IT Course Developer (Remote Job)

• Strong Senior UI/UX Product Designer profile – IC Role in B2C Mobile Apps
• Mandatory (Experience 1): 4+ YOE as a Product Designer, UI/UX Designer, or Mobile App Designer with strong IC ownership in tech/startup environments
• Mandatory (Experience 2): Strong experience as a Fullstack Product Designer (UI + UX) for Mobile Apps (especially Android)
• Mandatory (Core Skill 1): Must be highly proficient in Figma - able to create wireframes, user flows, high-fidelity mockups, and micro-interactions from scratch
• Mandatory (Portfolio): Strong UI/UX portfolio of B2C Mobile Apps; Portfolio should reflect strong UI, Interaction, Visual Design skills (UI Heavy portfolio) (preferably launcher/utility/feed-driven apps)
• Mandatory (Company): B2C product companies
• Mandatory (Exclusion): Payment gateway companies

Preferred Companies

B2C Product Companies List: Ultrahuman, boAt, Noise, Fire-Boltt, Mamaearth, Nykaa, Purplle, SUGAR Cosmetics, mCaffeine, CRED, Paytm, PhonePe, Amazon India, Flipkart, Meesho, Tata 1mg, Practo, PharmEasy, HealthifyMe, Cult.fit, Groww, Zerodha, Upstox, Dream11, MPL (Mobile Premier League), WinZO, Ather Energy, Wakefit, SleepyCat, Urban Company, ShareChat, Moj, Dailyhunt, Koo, Chingari, Josh (VerSe Innovation), BYJU’S, Unacademy, Vedantu, Cuemath, Embibe

What you'll do:

·         Perform complex application programming activities with an emphasis on mobile development:  Angular, Node, TypeScript, JavaScript, Apache Cordova, RESTful APIs and more

·         Assist in the definition of system architecture and detailed solution design that are scalable and extensible

·         Collaborate with Product Owners, Designers, and other engineers on different permutations to find the best solution possible

·         Own the quality of code and do your own testing. Automate feature testing and contribute UI testing framework

·         Become a subject matter expert for our mobile applications

·         Deliver amazing solutions to production that knock everyone’s socks off

·         Mentor junior developers on the team

What we’re looking for:

·         Amazing technical instincts. You know how to evaluate and choose the right technology and approach for the job. You have stories you could share about what problem you thought you were solving at first, but through testing and iteration, came to solve a much bigger and better problem that resulted in positive outcomes all-around.

·         A love for learning. Technology is continually evolving around us, and you want to keep up to date to ensure we are using the right tech at the right time.

·         A love for working in ambiguity—and making sense of it. You can take in a lot of disparate information and find common themes, recommend clear paths forward and iterate along the way. You don’t form an opinion and sell it as if it’s gospel; this is all about being flexible, agile, dependable, and responsive in the face of many moving parts.

·         Confidence, not ego. You have an ability to collaborate with others and see all sides of the coin to come to the best solution for everyone.

·         Flexible and willing to accept change in priorities, as necessary

Basic Qualifications: 

·         Minimum B.S. / M.S. Computer Science or related discipline from accredited college or University

·         At least 6 years of experience designing, developing, and delivering web applications with Angular, Node, Typescript, IONIC and JavaScript

·         At least 2 years of experience building iOS-based applications utilizing hybrid technologies

·         At least 2 years of experience with AWS and/or Openshift

·         Experience integrating with native device API’s (iOS)

·         Experience with front-end and/or mobile-specific testing frameworks

·         Strong experience in object-oriented design and development

·         Knowledge of building and consuming RESTful APIs

·         Excellent sense of web design, passionate about creating and refining great mobile user experiences.

·         Ability to manage multiple tasks and consistently meet established timelines   

·         Strong collaboration skills

·         Excellent written and verbal communications skills

Preferred Qualifications:

·         Proficient with Apache Cordova framework

·         Built or maintained custom Cordova plugin

• Demonstrable knowledge of native coding background in iOS

·         Understanding of Apple certificate and profile management

·         Experience developing and deploying applications within Kubernetes based containers

·         Experience in Agile and SCRUM development techniques

About the brand:

Think9 is a brand co-creation platform that transforms powerful ideas into authentic, profitable, and experience-led brands that can define the future of brands in key consumption categories like fashion and lifestyle; food and FMCG, home and decor and beauty and wellness. We are a team of experienced entrepreneurs, marquee investors, and industry professionals who have expertise and experience in building some of the most popular brands in the country. We partner with passionate entrepreneurs to combine our collective learning and experience with data science, digital ethnography, and technology platforms to build brands that connect to the new generation of Indian consumers.

What you’ll be doing?

• Working knowledge of Shopify platform, as well as exposure to application development and the use of storefront APIs to extend Shopify functionality.

• Strong knowledge of liquid programming language and experience in development and application of custom/bespoke Shopify theme and modify  the pre-existing template(s)

• Collaborating with the UX and UI design teams to produce seamless, robust, and responsive frontend user experiences

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, and be able to address their specific needs and  requirements at a moment's notice

• Understand business needs that drive project features & functions and provide internal consultation

• Proficiency in and understanding of best practices for HTML5, CSS, JavaScript/jQuery

• Have experience in migrating the e-commerce ecosystem in Shopify, Integrating third-party systems and Shopify supported apps

• Strong understanding of the e-commerce principles and the associated technology/tools

• Comfortable using version control systems (Bitbucket/GitHub)

• The ability to use Shopify Plus features including scripts and flow to best utilize the front and backend capabilities of the Shopify platform in building, launching and maintaining Shopify web-stores

• Strong skills in MySQL, CSS, HTML5, jQuery, JavaScript, Web Services

• Knowledge of additional platforms will be a plus

• Strong Object-Oriented Programming concepts

What you’ll bring?

