Frontend Developer

**TL;DR:** Seeking an experienced Front-end Developer proficient in React and Next.js to build user-friendly interfaces for Proof of Skill, a blockchain-based protocol for skill verification and credentialing.

Proof of Skill protocol is a decentralized system where industry experts (Validators) evaluate candidates' skills and issue verifiable Skill Credentials. Organizations can then shortlist candidates based on these credentials.

**Qualifications and Skills:**

5+ years of experience in front-end development, with a strong focus on React and Next.js

Proficiency in JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, and related front-end technologies

Solid understanding of React ecosystem, including Redux, React Router, and React Hooks

Experience with Next.js and its server-side rendering (SSR) and static site generation (SSG) capabilities

Familiarity with modern front-end build tools and workflows (e.g., Webpack, Babel, ESLint)

Knowledge of responsive design and cross-browser compatibility

Experience with RESTful APIs and integration with back-end services

Familiarity with web accessibility standards (WCAG) and best practices

Understanding of blockchain technology and decentralized applications (dApps) is a plus

**Responsibilities:**

Design and develop user-friendly interfaces for the Proof of Skill platform using React and Next.js

Implement reusable and modular front-end components following best practices

Integrate with blockchain-based back-end services and decentralized data sources

Optimize performance, scalability, and security of the front-end applications

Collaborate with the design team to ensure pixel-perfect implementation of UI/UX designs

Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code

Participate in code reviews and ensure adherence to coding standards

Stay up-to-date with the latest front-end technologies, frameworks, and industry trends

**Ideal Candidate Traits:**

Strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Excellent communication and collaboration abilities

Attention to detail and commitment to writing clean, efficient code

Passion for creating intuitive and engaging user experiences

Entrepreneurial mindset and willingness to take ownership

Curiosity and eagerness to learn and grow in a dynamic environment

Experience building for crypto is a huge plus

Role:

Senior Frontend Developer

Role Description:

Desired Experience Range 5+ years

Location: Mumbai / Work from Home

Work Experience:

Minimum 5+ years of professional experience in HTML, CSS, AngularJS

Requirements:

1. Must have hands on experience in AngularJS, NodeJS
2. Must have hands on experience in HTML 5, CSS 3
3. Must have hands on experience in developing responsive layouts
4. Must know how to test frontend layouts for various devices and resolutions
5. Must have hands on experience working with SCSS
6. Must have worked with Git
7. Understanding of SDLC process
8. Good to have knowledge of Jira

Key Responsibilites:

1. Converting layouts to HTML/CSS
2. Integrating the created HTML/CSS into the dynamic Slate platform
3. Consuming APIs in AngularJS
4. Setting up oAuth token exchange in AngularJS
5. Looking into any bug fixes post go live
6. Helping the junior developers

Reporting

Candidate will report to the Engineering Lead

We're seeking skilled front-end developers tasked with creating user-friendly experiences. Working closely with back-end developers, your focus will be on crafting visually appealing layouts, enhancing user interface/interaction, and optimizing overall user experience.

Key Skills Required:

1. Proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
2. Experience with modern front-end frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js.
3. Collaborative mindset to work seamlessly with back-end developers and cross-functional teams.
4. Strong understanding of responsive design principles for various devices and browsers.
5. Knowledge of UI/UX best practices and a keen eye for design aesthetics.
6. Familiarity with version control systems, such as Git.
7. Problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot issues efficiently.
8. Awareness of web performance optimization techniques.
9. Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
10. Continuous learning mindset to stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies.

Requirements : 

a) CSS / Bootstrap : Flex Layout/ability to demonstrate the cascading nature of CSS clearly with example/Positioning.

b) Pure JavaScript: Prototype chain and inner workings of inheritance in JS. Understood DOM, Events, Event Bubbling, and Capturing/ ability to demonstrate it with example/ Promises and their use cases.

c) TypeScript: Basic understanding of using TS. Union Types, Index Signatures,

d) REST: Backend experience. REST principles, URL structures for APIs. integration using native JS (fetch and Promises) and in Angular. use cases of getting vs POST vs PUT vs PATCH.

e) Angular :  Abstractions of Angular Component, Service, Pipe, Directive, Module, Lifecycles. Knew advanced patterns as well Dynamic Components, Content Projection, Reactive Forms, ViewChild, ContentChild. Understood Observables and various operators demonstration of Design Skills ability to create the component and module hierarchy for a moderately complex application, along with their interactions

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

• Design and code features for the website application as per the specifications provided by the Product and Design teams.
• Ship features in fast-moving agile sprints.
• Work closely with Backend, Product Design, and Product Management teams to brainstorm and chalk out details of features.
• Ability to build a feature from scratch & drive it to completion

Must have:

• Good understanding of Javascript and Clean architecture.
• Good understanding of asynchronous programming, callback, and closures.
• Strong experience with Javascript frontend framework/libraries like ReactJS
• Understanding of stateless application
• Good knowledge of CSS and its pre-processors like SASS/LESS
• Good understanding of server-side templates.
• Experience with creating cross-browser compatible web apps
• Should be Strong in MySql / Postgres database.
• Stronghold in Data structure and processing JSON

Good to have

• Basic knowledge of CI, CD
• Intermediate knowledge in any cloud services(AWS, GCP)
• Familiar with testing frameworks like Mocha, Cypress