Frontend Developer

What is Needed for the Role

• Strong command of ReactJS
• Strong command of modern JavaScript (examples: arrow functions, async/await,
destructuring, rest & spread, etc.)
• Strong command of modern CSS and HTML (examples: flexbox, grid, media queries, etc.)
• Strong command of modern JavaScript tooling (examples: webpack, babel, ESLint, etc.)
• Hands-on experience with TypeScript on ReactJS projects is a bonus, but not required
• A good grip on Git

About KAFQA:

At Kafqa, we are building the next generation performing arts platform. Our mission is to transform how India
learns, performs & watches performing arts. Our launch services consist of technology-enabled dance and
theatre classes in our proprietary studios, production facilities and social media broadcasting & competitions.

Founder & Team:
The founder is Shariq Plasticwala. He is a graduate of IIT Bombay & Stanford GSB. He was part of the
founding team of Amazon India where he played a key role for over 8 years. Among his roles at Amazon, he
was the CEO of Amazon’s first joint venture in India and a Board Member of Amazon’s payments business. The
other members of the founding team consisted of senior executives from Shiamak Davar & Byju’s.
Role

We are looking for an experienced Front-end engineer with ReactJS development experience to join our team.

Here’s are some of the things you might have to do on any given day:

● Implement responsive and performant UIs with a user-centered approach with frontend technologies
including ReactJS, Javascript(ES 6), Typescript, SCSS, etc
● Write meaningful test cases for frontend
● Mentor fellow team members

Ideal Background / Experience:
● At least 5+ years of diverse experience in web development for product or services oriented
environment with exposure to working production deployments
● Expertise in programming using Angular/ReactJS or similar UI frameworks
● In-depth exposure to technologies used in web-based products, including REST APIs

Nice to have exposure to any of
● WebRTC based products
● Google APIs
● NodeJS / ExpressJS

Job Description

Experience should have minimum 2 years.

Proficient with ReactJS/Redux

Designing and developing user interface solutions for websites, web and Mobile applications.

Design product and website layouts, assets, flows, sitemaps etc.

Create and maintain UI guidelines and templates.

Extensive knowledge of web technologies and building large scale web applications.

Expertise in JavaScript, HTML5 and CSS3 and Adoptive / Responsive web Design & Cross browser experience.

Expertise with cross-browser, cross-platform, and design constraints on the web.

Interact with other team members to incorporate innovations and vice versa.

Experience in working with Agile Methodology.

Ability to solve problems creatively and effectively.

Should possess excellent communication skills.

About the role:
We’re looking for a React.Js Developer who can adapt to new tech stacks and innovate with cutting-edge technology solutions, to build eCommerce platforms that are unique, disruptive, and powerful

What you'll do:
● Develop new user-facing features using React.js
● Build reusable components and front-end libraries for future use
● Translate designs and wireframes into high-quality code
● Optimize components for maximum performance across a vast array of web-capable devices and browsers

What you'll need:
● Bachelor's degree with minimum 3 years of work experience as a React Js
● Strong proficiency in JavaScript or Typescript, including DOM manipulation and the JavaScript object model
● Experience with data structure libraries (e.g., Immutable.js)
● Knowledge of object-oriented programming
● Experience with popular React.js workflows (such as Flux or Redux)
● Integration of multiple data sources and databases into one system
● Familiarity with newer specifications of EcmaScript
● Experience with common front-end development tools such as Babel, Webpack, NPM, etc.
● Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements

Who Should Consider Joining:
● If you like challenges and think from a first principle basis,
● If you are driven to take ownership and are adept at rolling with the punches,
● If you have the aspiration to grow fast in the dynamic environment of a start-up,
● If you are a collaborative team member, who believes in collective success,
● If you are someone who makes objective, fact-based decisions

Who should not consider joining:
● If the role description does not excite you, then you should not join us
● We are a startup and things will move fast. If you are not comfortable in a fast-paced environment, then you should not join us
● If you are not a self-starter who is willing to learn & experiment more, then you should not join us.

What We Offer:
● Limitless growth and learning opportunities
● Exposure to cutting edge technology solutions and upcoming stacks in the market
● In house technical training on GIT, Automated Testing, Code Coverage, Language Training and much more
● A collaborative and positive culture — Your team will be as smart and driven as you.
● Guidance and mentorship from industry experts and renowned IIT Alumnus
● An opportunity to make an impact — Your work will contribute directly to our strategy and growth

Role: Frontend developer (UI & Javascript)

Technologies: HTML5, CSS3, SCSS, Responsive UI Development (Material UI, Bootstrap etc.), Java Script (ECMA Script 6 & 7) , React JS & Next JS.

