Junior Associate - Web Developer

Department: Development Team

Junior Associate – Web Developer

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and enhance web applications using React.js and modern JavaScript.
• Build reusable components and responsive user interfaces.
• Convert UI/UX designs into functional, pixel-accurate web interfaces.
• Integrate REST APIs and third-party services into applications.
• Manage application state, props, hooks, forms, and user interactions.
• Debug and troubleshoot frontend issues and API integration errors.
• Optimize application performance, responsiveness, and user experience.
• Write clean, reusable, maintainable, and secure code.
• Work with backend developers on API integration and data flow.
• Use Git for version control and participate in code reviews.
• Use AI-assisted development tools such as Cursor, Antigravity, ChatGPT, Claude, or GitHub Copilot to improve productivity.
• Validate AI-generated code through testing, debugging, and code review rather than accepting suggestions blindly.
• Learn and work with new frameworks, libraries, and technologies as required.
• Support WordPress-based projects when necessary, if the candidate has relevant experience.

Required Skills

• 1–2 years of practical web development experience.
• Strong knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6+), and responsive web development.
• Hands-on experience with React.js, including components, props, state, hooks, and component lifecycle concepts.
• Understanding of REST APIs, JSON, HTTP methods, and API error handling.
• Familiarity with asynchronous JavaScript, promises, async/await, and error handling.
• Understanding of reusable component architecture and frontend application structure.
• Experience debugging with browser developer tools.
• Familiarity with Git, branches, commits, and pull requests.
• Basic understanding of backend development, authentication, and database concepts.
• Experience using AI coding tools and validating generated code.
• Ability to troubleshoot problems independently and explain the reasoning behind technical solutions.

Preferred Skills

• Basic knowledge of TypeScript.
• Familiarity with Tailwind CSS, Bootstrap, or other modern styling frameworks.
• Exposure to Node.js, Express.js, PHP, or other backend technologies.
• Basic knowledge of SQL or databases such as PostgreSQL and MySQL.
• Understanding of authentication mechanisms, including JWT, sessions, and cookies.
• Familiarity with Docker and cloud deployment concepts.
• Experience with testing frameworks and frontend debugging tools.
• Knowledge of WordPress, theme customization, or plugin development.
• Exposure to Agile/Scrum development practices.

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good verbal and written communication.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with a team.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and development practices.
• Ownership of assigned tasks and attention to detail.
• Ability to meet deadlines while maintaining code quality.
• Openness to feedback and continuous improvement.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment, adapt quickly to changing priorities, and deliver quality work within tight deadlines.

Candidate Evaluation Criteria

1. JavaScript Fundamentals: Understanding of core concepts, asynchronous operations, and error handling.
2. React.js Development: Ability to build components, manage state, use hooks, and structure application features.
3. Practical Application Development: Ability to implement working features from requirements and UI/UX designs.
4. API Integration: Ability to connect frontend components with APIs and handle loading, success, and error states.
5. Debugging and Problem-Solving: Ability to identify root causes and implement effective fixes.
6. AI-Assisted Development: Ability to use AI tools effectively while validating code correctness and security.
7. Code Quality: Ability to write reusable, maintainable, and well-structured code.
8. Responsive Design: Ability to ensure applications work correctly across desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.