Frontend Engineer

About Optiblack LLC

Optiblack LLC is a company that specializes in providing tech and analytics services. We offer a range of solutions to help businesses meet their goals, including:

• Data Analytics: we can help you extract insights from your data to make informed decisions.
• Web Development: we can design and build custom websites for your business.
• Mobile App Development: we can create mobile apps for both iOS and Android platforms.
• AI and Machine Learning: we can leverage these technologies to automate tasks and improve efficiency.

Optiblack LLC has a team of experienced professionals who can help you with your project. They have a track record of success in delivering high-quality solutions to our clients.

About the Role

We are looking for a passionate and talented intern developer to join our growing team at Optiblack LLC. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience building and maintaining our React Native mobile application. You will work alongside experienced developers and contribute to a product used by millions of users.

Responsibilities:

• Develop new features and functionalities for our React Native mobile application.
• Collaborate with designers and backend developers to ensure a seamless user experience.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code.
• Fix bugs and identify areas for improvement in the existing codebase.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in React Native development.
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback.

Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of React Native development concepts.
• Experience with JavaScript (ES6+) and related frameworks.
• Familiarity with React development principles is a plus.
• Experience with Git version control system.
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A passion for learning and staying updated with the latest technologies.

Bonus Points:

• Experience with building cross-platform mobile applications.
• Experience with UI/UX design principles.
• Experience with unit testing frameworks like Jest or Mocha.
• Experience working on Social Media Apps or having an interest in working on them.

** Internship Duration:** 3 Months

Location: Remote

To Apply:

Please submit your resume and a cover letter explaining your interest in the position and why you think you would be a good fit for our team

• 2-7 years of experience in Mobile application development domain
• A minimum 2 years of React native production level dev experience
• At least 2 React native published apps
• A firm grasp of the JavaScript language and its nuances, including ES6+ syntax
• An expert level knowledge of React Native, Redux, Rx & related stack
• An excellent knowledge of Tools
• Some native Android & iOS development experience (preferable)

• Work with creative and business partners to understand, build, and adjust web application functionality and visual presentation to support business goals
• Develop reusable, maintainable, accessible cross-platform HTML, CSS, and JavaScript for front end web application components while adhering to web and team standards
• Working in an AT/CI/CD paradigm develops with testing in mind; authors unit tests to provide sufficient testing coverage for each developed component
• Identifies opportunities to optimize and improve front end performance
• Remain curious and current with new developments in front end web development industry

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of practical front-end web development experience in writing and testing valid, web standards-based HTML, CSS, JS
• Understanding of basics of computer science such as Object-Oriented Programming, Data Structures, Development Patterns
• Good experience in front end development with both technical and visual expertise
• Some exposure to agile methodologies and supporting practices, tools, and technology
• Comfortable learning new technologies, tools, development/CI/CD processes, and best practices
• Ability to collaborate effectively with teams across different locations
• Possess effective verbal communication, writing, and presentation skills
• Analytical thinker with attention to detail
• E-commerce experience is a plus
• Knowledge of WCAG 2.0 AA is a plus
• Experience with react framework a plus
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience

• Integrate data from various back-end services and databases
• Gather and refine specifications and requirements based on technical needs
• Create and maintain software documentation
• Stay plugged into emerging technologies/industry trends and apply them into operations and activities

What are we looking for in the Ideal Candidate?

• Proficient in creating Web (Responsive) applications using Angular 8+, AngularJS/ React JS, JavaScript, JQuery.
• Experience developing/consuming REST APIs
• Knowledge of multiple back-end languages (e.g. Python) and JavaScript frameworks (e.g. Node.js)
• Familiarity with databases (e.g.MSSQL, MySQL), and UI/UX design
• Hands-on experience with code versioning systems like Git, SVN.
• A clear understanding of client requirements & design specifications
• Aggressive problem diagnosis and creative problem-solving skills
• Ability to work and thrive in a fast-paced environment, learn rapidly, and master diverse web technologies and techniques.

Attributes:

• Team player, Positive Attitude
• Proven ability to work well with others in a fast-paced, iterative product definition and development environment.
• Able to work independently with little direct supervision and take initiative and willing to mentor and solve problems

About the Role

Dremio’s user experience is one of its  key differentiators and makes all your data easily accessible and shareable by your data consumers. UI Engineers at Dremio are responsible for the development of  the user interface and user experience on Dremio’s Data Lake Engine.

Responsibilities and ownership

• Own the  full cycle of development of our modern single page web application from inception, design, development, testing, and production.
• Care deeply about modular design patterns and frameworks  to deliver an architecture that’s rooted in simplicity, that’s easy to iterate on and constantly evolve.
• Passionate about ease of use, experience and quality of the product.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience working with JavaScript frameworks such as React, Angular.js, Angular, or Vue.js.
• 2 years minimum experience with React is highly preferred and currently utilizing React in their current job.
• Strong coding experience in JavaScript (or TypeScript), HTML, and CSS.
• Passion about UI development and UX design
• Shown proven success in delivering high-quality front end applications
• Fluency in the understanding of SQL and databases (relational or non-relational)
• B.S. or M.S  in Computer Science in a relevant technical field or equivalent professional experience

Role

• Work as part of a small team to build React Native iOS / Android applications.
• Design, build and maintain excellent React Native applications with clean code.
• Implement pixel perfect UI's that match designs.
• Implement clean, modern, smooth animations and transitions that provide an excellent user experience.
• Integrate third-party API's.
• Developing new user-facing features using React Native.
• Building reusable components and front-end libraries for future use
• Translating designs and wire-frames into high-quality code
• Optimising components for maximum performance across a vast array of android and ios devices.
• Release applications to IOS and Google Play stores.
• Work with native modules when required.

Skills

• Strong proficiency in React Js, React Native, JavaScript, TypeScript, Object Oriented Programming - 2+ years of professional experience working with React Native
• Deep knowledge of component state management experience (specifically in React Native)
• Familiarity with native build tools, like XCode, Gradle
• Good understanding of Redux
• Ability to work through new and difficult React Native issues and contribute to libraries as needed.
• Ability to create and maintain continuous integration and delivery of React Native applications.
• Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements
• A knack for bench-marking and optimisation