Frontend Developer

Job Description:

We are looking for an experienced developer to be a part of our growing team. You will be working here to create, design and develop software for both web and mobile applications using Node js.

Skills to be required:

1. To design, develop and maintain Scalable web applications using node js.
2. Collaborate with front-end developers on the integrations of elements.
3. To write Reusable, testable and efficient code.
4. working closely with front-end developers to integrate user-facing elements with server-side
5. Implement security and data protection measures.
6. Perform code reviews, debug and improve applications for performance.

 Responsibilities:

1. Proven experience for 2-4 years of experience as a Node.js Developer
2. Proficiency with front-end technologies like HTML,CSS, Javascript and React js
3. Experience with RESTful API Development
4. Knowledge of database systems like MongoDB and Mysql
5. Understanding of code versioning tools like Git
6. Strong problem solving, communication skills and team work abilities.

About Our Client

It is a last-mile tech-logistics solution provider for intra-state deliveries based in Bangalore. It offers reliable, affordable, and professional services, structured to serve enterprises.

Our Client aggregates light commercial vehicles for urban logistics and has onboarded 55,000+ truckers on its platform across 14 cities. Our Client works across industry sectors like organized retail, FMCG and e-commerce, distribution and 3PL companies. Some of its clients include Amazon, Flipkart, Bisleri, Vishal Mega Mart, Future Supply Chain, Coca-Cola, Delhivery, and Udaan.

The company offers customized logistics solutions for clients, along with other value-added services such as screened drivers, audited and GPS-enabled vehicles, point-to-point billing, status updates, 24x7 service, and greater efficiency, all at transparent and economical pricing.

Our Client, as a brand, is known as one of the market leaders in the enterprise segment, and first movers to identify and empathize with the underserved urban trucker community, playing a huge role in making them a part of the mainstream economy. This series-B funded tech-logistics company aims to disrupt the primitive $35bn+ urban-logistics industry by leveraging technology and help enterprises to reach consumers faster.

Our Client is India's largest enterprise urban-logistics provider in India, with 55,000+ Light Commercial Vehicles on its platform.

Why Our Client?

- Switch career into internet startups.
- Work with fast-paced organizations.

What will I do?

 Develop new user-facing features·
 Build reusable code and libraries for future use·
 Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs·
 Optimize application for maximum speed and scalability·
 Assure that all user input is validated before submitting to back end·
 Collaborate with other team members and stakeholders.· 

What skills should I have?

 BTech, BE, BS degree in Computer Science, similar technical field of study or equivalent practical·
experience.
 3+ years·' experience in web and software development.
 Demonstrated knowledge of web technologies such as HTML5, CSS3, Javascript and AJAX/Fetch·
API.
 Demonstrated experience in React, React-Router, Redux, React-saga/Thunk.·
 Ability to work independently and multi-task effectively.·
 Flexible and willing to accept a change in priorities as necessary.·
 Strong attention to detail.·
 A good understanding of cross-browser compatibility issues and ways to work around them.·
 Proficient with code versioning tools, such as Git / Mercurial / SVN·
 A good understanding of SEO principles and ensuring that application will adhere to them.· 

• Building of user-facing elements and Integration
• Writing reusable, testable, and efficient code
• Design and implementation of low-latency, high-availability, and real time applications
• Architecting applications and strategizing them to be scalable for traffic.
• Identifying and working on new innovations which can relate to any kind of technology

• 2-3 years of experience with JavaScript, JQuery, Node.js
• Understanding the nature of asynchronous programming and its quirks and workarounds
• Good understanding of front-end technologies, such as HTML5, CSS3, SASS
• Understanding fundamental design principles behind a scalable application
• Understanding differences between multiple delivery platforms, such as mobile vs. desktop, and optimizing output to match the specific platform
• Creating database schemas that represent and support business processes
• Implementing unit tests
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git

Job brief

• We are looking for a qualified Front-end developer to join our team.
• You will be responsible for building the ‘client-side’ of our web applications.
• You should be able to translate our company and customer needs into functional and appealing interactive applications.
• If you’re interested in creating a user-friendly environment by writing code and moving forward in your career, then this job is for you.
• We expect you to be a person, who is curious about new digital technologies and aspires to combine usability with visual design.

