Frontend/UI Engineer - AngularJS/React.js

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. 

We are looking for a Frontend Developer. As a Frontend Developer, you should be comfortable with Front-end languages, Frameworks, and third-party Libraries. You should also be a team playerwith a a knack for visual design and utility.

Responsibilities:

• Work with development teams and product managers in agile methodology
• Design client-side architecture
• Build the front-end of applications through appealing visual design
• Troubleshoot, debug and upgrade software
• Build features and applications with a mobile responsive design

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Frontend Developer or similar role.
• Knowledge of multiple front-end languages and libraries (e. g. HTML/ CSS, JavaScript, XML, jQuery).
• Sound Knowledge of ES5 ES6 Javascript Standards
• Knowledge of multiple JavaScript Libraries/frameworks (e. g. React, Angular).
• Knowledge of multiple Global State Management Library (e. g Redux).
• Knowledge of Class-Based Component and Functional Components(Hooks)
• Familiarity with UI/UX design (Mobile Responsive).
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

We are hiring a Frontend Developer for Dehradun Location.

Exp- 1.5-4 years

Requirements:

• Work experience on AngularJs, Javascript & React Js.
• Good working knowledge of Frontend Development. 
• Good Communication Skills. 
• Problem-solving skills.
• Good working knowledge of Fronted Development Skills. 
• Understanding of cloud computing platforms will be an added advantage.

1. Work closely with our customers to understand their needs and build high-quality user interfaces.
2. Build, test and ship dashboards using frameworks like React, ES6, and Webpack.
3. Work with engineers and senior leadership to turn our vision into a tangible roadmap every quarter.
4. Add positive energy in every meeting or interaction with your coworkers.

Minimum Qualifications

1. B.E/B.Tech/M.Tech in CS/CE/IT
2. Must-have requirements for candidates include proficiency in the following areas/aspects:
3. Git version control system
4. Ability to collaborate and communicate complex technical concepts.
5. Experience working with charting libraries (i.e. ChartJS, Chartist, Grafana).
6. Experience with ReactJS 
7. Experience building highly scalable, high performance, responsive web applications
8. Experience in fundamental front end web technologies including but not limited to HTML, CSS, JavaScript - Minimum work experience 2 years

Languages/Frameworks

Javascript, React, HTML/CSS

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience building, adopting and maintaining RESTful APIs.
2. A passion for all things UI and Front End
3. Ability to work in a fast-paced and agile development environment
4. Strong customer focus and obsession with quality
5. Experience working with UI for data-heavy products. 

- Hands-on experience in developing User Interfaces (more than 4 years) using Angular 4+.

- Hands-on experience of using reactive frameworks like Redux, NgRX.

- Strong understanding of using UI testing frameworks like Jasmine, Mocha.

- Focus on building reusable components by employing Design patterns.

- Ability to remote diagnose user issues (With or without tools).

- Strong understanding of Object-oriented concepts.

- Ability to suggest alternative solutions for micro-level problems considering the environment constraints.

- Ability to diagnose development issues independently.

- Self-motivated learner.

Tech Stack :

PHP, HTML, CSS, JAVASCRIPT, AJAX, REST API, JQUERY, POSTGRESQL/MYSQL, MVC FRAMEWORK.

Responsibilities:

• Design and build advanced applications
• Work with outside data sources and APIs
• Unit-test code for robustness, including edge cases, usability, and general reliability
• Work on bug fixing and improving application performance
• Continuously discover, evaluate, and implement new technologies to maximize development efficiency
• Building reusable code and libraries for future use
• Optimization of the application for maximum speed and scalability
• Implementation of security and data protection
• Able to understand and create Documentation according to Client requirement.

Requirements:

• Ability to write clean, commented and maintainable code.
• Basic understanding of MVC frameworks.
• Basic understanding of front-end technologies and platforms, such as JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
• Proper understanding of OOPS concepts.
• Understanding differences between multiple delivery platforms such as mobile vs desktop, and optimizing output to match the specific platform.
• Creating database schemas that represent and support business processes.
• Proficient knowledge of a back-end programming.
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git.
• Proven software development experience and Web application development skills.
• Understanding of startup culture.
• Good team player, Quick learner.