Associate Frontend Developer

About us:

Astra is a cyber security SaaS company that makes otherwise chaotic pentests a breeze with its one of a kind Pentest Platform. Astra's continuous vulnerability scanner emulates hacker behaviour to scan applications for 8300+ security tests. CTOs & CISOs love Astra because it helps them fix vulnerabilities in record time and move from DevOps to DevSecOps with Astra's CI/CD integrations.

Astra is loved by 650+ companies across the globe. In 2023 Astra uncovered 2 million+ vulnerabilities for its customers, saving customers $69M+ in potential losses due to security vulnerabilities. 

We've been awarded by the President of France Mr. François Hollande at the La French Tech program and Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi at the Global Conference on Cyber Security. Loom, MamaEarth, Muthoot Finance, Canara Robeco, ScripBox etc. are a few of Astra’s customers.

Role Overview:

As an SDE I Front-End Engineer at our company, you will play a crucial role in the development of the dashboard for our SaaS security platform.

Your primary focus will be on utilising Next.js, React, TypeScript, shadcn/ui (built on Radix UI), Tailwind CSS & TanStack Query to create an intuitive and efficient dashboard that meets the evolving needs of our users.  You will have the opportunity to work alongside talented individuals, collaborating to deliver innovative solutions and pushing the boundaries of what's possible in web development. The role requires deep collaboration with the leadership, product, design, back-end and QA teams.

Join our team and contribute to the development of a cutting-edge SaaS security platform, where high-quality engineering and continuous learning are at the core of everything we do.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with product managers, product designers, and backend engineers to understand project requirements and translate them into code.
• You will research, design and code. What you create is also what you own.
• Develop consistent and user-friendly web interfaces based on Figma designs, using Next.js, React and shadcn/ui
• Utilize TypeScript for type safety and enhanced development workflows, ensuring code quality and reliability.
• Implement designs using shadcn/ui design kit (built on Radix UI) for consistent and modern UI components + utilize Tailwind CSS to style components and ensure a cohesive visual experience across the dashboard.
• Integrate Tanstack Query & Jotai for efficient data fetching and state management.
• Optimize web performance and ensure compatibility across different browsers and devices.
• Write clean, modular, and maintainable code while adhering to best practices, security and coding standards.
• Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback and ensuring code quality.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues pre/post production, ensuring timely resolution to minimize impact on users. Identify and correct bottlenecks and fix bugs.
• Ensuring timely delivery of the features/products
• Stay updated on emerging technologies and industry trends, incorporating them into the development process when appropriate.

Requirements

• 3+ year of work experience with Next.js (preferred) or React
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent work experience).
• Strong proficiency in Next.js and React, with demonstrable experience building web applications.
• Experience working with design systems and UI libraries, preferably shadcn/ui (built on Radix UI).
• Proficiency in CSS, particularly with Tailwind CSS, for styling and layout.
• Familiarity with state management libraries such as Tanstack Query(React Query)/Jotai.
• Familiarity with version control systems such as Git.
• Understanding of basic UX principles and what makes a great user experience
• Solid understanding of web development concepts such as HTML, JavaScript, and responsive design principles.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a remote team environment.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies.

Benefits

• Embrace the cosy remote work lifestyle.
• Feel the startup adrenaline pumping through your veins.
• Revel in our open, growth-centric ambiance; it's like a digital playground.
• Dive deep into the captivating world of cybersecurity.
• And yes, get ready for some unforgettable workcations—think Chikmagalur & Jim Corbett. 

Job Description

As a React Native Developer at Marmeto, you will play a critical role in building high-performance, cross-platform mobile applications for iOS and Android. You will collaborate with UX/UI designers, backend engineers, and product stakeholders to deliver intuitive and scalable mobile experiences. This role demands a developer with a deep understanding of mobile architecture, native modules, and modern development best practices.

Skills:

• Minimum 4 years of hands-on experience with React Native for Android and iOS development.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript, and ES6+ features.
• Solid understanding of React Native architecture, including Hooks, Redux/MobX, and Context API.
• Experience with native module integration (Android/iOS) and third-party libraries.
• Proficient in using React Navigation, AsyncStorage, and mobile design patterns.
• Familiarity with debugging tools like Flipper, Chrome DevTools, and React Native Debugger.
• Experience in publishing apps to the App Store and Google Play.
• Good understanding of mobile performance optimization and memory management.
• Proficiency with version control systems like Git.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain cross-platform mobile applications using React Native.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers to implement pixel-perfect interfaces and interactions.
• Work closely with backend teams to integrate APIs (REST/GraphQL) seamlessly.
• Write clean, modular, and scalable code following best practices and design patterns.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize mobile apps for maximum performance.
• Stay updated on emerging trends in mobile development and bring innovation into the team.

Requirements

Mandatory

• Should have built solutions/applications end-to-end, not just contributed as part of a larger team.
• Should envision continuing in a deep mobile development role 5+ years down the line.
• Strong command over JavaScript, TypeScript, and React Native internals.
• Experience working with Redux, React Hooks, and lifecycle methods in mobile contexts.
• Deep understanding of platform-specific limitations, capabilities, and mobile UI/UX standards.

