Frontend Developer for a Gaming startup

Job Description: Senior Software Developer (React.js)

Location: [Pune, Maharashtra]

Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Developer with extensive experience in React.js to join our dynamic team. As a Senior Developer, you will be responsible for leading the development of cutting-edge web applications using React.js and related technologies. Your expertise will play a crucial role in designing and implementing scalable software solutions that meet our clients' needs and contribute to the overall success of our project.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and development of complex web applications using React.js and other modern JavaScript libraries and frameworks.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to gather requirements, design solutions, and deliver high-quality software.
• Architect and implement reusable components and front-end libraries for future use.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability while ensuring cross-browser and cross-device compatibility.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends in front-end development and mentor junior developers in best practices.
• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure code quality and standards adherence.
• Troubleshoot issues, fix bugs, and improve application performance.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in software development, with at least 5 years specifically using React.js.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript, including ES6+ features.
• Experience with state management libraries such as Redux, MobX, or Context API.
• Deep understanding of web markup, including HTML5 and CSS3.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and asynchronous request handling.
• Solid understanding of version control using Git or similar systems.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality software solutions on time.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with TypeScript or similar statically typed languages.
• Knowledge of server-side rendering and Node.js.
• Familiarity with modern front-end build pipelines and tools, such as Webpack, Babel, and npm.
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks.
• Contribution to open-source projects or a strong GitHub profile.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Flexible work hours and remote work options.

Join us and contribute to building innovative and scalable solutions using the latest technologies in a collaborative and supportive environment. Apply now to be part of our growing team of talented developers!

• Deep understanding of JS basics and advanced features (ES6) (5+ years)
• Deep understanding of basic and advanced HTML5 / CSS3 features (5+ years)
• Hands on experience developing scalable applications using React JS (preferably using functional components) (2+ years)
• Proficiency in using hooks based approach in react development
• Hands on experience developing UI components using Material UI for React JS (2+ years)
• Experience with any of the state management libraries for React JS – Redux, Context API, Mobx etc
• Experience with unit testing using Jest, Enzyme, React Testing Library etc
• Experience with responsive design, progressive web apps and accessibility.
• Knowledge about platform tools such as NPM, Git command line tool and AWS.

Skills:

• Strong proficiency in JavaScript, including DOM manipulation and the JavaScript object model
• Thorough understanding of React.js and its core principles
• Experience with popular React.js workflows (Redux)
• Familiarity with newer specifications of ECMAScript
• Experience with data structure libraries (e.g., Immutable.js)
• Knowledge of isomorphic React is a plus
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs
• Knowledge of modern authorization mechanisms, such as JSON Web Token
• Familiarity with modern front-end build pipelines and tools
• Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements
• A knack for benchmarking and optimization
• Familiarity with code versioning tools (such as Git, SVN, and Mercurial)

• 4-5 years of overall experience and 2+ years of experience as full stack developer with skills on Python, Javascript and databases.
• Excellent programming skills and hands-on experience in Python, Java Script, HTML, and CSS.
• Experience of working in Data Science domain is an advantage, but not mandatory.
• Ability to positively contribute to a team and willingness to quickly complete large volumes of work with high quality.
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• BE/BTech or MCA Degree or any graduate with desired skills.

Key aspects of this role:

• Meeting with the development team to discuss user interface ideas and applications.
• Reviewing application requirements and interface designs.
• Identifying web-based user interactions.
• Developing and implementing highly-responsive user interface components using React
concepts.
• Writing application interface codes using JavaScript following React.js workflows.
• Troubleshooting interface software and debugging application codes.
• Developing and implementing front-end architecture to support user interface concepts.
• Monitoring and improving front-end performance.
• Documenting application changes and developing updates.

To be the right fit, you'll need:
• Minimum 4+ years relevant experience in application development and React JS.
• Knowledge of React hooks such that use Context, use Reducer, use Effect.
• Knowledge of React props and state management (both functional and class component)
• Strong understanding of Error boundary concept of react.
• Work experience with any react based UI library or Redux is preferable
• Experience in building cross-browser layouts with CSS and HTML

• Responsible for the implementation of end-to-end modules starting from user interface, business logic layer and database layer.
• Proficient in HTML, javascript.
• React JS experience is an added advantage.
• Assists in research, design, documentation, and modification of software specifications throughout the software development life cycle.
• Analyzes, troubleshoots, and optimizes code.
• Participates in requirements gathering meetings and produces technical documentation as needed.

Job Description: 

Why are we here?

We are looking for a Fullstack Developer who is motivated to combine the art of design with the art of programming. Responsibilities will include implementing visual elements and their behaviors with user interactions. You will work with both front-end and back-end web developers to build all client-side logic. You will also be bridging the gap between the visual elements and the server-side infrastructure, taking an active role on both sides, and defining how the application looks and functions. You will be boarded into the team that manages higher secondary school projects on the Salesforce stack. You will be given an opportunity to learn the entire ecosystem of salesforce.

Mandatory skills to have/ Responsibilities:

● Overall 4+ years of experience and a strong understanding of JavaScript, its quirks, and workarounds. 

● Good understanding of web markup, including HTML5 and CSS3. 

● Strong hands-on experience with advanced JavaScript libraries and frameworks such as AngularJS or Angular 2+ etc.

● Understanding of Software Design Patterns. 

● Good understanding of AJAX, REST APIs, Remote functions, and prior development experience in building the same. 

● Proficient understanding of cross-browser compatibility issues and ways to work around such issues. 

● Familiarity with front-end build tools, such as Grunt and GulpJs. 

● Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git.

Good to have:

● Hands-on experience in Python

• Experience, preferably with web applications and not websites
• Experience with HTML5, CSS3, JQuery & Javascript
• Experience with JSON data structures