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in IT, Computer Science, Computer Programming, or a similar field

• 3-5 years of experience developing within the Shopify 

• 3-5 years of experience in front-end technologies including, but not limited to, JavaScript, AJAX,HTML, CSS, SASS, XML

• Strong hands-on experience in daily eComm execution and process optimization

• Interest in staying current and applying the most current best practices

• Able to work effectively in a fluid, fast-paced environment.

We are looking for a Back-End Web Developer responsible for managing the interchange of data between the server and the users. Your primary focus will be the development of all server-side logic, definition, and maintenance of the central database, and ensuring high performance and responsiveness to requests from the front end. You will also be responsible for integrating the front-end elements built by your co-workers into the application. A basic understanding of front-end technologies is therefore necessary as well.

Responsibilities

• Actively participate in the overall application lifecycle.
• Focus on coding and debugging.
• Collaborate with front-end developers.
• Define and communicate technical and design requirements.
• Build a high-quality reusable code that can be used in the future.
• Create sustainable and functional web applications with clean codes.
• Learn about new technologies and stay up to date with current best practices.
• Conduct UI tests and optimize performance.
• Train, help, and support to other team members

Requirements

• Hands-on backend web development experience.
• Proficient knowledge of a backend programming language and an in-depth understanding of web development.
• Knowledgeable of front-end technologies and platforms, such as JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3.
• Proven experience creating user authentication and authorization between multiple systems, servers, and environments.
• Capability to integrate multiple data sources and databases into one system.
• Proven experience managing the hosting environment, including database administration and scaling an application to support load changes.
• Ability to set up and administer backups, data migration, transformation, and scripting.

Skills

• Coding (HTML/CSS3)
• Debugging
• Programming (JavaScript, PHP, Magento, OOPs,)
• PHP Framework
• Analytical Skills
• Web Development
• API

Perks and Benefits

• Get to work with a highly passionate team of engineers.
• Open and embracing the culture for the latest hot technologies.
• A high level of freedom, experimentation and responsibility.
• Insurance and Snacks
• Performance Benefits

• Demonstrate a deep understanding of fundamental visual design disciplines (typography, iconography, composition, color, composition, layout) and UI Illustrations
• Design and guide the exploration of the range of possibilities for the aesthetic vision for the product
• Apply UX principles and user research data to build user interfaces and other user interactions that implement user workflows wireframes, and prototypes
• Use prototypes to communicate concepts and narratives
• Create designs with an information structure and navigation that anticipate user paths and logical process flows
• Actively engage with the product team, representing the Hubble design philosophy and advocating for the user
• Work closely with fellow designers and developers to understand and create designs

Desirable Education, Experience, and Capability

• B.Des/M.Des, BFA/MFA, BS/MS Degree; preference for Human-Computer Interaction, Design or equivalent experience
• 3-5 years, with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience

Required Criteria

• Experience working as a UI or UX designer with an in-house design team or at a Design agency
• Experience in creating or contributing to a design system, component library and UI illustrations
• Experience in creating motion design (in-app animation) in Adobe After Effects
• Advocate for and promote good user experience
• Knowledge of Lean UX methodologies and experience working in a collaborative, agile environment is a plus
• A portfolio that highlights your approach to problem solving coupled with your skills in visual and interaction design
• Strong written and verbal communication skill

Near is looking for a Front-End Developer who is motivated to combine the art of design with programming. Responsibilities will include translation of the UI/UX design wireframes to actual code that will produce the application's visual elements. You will work with the Near Design team and bridge the gap between graphical design and technical implementation, taking an active role on both sides and defining how the application looks and works.

You will be part of one of the fastest-growing Enterprise SaaS companies – an excellent opportunity for people who can work independently and are self-driven.

• Optimize applications for maximum speed.
• Collaborate with back-end developers and web designers to improve usability.
• Get feedback from, and build solutions for users and customers.
• Build reusable code and libraries for future use.
• Write functional requirement documents and guides.
• Support back-end developers with coding and troubleshooting.
• Stay up-to-date on emerging technologies and skills.

• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in engineering, Design, Fine Arts, or related field.
• 5+ Years of total experience; should have worked with Angular for more than two years.
• Expertise in designing and developing customer-facing web applications at scale.
• Proficiency in web markup, including HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6).
• Proficiency in client-side scripting and JavaScript & CSS frameworks, including jQuery, Bootstrap.
• Basic knowledge of image editing tools to crop, resize, or perform minor adjustments on an image. Familiarity with tools such as Illustrator and Photoshop is a plus.
• Proficiency in cross-browser compatibility issues and ways to work around them.
• Proficiency in code versioning tools, such as GIT.
• Knowledge about Highchart and Mapbox will be a plus.
• Passionate about learning new technologies.
• Excellent problem solving, analytical, and organization skills with an eye for detail.
  
  

  About Near
  
  

  Near is the world's largest source of intelligence on people and places, processing data from over 1.6 billion monthly users across 44 countries. The Near Platform powers data-driven marketing and enrichment offerings through a suite of SaaS products. The users of the platform can leverage audience, spatial, retail, among other data in a privacy-led environment.

   

  Founded in 2012, Near is headquartered in Singapore with offices in San Francisco, New York, London, Bangalore, Tokyo, and Sydney. Today, marquee brands such as News Corp and Mastercard work with Near to provide enhanced customer experiences.

   

  Near is backed by leading investors including Sequoia Capital, JP Morgan Private Equity Group, Cisco Investments, Telstra Ventures, and Greater Pacific Capital. Visit www.near.co to find out more.