Engineering Manager - Frontend

Required Skills and Experience:

• 8-12 years of experience in front-end development, with a strong focus on React.js.
• Proven experience with React.js and related technologies (e.g., Redux, React Router, Hooks, Context API).
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, and modern front-end build tools (e.g., Webpack, Babel, etc.).
• Hands-on experience with RESTful APIs, Server Sent Events, WebSockets
• Hand’s on experience with web components, microfrontends
• Deep understanding of browser apis like history, intersectionobserver, event handling, virtual panes, drag and drop etc
• Ability to work on a complex and fast moving code base.
• Familiarity with TypeScript and its integration with React applications.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

We are looking for a skilled and motivated React Developer with 5–8 years of hands-on experience to join our growing team in Chennai. The ideal candidate should have strong proficiency in front-end development using React.js, with a solid understanding of modern web technologies, best practices, and Agile methodologies. Experience with Ember.js is also required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain scalable web applications using React.js and Ember.js.
• Build reusable components and front-end libraries for future use.
• Translate UI/UX designs and wireframes into high-quality, responsive code.
• Optimize components for maximum performance across a wide range of devices and browsers.
• Collaborate closely with UI/UX designers, backend developers, and product managers.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and debugging activities.
• Stay updated with the latest trends and best practices in front-end development.

Required Skills:

• Strong proficiency in JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
• Hands-on experience with React.js, including Redux and React Hooks.
• Experience with Ember.js in production-grade applications.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and integrating frontend with backend services.
• Experience using front-end build tools and workflows (e.g., Webpack, Babel, NPM).
• Good understanding of version control systems like Git.
• Exposure to Agile development methodologies and practices.

Are you an exceptional UI Developer with a passion for creating mesmerizing user interfaces? We're seeking a Senior UI Developer who thrives on leveraging the power of React to craft visually stunning and highly interactive user experiences. If you're a trailblazer in the realm of UI design and development, and you're ready to make a substantial impact with your skills, we want you to be a key player in our team.

Your Role and Responsibilities:

UI Enthusiast: Showcase your mastery of user interface design by leading the charge in developing captivating user interfaces for both web and mobile applications. Your UI skills will be the driving force behind creating experiences that resonate across various devices and platforms.

React Expertise: Demonstrate your coding brilliance by harnessing the potential of React. Create UI components that are both aesthetically pleasing and technologically advanced, pushing the boundaries of modern web development.

Design-Driven Development: Collaborate closely with our design team to seamlessly transform wireframes and mockups into tangible UI interfaces that effortlessly embody the union of visual aesthetics and functional excellence.

Performance Sculptor: Dive into the intricacies of front-end code within the React framework, sculpting and optimizing to achieve lightning-fast loading times and seamless user interactions.

Browser Harmony: Ensure uniformity in appearance and behavior across an array of browsers and devices, taking into account the nuances of each platform to create a consistent user experience.

Code Craftsmanship: Exemplify your commitment to code quality by producing elegantly structured, meticulously documented, and easily maintainable code that sets new standards in our development endeavors.

Synergy of Integration: Collaborate seamlessly with our backend developers, bridging the gap between UI components and backend services and APIs to create a holistic and efficient application ecosystem.

Agile Advocate: Embrace and champion agile methodologies, actively engaging in sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and contributing to code reviews to foster a collaborative and iterative development environment.

Creative Problem-Solving: Dive headfirst into complex UI challenges, emerging with innovative solutions that enhance user experiences and keep the development process on track.

Mentorship: Elevate junior developers through your guidance and insights, empowering them to amplify their expertise in UI development and React.

Trendsetter: Stay at the forefront of UI development trends, constantly immersing yourself in the latest front-end technologies, particularly within the React ecosystem.

Key Skills:

Proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript

Expert-level experience with React and related libraries

Strong UI/UX design understanding

Responsive and mobile-first design principles

Cross-browser compatibility and accessibility standards

Performance optimization for UI components

Agile development methodologies

Strong problem-solving skills

Excellent communication and collaboration abilities

Your Skills and Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Web Design, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).

Proven track record as a UI Developer or Front-End Developer, highlighted by an impressive portfolio showcasing your React-powered UI design and development prowess.

Expert-level proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and React framework, complemented by familiarity with relevant libraries and tools.

UI-focused mindset with a passion for responsive and mobile-first design within the React realm.

Deep appreciation for UI/UX design principles, enabling seamless collaboration with designers to achieve a harmonious user experience.

Comprehensive understanding of cross-browser compatibility and dedication to accessibility standards.

