Senior Frontend Developer & Lead Frontend Developer

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. 

Responsibilities

• Work in a fun and fast-paced environment.
• Participate in requirements gathering, design, development, QA, support.
• Communicate with different stakeholders such as QA, Project Managers and Product Owners
• Discover, evaluate, and implement new technologies to maximize development efficiency.
• Groom, mentor and upskill team members with modern technologies and development practices

Key Competencies:

• 5-8 Years of relevant experience in front-end development.
• At least 5-4 years of working experience with the React ecosystem.
• In-depth knowledge of TypeScript, CSS, and HTML.
• Strong proficiency in Vanilla JavaScript, DOM, Browser API’s and ES6 Features.
• Strong Knowledge of State Management with React and relevant workflows.
• Good Understanding of Modern frontend workflows with NPM, Webpack, Babel etc.
• Knowledge of modern programming paradigms like functional and reactive programming.
• Knowledge of testing frameworks including Chai, Mocha and Sinon or equivalent.
• Experience with using browser-based dev tools for trouble shooting and enhancing the performance.

Good to have skills:

• Knowledge of cloud-based services like AWS and GCP.
• Working knowledge of Video streaming and playback
• Knowledge of modern programming paradigms like functional and reactive programming.

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.

We are seeking a talented and experienced Frontend Developer to join our on-site team full time. As a Frontend Developer, you will be responsible for developing user-friendly, responsive and high-performance web applications.

Responsibilities:

• Develop responsive and user-friendly web applications.
• Collaborate with designers and other developers to implement visual designs and user interface elements.
• Optimize web applications for maximum speed and scalability.
• Write clean, maintainable and reusable code.
• Participate in code reviews and ensure code quality.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues as they arise.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging trends and technologies in frontend development.

Requirements:

• 1 year of experience as a Frontend Developer.
• Proficient in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Familiarity with modern frontend frameworks like React, Nextjs.
• Experience with CSS preprocessors like Sass or LESS.
• Knowledge of responsive web design and cross-browser compatibility.
• Understanding of version control systems like Git.
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

If you are a self-starter who is passionate about frontend development and looking for a challenging opportunity, please apply with your resume and a cover letter explaining your experience and why you are the best fit for this role. This is an on-site, full-time position.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate with Project Manager or Project Consultant to develop front end of mobile and web application
• Delivering a complete front-end application
• Ensuring high performance on mobile and desktop
• 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
• Collaborate with the stakeholders, the users, the build team and other development partners to implement state-of-the-art user experiences.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze, design, and ship new features
• Participate actively in discussions, presentations and decisions about front end development, web application, mobile app etc.
• Act as the impulse by providing clear guidance to the team’s questions during implementation phases
• Implement new technologies to maximize application performance
• Work with outside data sources and APIs
• Work on bug fixing and improving application performance

KEY COMPETENCIES & SKILLS:

• Strong object-oriented JavaScript
• Flat box, material design concepts
• AngularJS, MVC frameworks – Angular
• CSS precompilers like Sass and LESS
• Skills in one or more chosen frameworks/libraries like jQuery or Bootstrap
• AJAX (Asynchronous JavaScript and XML)
• HTML 5, CSS Modules, Web pack, Babel, npm
• jQuery, jQueryUI, RequireJS, doT.js (Templating Engine)
• Able to integrate existing API (REST)
• Understanding of java web application technology stack (core Java, spring core, Spring MVC, Hibernate, REST)
• Git/GitHub, Continuous integration using maven & Jenkins
• Integrate applications with network systems, servers and databases.
• Troubleshoot problems with application development and use
• Excellent conceptual, and critical thinking capabilities
• Self-directed and self-motivated with the ability to take charge or play a supporting role
• Strong understanding of product development
• Clear written and verbal communications skills (English), including presentation skill
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) is required.

• Develop Websites in React JS

• Use the best architecture suited for the project
• Familiar with state management
• Integrate API & SDKs
• Covert design to code
• Knowledge of typescript is a plus
• Write clean, structured code
• Should have good experience in Redux / Next

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