Responsibilities

• Use markup languages like HTML to create user-friendly web pages
• Maintain and improve website
• Optimize applications for maximum speed
• Design mobile-based features
• Collaborate with back-end developers and web designers to improve usability
• Get feedback from, and build solutions for, users and customers
• Create quality mockups and prototypes
• Help back-end developers with coding and troubleshooting
• Ensure high quality graphic standards and brand consistency
• Stay up-to-date on emerging technologies

Requirements

• Understanding of key design principles.
• Experience in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and JS Frameworks like Angular, Backbone and React.
• Understanding of server-side CSS.
• Knowledge in responsive and adaptive design.
• Understanding of SEO principles.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.

• An ability to perform well in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent analytical and multitasking skills

Kvantum is a career-changing opportunity where you will get to learn the latest and greatest marketing analytics for CPG, Retail, eCommerce, Pharma industry (to name few). At Kvantum, you will be part of a rapidly growing company. You will be able to make your mark; you’ll help write the story.  You will get the chance to go above and beyond, being a hero to your clients and to your team. You will get the chance to make a big impact, applying your coding skills, domain expertise to ready the most innovative marketing science product to Fortune 1000 customers.

What you’ll be doing in your new job:

 As a  Front End/UI Developer at Kvantum you will be working with incredibly talented, optimistic people in an environment that fosters innovation builds trust, and frequently erupts into laughter. You are a natural developer and enjoy helping team members in coding and development. You command respect from your superiors and also from peers. In this role, you’ll demonstrate a proven track record of developing enterprise-grade web frontends using technologies such as JavaScript, Ajax, XHTML and JSON. You'll join a team of exponential application developers who are working hard to develop our next generation SaaS marketing applications.

 Primary Responsibilities includes:

• Develop Proof-of-Concept and prototype applications using new technologies and frameworks. In addition to collaborating with internal teams and clients to create innovative solutions.
• Help establish GUI best practices and JavaScript frameworks for web development.
• Provide context and guidance for integration and implementation of Front-End Interfaces
• Translate wireframes, comps, and functional requirements into functional HTML/ CSS / Javascript.
• Develop standards-compliant mark-up and code for web sites and applications
• Develop JavaScript using standard Frameworks (jQuery, etc.)
• Develop small to medium size custom JavaScript libraries for reuse across the application
• Provide technology and implementation expertise to the domain, projects, or client
• Maintain leading-edge knowledge in emerging technologies and frameworks
• Participate in knowledge sharing and lessons learned sessions from project experiences

For this position, you must have:

• Expert JavaScript/HTML/CSS coding skills.
• 2-4 years of professional experience 
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in javascript 
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience in React.js
• Hands-on experience with the implementation of different design patterns
• Proven experience of developing software using the Agile/SCRUM development methodology
• Command of web standards, CSS based design, cross-browser compatibility
• Experience to optimize the performance of the web application;
• Good understanding of page rendering, DOM manipulation, caching, REST API
• Experience of developing the application using  Test-driven Development(TDD)
• Experience of working on LINUX environment
• Attention to detail, Dedication, and Problem-Solving skills.

Nice to Have: 

• Working experience in any of  these technologies and frameworks: D3.js, Node.js, Express.js, Elasticsearch, GraphQL, Redis
• Experience working with start-ups.
• A good learning curve for new technologies.

We provide a competitive stipend and abundant opportunity for talented people to grow faster. Our people (as we call them Kvants) know how to celebrate success (monthly team events, quarterly company events, employee awards, etc.) and work smart to achieve desired goals.

Disclaimer:

Outside Recruiters: Kvantum prefers to recruit candidates directly. We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Please do not contact Kvantum employees with unsolicited resumes. Any resume sent by an outside agency without an explicit signed Kvantum generated agency agreement in place will be considered unsolicited and will not be eligible for payment.