Lead Engineer UI

JOB TITLE - SENIOR WEB DEVELOPER

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Roles and Responsibilities

·      Developing Content Management System.

·      Designing and building the website front-end.

·      You will be responsible for both back-end and front-end development including the implementation of WordPress themes and plugins as well as site integration and security updates.

·      Building wireframes and designs for website before execution.

·      Ensuring the alignment of web design and user experience, Able to interact with team and understand functional requirements and create design documents for new features.

·      To work in teams alongside back-end developers, graphic designers, and user experience designers to ensure all elements of web creation are consistent.

·      Utilizing a variety of markup languages to write web pages for e.g., HTML, CSS, JS

·      Review app and feature coding and plan future website upgrades with the development team.

·      Troubleshooting content issues.

·      Assure that all user input is validated before submitting to back-end

·      Generating WordPress themes and plugins.

·      Conducting website performance tests.

QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES

·      Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a similar field.

·      Proven experience as a Full Stack Developer or similar role.

·      Experience designing and developing responsive design websites.

·      Knowledge of front-end technologies including CSS3, JavaScript, HTML5, and jQuery.

·      Knowledge of code versioning tools including Git, Mercurial, and SVN.

·      Experience working with debugging tools such as Chrome Inspector and Firebug.

·      Good understanding of website architecture and aesthetics.

·      Excellent communication and teamwork skills

·      Great attention to detail

·      Organizational skills

·      An analytical mind

KEY RESULT AREAS FOR THE ROLE

·      Ability to understand CSS changes and their ramifications to ensure consistent style across platforms and browsers.

·      Ability to convert comprehensive layout and wireframes into working HTML pages.

·      Helping formulate an effective, responsive design and turning it into a working theme and plugin.

·      Accessibility and performance optimizations of websites across devices.

·      Building reusable components and front-end libraries for future use.

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. 

• Experience with popular React.js workflows (such as Flux or Redux)

• Experience with data structure libraries (e.g., Immutable.js)

• Experience with standard front-end development tools such as Babel, Webpack, NPM, etc.

• Thorough understanding of React.js and its core principles

• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and backend services

• Familiarity with code versioning tools such as Git, SVN, and Mercurial

• Familiarity with modern front-end build pipelines and tools

• Knowledge of isomorphic React is a plus

• Knowledge of modern authorization mechanisms, such as JSON Web Token

• Strong proficiency in JavaScript, including DOM manipulation and the JavaScript object model

Are you passionate about crafting seamless and visually appealing websites?

We’re seeking a skilled WordPress Front-end Developer to join our team and elevate our online presence.

As a WordPress Frontend Developer, you’ll play a crucial role in transforming designs into fully functional, responsive, and captivating websites using Elementor and custom themes. Your proficiency in HTML and CSS will be essential for creating stunning front-end experiences. If you’re also familiar with WordPress theme and plugin development, that’s a significant advantage that we highly value.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with our design team to convert visual concepts into interactive and user-friendly websites.
• Utilize Elementor to build and customize page layouts, ensuring consistency and responsiveness across various devices.
• Develop custom WordPress themes that align with project requirements, user experience goals, and brand aesthetics.
• Implement engaging animations, transitions, and interactive elements to enhance user engagement and visual appeal.
• Optimize website performance, ensuring fast load times and smooth user interactions.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest web design and development trends, implementing best practices for modern user experiences.
• Troubleshoot and debug frontend issues to maintain a seamless browsing experience.
• If knowledgeable in WordPress plugin development, contribute to the creation of custom plugins that extend website functionality.

What You Need To Apply (Technical Competency) :

• Minimum 2 years experience in WordPress.
• Strong proficiency in HTML and CSS to create pixel-perfect front-end designs.
• Demonstrated expertise in using Elementor to design and build WordPress pages.
• Proven experience in developing custom WordPress themes from scratch.
• A portfolio showcasing your previous website projects, highlighting your front-end development skills.
• Familiarity with responsive design principles to ensure optimal performance across various devices and screen sizes.
• Excellent attention to detail and a keen eye for design aesthetics.
• Effective problem-solving skills to address front-end issues efficiently.
• Strong communication skills, and ability to collaborate with designers, developers, and other team members.
• Knowledge of JavaScript and its libraries/frameworks is a plus.
• Understanding WordPress plugin development is a significant advantage.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

If you have it all in you, we are happy to have you with us!

We will be even happier if you have:

• Proficiency in PHP
• Being an open-source contributor;
• Ability to discover functional and non-functional requirements of an app, based on various levels of inputs from clients.
• Ability to transform customer ideas into business models and scope understandable by technical experts.
• Having excellent stakeholder management and client-facing skills.

