary listed
Mid, Senior
Bachelor's
Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Remote
Software EngineeringFrontend Engineering

About the job

Requirements
  • A degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
  • 3–4+ years of relevant software development and/or testing experience.
  • Strong hands-on experience with Vue.js, ideally Vue 3.
  • A firm grasp of JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, HTML5, and Tailwind CSS.
  • Experience building Single Page Applications using Web Sockets.
  • Proficiency with Vite/Rollup build tooling and Git/GitHub, including CI/CD with GitHub Actions.
  • Experience with Vitest and Vue Test Utils for unit testing, and Playwright for end-to-end testing.
  • Ability to work independently under pressure.
  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, including isolating difficult bugs quickly.
  • Clear communication in English, including explaining complex ideas verbally and in writing.
Responsibilities
  • Influence architecture decisions and technical direction for different modules.
  • Shape the structure and design of platform modules and REST APIs, including real-time features using Web Sockets.
  • Own complex product features end-to-end while working closely with the Backend Department.
  • Set up and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions to automate builds and testing.
  • Use AI coding tools such as Claude Code or Cursor, and AI-assisted testing and review, as a default workflow.
  • Balance functional and aesthetic design, ensuring screens are responsive and on-brand across devices.
  • Develop reusable, well-documented frontend components and libraries for the wider team.
  • Optimize application speed and scalability as the user base and feature set grow.
  • Review code for quality, consistency, and performance, and share feedback to help the team improve.
  • Troubleshoot and debug frontend issues to maintain a smooth user experience.
  • Coach and mentor mid-level and junior developers.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with Node.js, TanStack Query, and design systems using Storybook.
  • Familiarity with performance profiling, bundle optimization, progressive web applications, internationalization, and Sentry.
  • Exposure to a user interface library such as Vuetify, Quasar, Shadcn, or Reka UI.
  • A GitHub profile link in the application.

About the company

Respond.io centralizes customer communications by unifying messages from multiple channels into one interface, targeting businesses with significant customer service needs in sectors like e-commerce, services, and tech. It works by integrating various messaging apps, offering custom fields and tags for better customer segmentation, and enabling workflow automation. A mobile app lets teams manage chats on the go, reducing the need for multiple logins and streamlining interactions across channels. Respond.io differentiates itself through its multi-channel unified inbox, its emphasis on segmentation and automation within a CRM context, and a freemium pricing model that lets teams start for free and upgrade to premium features. The company’s goal is to simplify and improve customer experiences at scale by consolidating messaging, automating routines, and helping teams work more efficiently.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$71.3M

Headquarters

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Founded

2017

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What believers are saying

  • June 2026 Series B raised $62.5 million from Camber Partners and Endeavor Catalyst.
  • Respond.io reported $35 million ARR, 169% growth, and 30% profit margin.
  • September 2026 updates added GPT-5.6 AI Agents, MCP hosting, and Messenger Calls.

What critics are saying

  • Zendesk and Intercom now bundle AI agents across WhatsApp, Instagram, and voice.
  • Meta and TikTok platform changes can break channel economics and integrations overnight.
  • North America and Europe expansion plus M&A can distract management and erode margins.

What makes Respond.io unique

  • 2017-built omnichannel stack unifies WhatsApp, TikTok, Instagram, voice, email, CRM.
  • 2 billion quarterly messages create proprietary conversation data and AI training loops.
  • Profitably scaled across APAC, LATAM, and EMEA before North America entry.

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For more information, visit https://respond.io. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260616926452/en/ Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with Business Wire India. Publication takes no editorial responsibility for the same. Business Wire India, established in 2002, India's premier media distribution company ensures guaranteed media coverage through its network of 30+ cities and top news agencies.