Essential

• Proficiency with Git and collaborative workflows (e.g., branching, PRs).
• Familiarity with CI/CD for mobile.
• Understanding of offline storage, background sync, and performance monitoring.

Good to Have

• Knowledge of native development (Swift/Kotlin) to bridge native modules when needed.
• Exposure to tools like Figma, Sketch, or Zeplin for design collaboration.
• Experience with e-commerce platforms like Shopify, BigCommerce, or similar.

• Meeting with the development team to discuss user interface ideas and applications.
• Reviewing application requirements and interface designs.
• Identifying web-based user interactions.
• Developing and implementing highly responsive user interface components using react concepts.
• Writing application interface codes using JavaScript following react.js workflows.
• Troubleshooting interface software and debugging application codes.
• Developing and implementing front-end architecture to support user interface concepts.
• Monitoring and improving front-end performance.
• Documenting application changes and developing updates

About Hop:

We are a London, UK based FinTech startup with a subsidiary in India. Hop is working towards building the next generation digital banking platform for seamless and economical currency exchange, with technology at the crux of it. In a technology driven era, many financial services platforms still lack the customer experience and are cumbersome to use. Hop aims at building a ‘state of the art’ tech-centric, customer focused solution.

moneyHOP is India’s first cross-border neo-bank providing millennials the ability to ‘Send’ & ‘Spend’ conveniently and economically across the globe using HOPRemit (An online remittance portal) and HOP app + Card (A multi-currency bank account).

This position is a crucially important position in the firm and the person hired will have the liberty to drive the product and provide direction in line with business needs.

About Individual

Looking for an enthusiastic individual who is passionate about technology and has worked with either a start-up or a blue-chip firm in the past.

The candidate needs to be a multi-tasker, highly self-motivated, self-starter and have the ability to work in a high stress environment. He/she should be tech savvy and willing to embrace new technology comfortably.

Ideally, the candidate should have experience working with the technology stack in the scalable and high growth mobile application software.

General Skills

• 3-4 years of experience in Frontend development.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Science, or equivalent practical experience.
• Exposure to Behaviour Driven Development and experience in programming and testing.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good time management and organizational skills.
• Dependability
• Accountability and Ownership
• Right attitude and growth mindset
• Trust-worthiness
• Ability to embrace new technologies
• Ability to get work done
• Has good code reviewing skills for conformance.
• Has good software testing skills and good code writing skills.

Technical Skills

• Relevant work experience as a UI Developer. Proficient in JavaScript , ReactJS and/or Reactive Native, Angular , JQuery Experience with HTML, CSS, Knowledge of web services and related technologies (REST) Experience with Web Services and API integration
• Candidate should have a stronghold on HTML & CSS
• Can understand and troubleshoot REST APIs calls
• Database administration and management of a hosting environment such as AWS.
• Knowledge of SASS & LESS will be a plus as well
• Sound understanding of relational and non-relational DB systems such as MySQL, Postgres, MongoDB etc.
• Has experience dealing with JIRA (issue tracking tools), Confluence (knowledge management) tools.
• Experience with building and maintaining microservices.
• Experience with building and integrating the core system with external APIS.
• Good to have: Domain knowledge in the BFSI tech stack.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities 

1. Use JavaScript and cutting-edge JS frameworks to develop front end applications that follow industry-standard design patterns, development methodologies, and deployment models
2. Solve and articulate complex problems through application design, product development, and user experiences. 
3. Develop software used by people who are not software developers--ensure the exceptional software you create influences them to be exceptional professionals in their respective fields
4. Collaborate with other programmers and mentor junior engineers through the development process
5. Leverage the knowledge of your peers to better understand business trends, customer communities, and technology adoption patterns
6. Evolve your language skills in JavaScript by staying current with complementary programming languages, development methodologies, user interface design techniques, and database tools.

Job Summary
We are looking for a Front End Developer who will be responsible for implementing visual elements that users see and interact with in a web application. They are usually supported by back-end web developers, who are responsible for server-side application logic and integration of the work front-end developers do. You will work with the UI/UX designer and bridge the gap between graphical design and technical implementation, taking an active role on both sides and defining how the application looks as well as how it works.

Responsibilities and Duties
- Develop highly interactive web applications utilising JavaScript, HTML5, CSS, JSON, Vue js / Nuxt js, and integrating Restful API’s, external web services ensuring high performance on Mobile and Desktop.
- Create custom general use modules and components extending the elements and modules of core Nuxt.js / Vue.js
- Write non-blocking code using advanced techniques such as multi-threading, javascript dependency management.
- Work with the web app development team in continuing to add features in creating innovative solutions.
- Conceptualize, design and develop user interface designs in a fast-paced online/mobile environment. Consumer applications as well as enterprise platforms
- Understand UI/UX best practices and drive improvements in designs and methodology.
- Establish a high-level vision for the solution.

Key Skills
Vue.js, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Nuxt.js, Integrating REST APIs, UI/UX Designing, Git

Required Experience and Qualifications
Portfolio of Vue.js/Nuxt.js project(s)

Expected Start Date: 10/9/2020

Job Type: Full-time