Accomplished in optimizing UI components for superior performance and speed within the React framework.

Resourceful problem solver, adept at swiftly identifying and addressing front-end issues.

Exceptional communicator, fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment within the team.

Proficient in version control systems (e.g., Git) and experienced in contributing to code review processes.

Exposure to Agile/Scrum methodologies is a significant advantage.

Strong leadership skills, with a history of mentoring junior developers in React-based development scenarios.

Join us in reshaping user interfaces through the captivating lens of React. If you're fueled by a passion for UI excellence and have the technical prowess to match, we invite you to share your resume, portfolio, and relevant code samples that reflect your remarkable journey in the realm of UI and React. Your UI skills will be the cornerstone of our dynamic team.

TAPPP is building the next-generation digital platform by leveraging cell-based architecture to integrate technologies like Artificial Intelligence, Rules, Workflows, Microservices, FaaS (Function as a Service), Micro-frontends, and Micro apps to create a highly extensible and cutting-edge technology platform that brings together sports fans with broadcasters, sports teams, and sportsbooks to create a marketplace for all aspects of sports and we are available across platforms via the Web, Mobile, Roku, and Tablets.

Building out this brand presents significant product and engineering challenges. At the center of solving those challenges is the TAPPP Product Engineering team which is responsible for the TAPPP product end to end.

TAPPP is led by a very able leadership team drawn from Industry leaders from companies like ESPN, Amazon, Blackhawk, Kargocard, Visa, and many others.

Who are we looking for:

A coding enthusiast who loves writing elegant code and developing software systems.

As a Roku developer, you will be a part of the core product development team that is responsible for building high-performant components of the TAPPP platform.

Your responsibility:

• You will be responsible for designing, coding, reviewing, testing, and bug-fixing different modules of the software product that needs to work seamlessly across different environments.
• Write production-quality code in Brightscript / Scenegraph.
• Write unit-test code for robustness, including edge cases, usability and general reliability.
• You will work in an Agile team, working on the TAPPP revolutionary platform. 
• Interface with other teams and/or third-party vendors to assist in the deployment of applications on Roku platforms.

Mandatory technical skills:

• At least 3 years of experience in developing apps for Roku devices.
• Strong knowledge of BrightScript, SceneGraph, and core scripting languages like JS.
• Experience with REST APIs interaction and a strong understanding of client-server architectures.
• Experience with Media Playback, streaming concepts, HLS, and manifests.

Other

Strong independent contributor.

Comfortable working in a start-up environment.

The position is based in Pune(India).

• You have a strong appreciation for design and interaction, as well as an intimate understanding and appreciation for presentation layer code.
• You love puzzles, problem-solving and have proven in-depth knowledge in a variety of tech stacks.
• You are passionate about being precise in the implementation of designs and do not compromise on quality.
• You are comfortable working in a high-pressure environment and are able to adapt to the needs of the day.
• You are open-minded and curious to learn

Expectations and Responsibilities

• See a project through from conception to finished product
• Strong organizational skills. You should not need someone to “manage” you
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Good problem-solving skills
• Attention to detail
• Be able to push the boundaries of technology to deliver an unparalleled product
• Able to research and use cutting edge tools to deliver seamless experiences for users

We expect you to have some exposure to the following technologies

• HTML5, CSS, SASS, JS
• CSS Libraries - Boostrap, CSS Grid
• Front-end frameworks (React/Angular/Vue)
• Git

• Experience with Word press
• Experts in HTML To Word press theming
• Plugin Creation and Management
• Able to develop the theme. Mastery of HTML, CSS, PHP and jQuery;
• Experience with object-oriented programming
• Experience with mobile platforms.
• Experience with the following technologies OOAD/OOPS (Object Oriented Programming) PHP 5, MySQL 5, any framework like Zend/Symfony/CakePHP, etc.
• Strong understanding and hands-on in HTML, DHTML, XML, CSS, JavaScript, JQuery/Prototype and AJAX.
• Very strong understanding of database technologies and SQL Optimization.
• A clear understanding of product development environment and methodologies.
• Experience in SVN/GIT Hub/Beanstalk
• Familiarity with web technology trends (Web 2.0) and the evolution of the Internet.
• Experience with Word press is mandatory, other CMS/framework experience will be an added advantage.
• Experience with Word Press Theme, Widgets, and Plugin customizing and developing new word press themes, Plugin modification/development, and widgets development.
• Expert knowledge in Word press installation, configuration, administration, security, and optimization.
• Desired Experience in customizing existing 3rd party themes, Plugin.