Experience: 5-10 years experience

Location: Bangalore

Required Skills and Experience:

• 5-10 years of experience in front-end development, with a strong focus on React.js.
• Proven experience with React.js and related technologies (e.g., Redux, React Router, Hooks, Context API).
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, and modern front-end build tools (e.g., Webpack, Babel, etc.).
• Hands-on experience with RESTful APIs, Server Sent Events, WebSockets
• Hand’s on experience with web components, microfrontends
• Deep understanding of browser apis like history, intersectionobserver, event handling, virtual panes, drag and drop etc
• Ability to work on a complex and fast moving code base.
• Familiarity with TypeScript and its integration with React applications.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Job Description:

We are seeking a talented and experienced React Developer to join our dynamic team. As a React Developer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining user interfaces for our web applications. The ideal candidate is passionate about front-end development, has expertise in React.js, and is well-versed in related technologies such as Redux Toolkit, Redux Saga, MUI (Material-UI), and TypeScript.

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop robust and responsive user interfaces using React.js and related technologies.

- Implement state management with Redux Toolkit and handle asynchronous operations efficiently using Redux Saga.

- Utilize MUI (Material-UI) to create visually appealing and user-friendly components.

- Design and implement custom hooks to enhance code modularity and maintainability.

- Implement OAuth-flow and JWT for secure and seamless user authentication.

- Work with JSON data and integrate external services using Amplify.

- Ensure responsive design principles are applied to deliver an optimal user experience across devices.

- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including UI/UX designers and back-end developers.

- Adhere to coding standards such as Airbnb and use ESLint for consistent code quality.

- Demonstrate strong logical thinking and problem-solving skills in the development process.

- Contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes and best practices.

Key Skills:

- Proficiency in React.js and a solid understanding of its core principles.

- Experience with state management using Redux Toolkit and handling asynchronous operations with Redux Saga.

- Familiarity with MUI (Material-UI) for creating modern and responsive user interfaces.

- Expertise in designing and implementing custom hooks for code modularity.

- Knowledge of OAuth-flow, JWT, and secure authentication practices.

- Experience working with JSON data and integrating external services using Amplify.

- Solid understanding of TypeScript for type-safe React applications.

- Strong command of JavaScript, including ES6+ features.

- Experience with responsive design principles for optimal user experience across devices.

- Adherence to coding standards such as Airbnb and proficiency in using ESLint for code consistency.

- Strong logical thinking and problem-solving skills.

If you are a proactive React Developer with a passion for crafting exceptional user experiences and possess the skills outlined above, we encourage you to apply. Join our team and be a key player in the development of innovative and impactful web applications.

Your Responsibilities:

• Own UI of Company's web & mobile app
• Gather and evaluate user requirements in collaboration with product managers and engineers
• Illustrate design ideas using storyboards, process flows and sitemaps
• Design graphic user interface elements, like screens, menus, tabs and widgets
• Develop UI mockups and prototypes that clearly illustrate how sites function and look like
• Create original graphic designs (e.g., images, sketches and tables)
• Prepare and present rough drafts to internal teams and key stakeholders
• Conduct layout adjustments based on user feedback
• Adhere to style standards on fonts, colors and images

Your qualifications:

• Knack for design
• Understanding of human centered design
• Experience in designing web & mobile apps for B2B users

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in full project life cycle (including requirement analysis, system design, development, and support if required).
• Partner with Project Managers, Business Analysts, and other developers to plan project work by providing estimates, risk analysis, technical options.
• Support and work collaboratively with teams across areas of design, development, quality assurance, and operations.
• Help define the vision for a product, identify dead ends and routes with untapped potential.
• Attend meetings to discuss and demonstrate solutions at both a technical and business level.

Required Skills

• 5+ years of web application development experience using at least one of the following: Javascript, Web Components, Angular, Polymer, ReactJS, Redux, LitElement, Svelte, VueJS, or knockout.js. Web Components is used and preferred.
• Experience with SPA (Single Page Application) design and implementation
• Experience with HTML5/CSS3/JavaScript/ and AJAX
• Experience working with a variety of APIs and RESTful interfaces
• Experience with performance optimization
• Experience integrating security best practices into the SDLC
• Experience with Git
• 1+ years of Agile development experience
• Experience manipulating and working with data in a variety of forms: csv, xml, json, structured and unstructured
• Intellectual curiosity and drive; self-starters will thrive in this position
• Passion for Technology: excitement for new technology, bleeding edge applications, and a positive attitude towards solving real world challenges

Desirable Skills

• SQL experience. PostGreSQL a plus.
• Knowledge of AWS or other cloud environments is a plus.
• Knowledge JIRA, Bamboo, Confluence, or BitBucket a plus.
• Experience with CI/CD is a plus.
• Experience working with databases and web applications in analytics, reporting or Business Intelligence is a plus.