SDE 1(UI)

We're looking for a Front-end Developer who is able to develop interactive, user-friendly

interfaces which are AMAZING and AESTHETIC in design, appearance, architecture, and compatibility. You will work on a diverse set of unique and challenging projects that allow user to seamlessly interact with technology.

Work Details:

● Deliver best-in-class HTML5/CSS3 front-end code across a broad array of interactive

web and mobile projects

● Excellent eye for layout and ability to translate PSD files into pixel perfect HTML/CSS

code. SASS is a plus.

● Experience with modern JavaScript libraries and frameworks in any of them (React,

Angular or Vue)

● Proficiency working with RESTFUL APIs is a plus

● Intimate knowledge of cross-browser and cross-device development

● Ability to write high-performance, reusable code for UI components, including

appropriate testing

● Some experience in object-oriented programming.

● Strong problem solving, troubleshooting, & analysis skills.

● Familiarity with Linux/Unix environment

● Keen to learn, mentor and willingness to take ownership of work items

● Some experience with distributed version control systems, such as Git

Requirements

● Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent professional

experience

● Experience working with agile teams and making rapid decisions in a dynamic and

disruptive environment

● 3+ years of relevant software development experience

● Strong communication skills

• Writing tested, idiomatic, and documented JavaScript, HTML and CSS
• Coordinating the workflow between the graphic designer, the HTML coder, and yourself
• Cooperating with the back-end developer in the process of building the RESTful API
• Communicating with external web services
• Deep knowledge of React practices and commonly used modules based on extensive work experience
• Thorough understanding of the responsibilities of the platform, database, API, caching layer, proxies, and other web services used in the system
• Validating user actions on the client side and providing responsive feedback
• Proficiency with JavaScript and HTML5
• Creating custom, general use modules and components which extend the elements and modules of core React
• Delivering a complete front end application

1. Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field 

2. Certifications: NA 

3. The Experience That Sets You Apart: 

● 3+ years of hands-on experience building responsive web apps using React 

● Deep understanding of React hooks, component architecture, and state management .

●Experience with Shopify Liquid, themes, and Shopify APIs.

● Experience in building responsive websites and applications that work across various devices and screen sizes 

● Strong skills in JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, and CSS3 

● Proven ability to own features end-to-end — from design handoff to production 

● Experience integrating with REST APIs and optimizing performance 

● Familiar with Git, code reviews, and CI/CD workflows 

● Exposure to testing frameworks like Jest or React Testing Library 

● Comfortable mentoring juniors and collaborating in cross-functional teams 

4. Your Subject Matter Expertise: 

● SaaS experience of 2 years with total development experience of 3 years 

● Must have worked in a smaller company of less than 100 

● Should have built solutions/softwares end to end and not just as a part of bigger team 

● Should see themselves going deeper into the same role even 5 years down the line 

● Strong proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript, and ES6+ features. 

● Solid understanding of Redux, React Hooks, and component lifecycle. 

● Experience in developing responsive designs using HTML5, CSS3, and modern CSS frameworks (e.g., Tailwind CSS). 

● Familiarity with frontend build tools and module bundlers such as Webpack, Babel, and npm/yarn. 

● Strong debugging and problem-solving skills.Proficiency with version control systems like Git. 

● Understanding of performance optimization techniques, including lazy loading, code splitting, and caching.Experience with server-side rendering (SSR) and Next.js. 

● Knowledge of mobile-first and progressive web app (PWA) development. 

● Familiarity with design tools like Figma or Sketch for collaboration. 

● Exposure to e-commerce platforms like Shopify, BigCommerce, or Magento. 

● Understanding of backend technologies and REST/GraphQL APIs for better integration.

💥 What will you do?

As a Lead Frontend Engineer, you will

• Own our frontend engineering applications for two products each of which run as independent applications which query our backend systems via REST APIs

• Act as a leader and coach within the front-end engineering team, collaborating with and mentoring senior engineers.

• Collaborate on a daily basis with a small, nimble team of product managers, engineers, and UX designers to understand business requirements and user experience goals and pain points.
• Write and review modular, reusable components and features (React.js / Vue.js) and integrate backend APIs to create a seamless front-end user experience
• Integrate third-party plugins to enhance customer experience. These include 3rd party plugins which provide customer support and analytics plugins that help improve the user experience we provide to customers.
• Actively participate in code reviews
• Work with our quality assurance team to improve coverage on our automated testing suites

🙋 What are we looking for? 

While we do not have a strict list of requirements for candidates interested in this role, some indicators that you would fit this role and our engineering culture are 

• Prior experience of a few years (3+ years) with frontend frameworks as React.js or Vue.js would be essential to work on our application stack.

• You actively promote a culture of engineering excellence some of which could be writing efficient code, use of elegant design patterns, and styling your code through code-linting policies.

• You enjoy designing software architecture by collaborating with leads to explore existing systems, determining areas of complexity, potential risks to successful implementation.

• You have an eye for pixel-perfect UI and micro-interactions.
• You enjoy coaching folks to achieve outcomes through nudges.

📢 Other information you may want to consider 

• We will be flexible for the rest of the pandemic and work remotely; however, we are not a remote-first company, and the work location would be Bangalore when things settle.
• Our frontend tech stack includes React.js, Vue.js, Netlify for CI / CD, TestCafe for UX testing, d3.js, and Regraph for visualizations.

What You’ll Do

• Should be able to develop an application with vanilla Javascript without any frameworks.
• Maintain reusable code and improve code quality.
• Optimize application for maximum speed.
• Should take ownership and work closely with other teams. such as back-end.
• Make suggestions for better solutions to problems and keep abreast of the latest and emerging technologies.
• Be comfortable working throughout the lifespan of a project.

Who you are

• Should have minimum 5+ years of experience.
• Proficient understanding of web markup, including HTML5, CSS3 and vanilla JavaScript.
• Should have good knowledge on ES6.
• Understanding of CSS pre-processing platforms, such as LESS and SASS.
• Should be proficient any of the the frameworks  ReactJs, VueJs etc.
• Should have knowledge on Node Js.
• Should have hands on experience web component development.
• Good understanding of Responsive Web Designing, CSS media queries and Bootstrap library.
• Understanding of cross-browser compatibility issues and ways to work around them.
• Good understanding of asynchronous/Ajax request handling.
• Good understanding of OOJS.
• Knowledge of code versioning tools, such as GIT.
• Knowledge in writing UI test cases using any test framework.

Education

• Bachelor's  degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent demonstrable experience. 

Benefits

• In addition to competitive salaries and benefits packages, Nisum India offers its employees some unique and fun extras:
• Continuous Learning - Year-round training sessions are offered as part of skill enhancement certifications sponsored by the company on an as need basis. We support our team to excel in their field.
• Parental Medical Insurance - Nisum believes our team is the heart of our business and we want to make sure to take care of the heart of theirs. We offer opt-in parental medical insurance in addition to our medical benefits.
• Activities -From the Nisum Premier League's cricket tournaments to hosted Hack-a-thon, Nisum employees can participate in a variety of team building activities such as skits, dances performance in addition to festival celebrations.
• Free Meals - Free snacks and dinner is provided on a daily basis, in addition to subsidized lunch.