Front End Developer

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled and innovative Front-End Developer with expertise in the React framework to join our development team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing and implementing user-facing features, ensuring optimal performance, and delivering high-quality, responsive, and scalable web applications. This role requires a strong understanding of front-end technologies, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities:
                •              Develop, test, and maintain front-end code using React.js and related tools.
                •              Build reusable components and front-end libraries for future use.
                •              Collaborate with UX/UI designers to implement user-friendly, responsive designs.
                •              Optimize application performance for speed and scalability.
                •              Debug and resolve front-end issues in a timely manner.
                •              Integrate front-end components with RESTful APIs and third-party services.
                •              Work closely with back-end developers and other team members to ensure seamless integration.
                •              Stay updated on emerging trends and technologies in front-end development, particularly in React.

Required Skills and Qualifications:
                •              Strong proficiency in React.js, including its core principles (e.g., JSX, state management, hooks, context API).
                •              Proficient in front-end technologies: HTML, CSS, JavaScript (ES6+).
                •              Experience with state management libraries (e.g., Redux, MobX, or Zustand).
                •              Familiarity with RESTful APIs and asynchronous request handling.
                •              Knowledge of modern build tools (e.g., Webpack, Babel, Vite).
                •              Experience with testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, React Testing Library).
                •              Strong understanding of responsive design and cross-browser compatibility.
                •              Familiarity with version control systems like Git.
                •              Basic understanding of SEO principles and accessibility (WCAG standards).

Preferred Skills and Experience:
                •              Experience with TypeScript for React projects.
                •              Familiarity with GraphQL and Apollo Client.
                •              Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and deployment tools.
                •              Understanding of server-side rendering (SSR) using frameworks like Next.js.
                •              Experience with CSS-in-JS libraries (e.g., styled-components, Emotion).
                •              Familiarity with Agile development practices and tools like JIRA or Trello.

Soft Skills:
                •              Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
                •              Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
                •              Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
                •              Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.

About the team:

We are a collaborative team of engineers with a culture of continuous learning and development. We are well established in the market but still enjoy a high-energy startup-style environment. Software engineers work closely with QA and DevOps teams on projects. We are passionate about our work and everyone on the team is hands-on regardless of their role. We focus heavily on unit and integration testing. Our QA testing is automated, helping us maintain high quality in our software and catch defects early in the development cycle. We work in two-week sprints utilizing continuous integration and weekly deployments. We use serverless solutions on AWS when possible. We focus on high availability for our services, minimizing downtime, and service interruptions. We’re constantly optimizing our performance and resource consumption.