Process related tools: Github, Jira & Slack

Experience: 5+ Years (Minimum 2 Years experience in React JS)

Communication: Moderate/Fluent in English

Job Type: Contract (Remote - In India)

Joining: Immediate

Must to have skills with required skill rating:

Communication: 8/10
HTLM5: 8/10
CSS3: 8/10
SCSS: 8/10
Responsive UI Development (Bootstrap, Material etc...): 9/10
Java Script (ES6): 9/10
REACT JS: 8/10

Good to have Skill:

Next Js: 8/10

Senior Engineering Manager – Frontend

Myntra’s Engineering team builds the technology platform that empowers our customers’ shopping experience and enables the smooth flow of products from suppliers to our customers’ doorsteps. We work on areas such as building massive-scale web-applications, engaging user-interfaces, big-data analytics, mobile apps, workflow systems, inventory management etc. We are a small technology team where each individual makes a huge impact. You will have the opportunity to be part of a rapidly growing organization and gain exposure to all the parts of a comprehensive eCommerce platform.

You will be a part of: Supply Chain Management (SCM)

Myntra-Jabong Supply Chain Management systems form the backbone of our core business and customer experience. Any business runs on a simple construct of Demand (Consumer) and Supply (Producer). However, a set of complex and intricate methods, processes and systems connect the demand with supply in a deterministic and predictable way. These methods, processes and systems collectively form the Supply Chain for the business. The multi-billion-dollar Myntra-Jabong business fundamentally rests on a set of highly scalable, robust and intelligent Supply Chain Management systems that solve real-world problems of predicting the demand from millions of our customers, for a combination of millions of products from our product catalogue, and intelligently connecting that demand to thousands of national and international sellers or suppliers using a set of advanced homegrown tech products that we build and manage.

SCM engineering employs new-age technologies such as Distributed Computing constructs, Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, Artificial Intelligence; scalable data stores in Mongo, Redis, Cassandra, MySQL, Elastic Search, Solr; scalable programming constructs in Node.js, GoLang, Java; JavaScript, Python, and new-age frameworks such as ReactJS and ReactNative to solve some of the hardest problems in the e-commerce business
with world-class software products.

The SCM engineering at Myntra-Jabong operates within two distinct verticals: Supply-chain Outbound (Fulfilment systems) & Supply-chain Inbound (Selection systems, Partner experience).

Responsibilities
● Technical Guidance: You will provide technical leadership to a team of excellent software engineers; this
requires that you have the technical depth to make complex design decisions and the hands-on ability to
lead by example.
● Execution and Delivery: You will be expected to instil and follow good software development practices
and ensure timely delivery of high-quality products. You should be familiar with agile practices as well as
be able to adapt these to the needs of the business, with a constant focus on product quality.
● Team management: You will be responsible for hiring and mentoring your team; helping individuals
grow in their careers, having a constant dialogue about their aspirations and sharing prompt, clear and
actionable feedback about performance.

Skills / Experience
● Total of 9+ years’ in developing front-end for large scale web based consumer facing products and 2 + years’ experience in team management
● Degree in Computer Science or related field.
● Good understanding of mobile platforms and browsers.
● Strong CS & HTTP fundamentals.
● Experience and expertise in UI architecture, component/framework design.
● In depth strength and experience in JavaScript.
● Excellent programming skills in HTML5, CSS3.
● Building advanced responsive layouts.
● Node.js background is essential, React.js is a plus.
● Ability to write code compatible across browsers and other clients.
● Exposure to mobile-based interfaces, social media.
● Good understanding of backend systems i.e. web services, APIs from consumer
perspective.

Requirements
● Technical depth
o Strong technical competence required to gain credibility. Ability to architect, design and code
yourself. Technical experience in building and operating web-based applications. Deep
understanding of all layers of the web-stack work (from the client interface to the database).
Knowledge of multiple technology stacks/languages/tools and their pros/cons.

● Execution ability
o Focus on delivering products in a timely manner with high quality. Familiarity with multiple software
development practices and tools, and the proven ability to adapt, champion and institute good
practices and tools.

● Strong understanding of object- oriented programming, concurrency and fundamentals of
computer-science.