React Js Developer

Company Overview

VC-backed Fintech startup with an innovative online trading application seeking an experienced Frontend Engineer to join our growing team.

We're based out of UK and have our engineering team in India.

Job Description

We are looking for a great 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 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 product is important.

Responsibilities

1. Developing new user-facing features using React.js
2. Building reusable components and front-end libraries for future use
3. Translating designs and wireframes into high quality code
4. Optimizing components for maximum performance across a vast array of web-capable devices and browsers
5. Maintain existing React systems, including fixing bugs
6. Handling backend infra written in Next/Node/Express

Skills

1. Strong proficiency in debugging, JavaScript, including DOM manipulation and the JavaScript object model
2. Thorough understanding of React.js and its core principles
3. Experience with popular React.js workflows (such as Flux or Redux)
4. Familiarity with newer specifications of EcmaScript
5. Experience with data structure libraries (e.g., Immutable.js)
6. Knowledge of isomorphic React is a plus
7. Knowledge of isomorphic Next js and Node js is a plus
8. Familiarity with RESTful APIs
9. Knowledge of modern authorization mechanisms, such as JSON Web Token
10. Familiarity with modern front-end build pipelines and tools
11. Experience with common front-end development tools such as Babel, Webpack, NPM, etc.
12. Familiarity with basic authentication mechanism and security
13. Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements
14. A knack for benchmarking and optimization
15. Familiarity with code versioning tools such as Git

[Please note: Our HQ is in Wales and we're in the process of creating an Indian Entity. This means that the candidate will be responsible for all Tax related compliances until the entity is setup.]

Overview

Adesso India specialises in optimization of core business processes for organizations. Our focus is on providing state-of-the-art solutions that streamline operations and elevate productivity to new heights.

Comprised of a team of industry experts and experienced technology professionals, we ensure that our software development and implementations are reliable, robust, and seamlessly integrated with the latest technologies. By leveraging our extensive knowledge and skills, we empower businesses to achieve their objectives efficiently and effectively.

Job Description

We are seeking skilled Senior Frontend Developer with expertise in the PHP/Symfony im CMS/DXP/E-Commerce environment to join our dynamic team. As a Senior Frontend Developer, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining Web Portals and Shop Projekts for our Domain Name applications. You will collaborate with cross-functional and agile teams to design, develop, and deploy high-quality software solutions.

Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain frontend components for web applications using:

Symfony (must have)

Drupal (nice to have)

Ibexa (nice to have)

Shopware (nice to have)

Work closely with backend developers to ensure seamless integration and data flow.

Optimize frontend performance to ensure fast loading and smooth user interactions.

Implement best practices for web accessibility (WCAG) and cross-browser compatibility.

Ensure responsive design and mobile-first principles are consistently applied.

Maintain high-quality coding standards, documentation, and unit testing. 

Requirements:

Proven experience as a Frontend Developer with expertise in Symfony (must have).

and/or Symfony based CMS/DXP or Shop systems (nice to have).

Strong proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, jQuery and JavaScript(must have).

Experience with Vue.js, React, Nuxt.js (nice to have).

Frontend-API, , Frontend-Testing-Frameworks (nice to have).

Experience with PHP templating and frontend integration within PHP-based systems.

Twig-Templating, Tailwind or Bootstrap (must have).

Familiarity with frontend build tools (e.g., Webpack, Babel, npm/Yarn) (nice to have).

Experience in UI/UX best practices and component-based design (must have).

Excellent understanding of responsive design, mobile-first principles, and frontend performance optimization (must have).

Strong collaboration skills to work effectively in cross-functional teams (must have).

Skills & Requirements

Symfony, Drupal, Ibexa, Shopware, HTML5, CSS3, jQuery, JavaScript, Vue.js, React, Nuxt.js, Frontend-API, Frontend-Testing-Frameworks, PHP templating, Twig-Templating, Tailwind, Bootstrap, Webpack, Babel, npm, Yarn, UI/UX, Component-based design, Responsive design, Mobile-first principles, Frontend performance optimization, Cross-functional collaboration.

Description of Skills/abilities:

We are looking for a great JavaScript developer who is proficient with React.js. Your primary focus will be on developing user interface components and implementing those with well-known React.js workflows such as Redux. You will 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 product is a must.

You will be responsible for architecting and building the applications, as well as coordinating with the teams responsible for other layers of the product infrastructure. Building a product is a highly collaborative effort, and as such, a strong team player with a commitment to perfection is required.

