Frontend Engineer

Responsibilities

● Use markup languages like HTML to create user-friendly web pages

● Maintain and improve the website

● Optimize applications for maximum speed

● Design mobile-based features

● Collaborate with back-end developers and web designers to improve the usability

● Get feedback from, and build solutions for, users and customers

● Write functional requirement documents and guides

● 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 and skills

● Proven work experience of 4-5 years as a Front-end developer

● Hands-on experience with markup languages

● Experience with JavaScript, CSS and jQuery

● Familiarity with browser testing and debugging

● In-depth understanding of the entire web development process (design, development and deployment)

● Understanding of layout aesthetics

● Knowledge of SEO principles

● Familiarity with software like Adobe Suite, Photoshop and content management systems

● An ability to perform well in a fast-paced environment

● Excellent analytical and multitasking skills

● BSc degree in Computer Science or relevant field

We are looking for a kickass JavaScript developer who is proficient with React.js. Your primary focus will be on developing user interface components and implementing them following well-known React.js workflows (such as Flux or Redux). You will have to ensure that these components and the overall application are robust and easy to maintain. You will coordinate with the rest of the team working on different layers of the infrastructure. Therefore, a commitment to collaborative problem solving, sophisticated design, and quality products are important.

Requirements

• Strong proficiency in HTML, CSS and JavaScript, including DOM manipulation and the JavaScript object model
• Thorough understanding of React.js and its core principles
• Experience with popular React.js workflows (such as Flux or Redux)
• 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 implementations
• A knack for benchmarking and optimization
• Familiarity with code versioning tools (Git)

Responsibilities:

• Developing new user-facing features using React.js
• Building reusable components and front-end libraries for future use
• Translating designs and wireframes into high-quality code
• Optimizing components for maximum performance across a vast array of web-capable devices and browsers

• 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.

At Quantela, we’re revolutionizing the way cities are operated and managed. We are making autonomous cities a reality, where citizens will lead a better quality of life by experiencing the power of real time connected urban infrastructure. We are an Artificial Intelligence based software company and a leader in the global Smart Cities and Communities market. We are focused on the intelligence behind every city – our platform optimizes urban infrastructure through data-driven recommendations and automation of standard operating procedures.

Our customers include cities, communities, ports, airports, universities, roads, utilities, campuses, etc. Many industry-leading technology companies, urban operators, and system integrators utilize our platform to deliver tangible outcomes to their customers.

About the role

Quantela is seeking UI Architect who is proficient in design and development of web based front end applications for enterprises.

Qualifications:

• Should have sound understanding of Object-Oriented JavaScript & Typescript concepts and Debugging skills.
• Should have strong Implementation & architectural design skill of BOTH client-side and Server-side NodeJS/JavaScript (and related frameworks) based application
• Should build reusable code and libraries for future use
• Should have working experience on Angular (Preferably at least 3+ year experience in Angular 5 and above versions), HTML5, CSS3.
• Should be able to recommend appropriate UI frameworks and controls, design and develop web applications based upon a set of requirements
• Responsible for setting coding standards using best practices/principles and ensuring its adherence
• Good understanding of UI best practices, RESTful services, Accessibility WCAG 2.0, etc.
• Should be able to understand security models like OWASP standards
• The selected candidate should be an evangelist, self-driven, visionary leader and mentor
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skill and a positive attitude
• Should preferably have product development experience.

Ideal Candidate should have:

• Extensive knowledge of Object-Oriented JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3
• Extensive knowledge in Angular
• Hands on knowledge on ng-cli, ngrx, rxJS and schematics
• Hands-on experience in using template engines like Mustache / Handlebars/Blaze etc
• Proficiency in Clarity CSS, SASS and CSS pre-processors (SASS, LESS etc)
• Extensive knowledge in implementing responsive cross-browser user experiences
• Extensive knowledge in Ajax, and consuming RESTful web services
• Extensive knowledge in ES6
• Unit testing frameworks like Jasmine/Chai/Mocha/Karma
• Performance evaluation using Chrome dev tools etc, W3C standards
• Understanding of complete Technology Stack of application (Integrations with downstream Applications/Services, Deployment, Cloud Infrastructure & Services, CI/CD pipeline)
• Knowledge in design patterns on UI
• Good to have knowledge on Monorepo concept
• Knowledge or Should have worked on enterprise class applications
• Should have worked in Agile environment