Frontend Developer

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled and hands-on UI Developer with strong expertise in React.js and JavaScript to join our front-end engineering team. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in developing scalable, high-performance, and user-centric web applications. You will be expected to contribute immediately, owning development tasks end-to-end — from design and coding to performance tuning and deployment.

 Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop responsive, high-quality user interfaces using React.js, JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
• Collaborate closely with UX designers, backend developers, and product managers to translate business requirements into technical implementations.
• Write clean, efficient, and reusable code following best practices and modern front-end standards.
• Optimize components for maximum performance and scalability across various browsers and devices.
• Participate in code reviews, ensuring adherence to coding standards and best practices.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve UI-related performance or compatibility issues.
• Stay up to date with emerging front-end technologies and continuously enhance the development process.

 Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of professional experience in front-end/UI development.
• Deep hands-on experience with React.js and core JavaScript (ES6+).
• Strong understanding of HTML5, CSS3, and modern UI frameworks/libraries.
• Experience with React hooks, state management (Redux or Context API), and component-based architecture.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and integration of front-end applications with backend services.
• Experience with Webpack, Babel, NPM/Yarn, and modern build tools.
• Solid understanding of version control systems (Git).
• Strong debugging and performance optimization skills.
• Ability to deliver results in a fast-paced, agile environment.

 Good to Have Skills:

• Experience with TypeScript, Next.js, or React Native.
• Knowledge of testing frameworks such as Jest, Mocha, or React Testing Library.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps tools.
• Understanding of UI/UX design principles and ability to collaborate effectively with designers.
• Exposure to cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Experience in performance profiling and accessibility (a11y) best practices

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. 

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain user interfaces for the internal product suite.

• Collaborate closely with product managers and backend engineers to understand

requirements, translate them into user-friendly interfaces, and ensure a consistent

user experience across all products.

• Champion the technical feasibility of our UI/UX designs, ensuring seamless user experiences.

• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code adhering to best practices and coding standards.

• Conduct unit and integration tests to ensure code quality and functionality.

• Stay up-to-date with the latest UI development trends and technologies.

• Take initiative and ownership of assigned tasks, ensuring they are completed efficiently and to a high standard. 

Requirements/Qualifications

• Bachelors in any Computers stream or related fields

• Minimum 1+ years of experience as a UI Developer.

• Proficiency in Javascript,Node.js & any one of (Angular, Nextjs or React.js)

• Experience with unit and integration testing frameworks.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• A passion for modern web development practices and a drive to deliver high-quality

work.

• Good to have the Experience with responsive design and cross-browser compatibility.

• Proven at least 2 to 3 years of work experience as a Front-end developer
• Hands-on experience with markup languages
• Experience with JavaScript,Next.Js and Tailwind is a must
• Familiarity with browser testing and debugging
• In-depth understanding of the entire web development process (design, development and deployment)
• Understanding of layout aesthetics
• Excellent analytical and multitasking skills
• Engineering Graduates preferred

Job Description:

We are looking for an experienced JavaScript developer who is proficient with React.js. The primary focus of the selected candidate would be on developing user interface components implementing and executing them following well-known React.js workflows (such as Flux or Redux). Also ensuring that these components and the overall application are robust and easy to manage. A commitment to collaborative problem solving, sophisticated design, and quality products are important.

Responsibilities:

• Developing the latest user-facing features using React.js
• Designing a modern highly responsive web-based user interface
• Building reusable components and front-end libraries for future use
• Translating designs and wireframes into high-quality code
• Learn and understand user interactions
• Optimizing components for maximum performance across a vast array of web-capable devices and browsers
• Coordinating with various teams working on distinct layers
• As a React.js Developer, you will be involved from conception to completion with projects that are technologically sound and aesthetically impressive. 

Technical skills:

• Strong proficiency in JavaScript, including DOM manipulation and the JavaScript object model
• Thorough understanding of React.js and its core principles
• Prior experience with popular React.js workflows (such as Flux or Redux)
• Familiarity with more current specifications of ECMAScript
• Prior experience with data structure libraries (e.g., Immutable.js)
• Knowledge of isomorphic React is a plus
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs
• Familiarity with HTML / CSS
• GIT experience is a plus
• Knowledge of modern authorization mechanisms, such as JSON Web Token
• Familiarity with modern front-end build pipelines and tools
• Experience with common front-end development tools such as Babel, Webpack, NPM, etc.
• Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements
• A knack for benchmarking and optimization

• Rockstar Coworkers
• Friendly & Energetic Environment
• 21 paid leaves
• Reward Employees with Experiences
• Free Food & Coffee
• Team Outings from time to time
• Work From Home Option Available
• Treat all employees as equals

Tech Stacks used  by us : 

Frontend : VueJs 

Backend : NodeJs

Key skills: ReactJs, HTML5, CSS3, REST Protocols, NodeJs, JEST, GraphQL.

Responsibilities:

• Participation in Company's product and implementation as a Frontend developer.
• Build the front-end for our mobile and web products
• Convert wireframes into working UI interfaces
• Write REST calls to interact with our back-end API
• Participation in research activities.
• Build reusable code and libraries for future use
  
  

Requirements:

• Keen design eye to translate wire frames into pixel perfect web pages
• Excellent JSON/DOM manipulation skills
• Should have strong key skills in HTML5, CSS and advanced JavaScript and the ability to turn design mock-ups into great looking sites with user interactions.
• Must also be up-to-date with cross-browser and cross-platform issues, have a good eye for detail and be able to work to tight deadlines
• Experience in building Scalable Apps
• Experience with third- party libraries, social media integration and APIs.
• Work on building product from scratch and improving application performance.
• Should understand and have knowledge on the application security practices/vulnerabilities
• Understands Web Products and understand Performance of the application.
• Linux and Unix Skills
• Hands on experience in collecting and analyzing/improving Application analytics
• Good understanding in User Patterns, CTRs and closely work with UX and Product team in a dynamic environment
• Understanding of server-side CSS pre-processing platforms, such as LESS and SASS
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git / SVN
• Good understanding of asynchronous request handling, partial page updates, and AJAX

Industry Background : Product based startup
Location : Hiranandani - Powai, Mumbai. (Remote working option available for candidates residing out of Mumbai)
Working Days & Timings : Monday to Saturday (Alternate Saturdays off), 12pm - 9pm.

Kindly apply if interested.

Responsibilities

• A complete ownership of the feature.
• Find innovative ways to increase efficiency/Application performance.
• Implement Visual Designs in standards compliant.
• Build efficient and reusable front-end systems and abstractions.
• Suggest and implement improvements to existing product interfaces.
• Ensure that all the assigned systems are performing to scale.
• Work closely with product management team to define and refine feature.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of product development experience with expertise in designing and implementing high-performance web applications.
• Strong hands-on experience in developing web applications using JavaScript.
• Strong experience and knowledge in single page frameworks using ReactJS and ability to design the architecture of single page applications.