Responsibilities

1. Developing new user-facing features using React.js, React hooks.
2. Building reusable components and front-end libraries for future use.
3. Translating designs and wireframes into high quality code.
4. Optimizing components for maximum performance across a vast array of web-capable devices and all browsers.
5. Build pixel-perfect, buttery smooth UIs across all web browsers.
6. Diagnose, fix bugs, maintain code and write automated tests to ensure the product is of the highest quality.
7. Key understanding about Object Oriented Programming, Web Architecture, SDLC, Rest Framework.
8. Should have understanding in Hybrid App Ecosystem, Code Once - Deploy Anywhere thought process.
9. Responsible for development of new highly-responsive, web-based user interface.
10. Construct visualizations that are able to depict vast amounts of data.
11. Work with product team and graphic designers.
12. Develop a flexible and well-structured front-end architecture, along with the APIs to support it React.js developer requirements and qualifications.
13. Support the entire application lifecycle (concept, design, test, release and support). Produce fully functional web, mobile applications writing clean code.

Skills

1. Strong proficiency in JavaScript, including DOM manipulation and the JavaScript object model.
2. Thorough understanding of React.js and its core principles.
3. Having Experience with popular React.js workflows such as Redux.
4. Familiarity with newer specifications of Typescript.
5. Having Experience with data structure libraries (e.g., Immutable.js).
6. Knowledge of isomorphic React is a plus.
7. Familiarity with RESTful APIs.
8. Knowledge of modern authorization mechanisms, such as JSON Web Token.
9. Familiarity with modern front-end build pipelines and tools.
10. Experience with common front-end development tools such as Babel, Webpack, NPM, etc.
11. Familiarity with code versioning tools such as Git, SVN.
12. Knowledge of functional or object-oriented programming.
13. Ability to write well-documented, clean typescript code.
14. Rock solid at working with third-party dependencies and debugging dependency conflicts.
15. Understanding of REST APIs, the document request model, and offline storage.

Skill Set:

React, React Hooks, Redux, and Typescript with minimum of 6+ Years of relevant Experience.

• Complete website redesign: The website of the company has been completely redesigned by collaborating with one of the country’s top designers who has worked with brands such as Treebo, Bira 91, etc. You will get the opportunity to create this from scratch.
• Learning Product: Creating the world’s first and most comprehensive live learning product to help kids become confident communicators
• Teacher Product: Ever thought of how millions of Uber drivers are managed completely by technology? You now have the chance to build technology that will manage the entire lifecycle of thousands of teachers across the globe.

•  Break down tech problems and determine a workable solution.
•  Integrate front-end design and/or code into the back-end system.
• Develop incrementally and iteratively to elicit feedback over a short period of time.
• Write a clean, readable code that doesn’t necessarily need to be commented on.
• Collaborate with the business and design teams
• Continue learning and growing in emerging web technologies and methodologies

• As a developer in a funded product company, you will find immense avenues of growth, in the form of knowledge, exposure to different technology, exposure to different products, career progression, and aggressive monetary growth based on performance.
• All 10x engineers will get unparalleled career growth and will outperform their batchmates by two times.
•  You will get complete accountability – you could proudly say that you have built complete products on your own

• Work experience as a front end developer with a reputed organization
• Good Understanding of  ReactJs or Next Js
• Intermediate understanding of relational databases, specifically SQL-based systems, and language.
• Basic to intermediate understanding of front-end languages and technologies, such as JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, etc.
• Solid understanding of object-oriented development and design patterns.
• Good understanding of testing concepts and practices, including unit, integration, and use case testing.
• A BS/MS in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field or comparable experience in web application development required.

• 5+ years of experience in software engineering
• A background in front-end web development and/or API development.
• Demonstrated competency in one or more of the following: JavaScript, TypeScript, React/Redux, AngularJS,  or comparable JavaScript MVC framework.
• Demonstrated competency in one or more of the following client-side build tool: Webpack, gulp, jspm
• Have a good understanding of what good UX and UI design are.
• Experienced in client-side framework/technologies before such as: React, AngularJS, jQuery, HTML, CSS
• Experienced in using client-side build tools such as gulp, WebPack, JSPM, NodeJS, and other CLI is a plus
• Understand how to get good performance on UI implementation (time to interaction, bundling, and splitting resources)
• Some previous work portfolios would be great.
• Good knowledge of how to use source control systems like git and GitHub.

Must Have: 

• Must have Javascript and React.js 

Responsibilities: 

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

• Maintain and improve 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 

Skills looking for: 

• Understanding of key design principles. 
• Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and React.js. 
• Should be good at CSS and sound knowledge about Tailwind and Material UI. 

• Understanding of server-side CSS. 
• Understanding of SEO principles. 
• Good problem-solving skills. 
• Excellent verbal communication skills. 
• Good interpersonal skills. 

Good to Have: 

• Experience in Next.js and AngularJS is highly preferred 

Opportunity in the Role: 

• Experienced founding team. 

• Right to win - The founding team knows the business & its secrets inside out. We are starting with a significant head start and a precise plan of action. 
• Barriers to entry - This is a specialized play with natural barriers to entry, allowing for significant value creation for all equity holders. 
• Backed by marquee global investors. 
• Exposure to all aspects of company building - exposure to investors, fund-raising, decision making, building the team & culture. 
• All of the above perks of joining a high potential company very early, along with a competitive market salary.