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Software Engineer - Frontend
Experiencing the world we live in is fundamental to our collective happiness and progress as a society. Headout’s mission is, and will always be, to unlock this happier world by connecting amazing in-person experiences with people all over the globe, giving them the opportunity to be entertained, educated and inspired. We are evolving the way people discover the world by connecting them with exceptional experiences at the push of a button. By combining delightful product experience, data-driven decisions, sophisticated supply side logistics network, and world-class operations, our single minded focus is on solving a huge basic human problem: how do we have a good time? On this mission, we've already served 7M+ guests from 190 countries who have headed out to an experience with us. While building scale that drives $200M+ in annualised sales, we hit profitability that is such a rarity on the back of our superior model.
As travel and in-person experiences recover, Headout is playing a critical role in our return to our way-of-life. With pent-up demand, generation and digitisation of experiences having been pushed forward by a decade, there is no better time to build than NOW.
We at Headout, like to solve real-world problems in the simplest & most elegant manner possible. We're seeking Frontend Engineers with the ability and passion for building solutions to people-centered problems that are created at the intersection of human behavior and technology. We also love folks who have a sense of humor and know how to have fun. ;-)
👩💻 The Role
- Craft the front-end architecture, develop our core features, and collaborate with our Product & Design teams to build something useful and beautiful.
- Build slick UI interfaces to provide the best user experience.
- Get your hands dirty with cross-platform architectural challenges, new frameworks, design patterns, and technologies.
- Build and contribute to open-source libraries and components.
🌟 Our Dream Engineer
- A penchant for learning and building with new technologies and frameworks.
- A knack for writing the most performance optimized code along with it being modular and scalable.
- No challenge is too big to solve; love thinking product and excited to ideate & build stuff all by yourself.
- You're interested in being an early employee at a growing company, with the influence and responsibility that entails.
- You have broad and deep knowledge across a variety of contemporary technologies.
💝 We like
- 2+ years of experience developing front-end platforms preferably in a high-growth startup.
- Solid hands-on experience with Javascript ES5 and ES6.
- Experience with NodeJS, Typescript, browser dev-tools etc.
- An opinion and preferably hands-on experience of CSS in JS vs old school style of writing CSS.
- Experience developing responsive designs using open source frameworks or even better, an attempt at your own framework.
- Solid understanding of how the web works and it's underlying communication protocols.
- People who give up anything to optimize that animation that they just created.
- Nice to Haves: An interest in UX, travel, local experiences & hospitality.

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Job Role:
- Angular 8+ version angular
- Deep knowledge of angular
- Angular-material and component library experience
- Figma to HTML Conversion
- TypeScript, JavaScript
- Life cycle hook
- API Integration
- NPM Package
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Key Responsibilities:
² Develop and maintain responsive web applications using React.
² Collaborate with UX/UI designers to translate wireframes and mockups into functional code.
² Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
² Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices.
² Participate in code reviews and contribute to team knowledge sharing.
² Troubleshoot and debug applications to enhance performance.
² Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies to ensure our tech stack remains cutting-edge.
Qualifications:
² Current SDE 3 designation or equivalent experience in a senior development role.
² 5+ years of experience in software development, with a strong focus on frontend technologies, particularly React.
² Proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+), HTML, and CSS, with a deep understanding of modern web development practices.
² Experience with state management libraries (e.g., Redux, MobX) and routing solutions.
² Strong knowledge of RESTful APIs and experience with modern build tools (Webpack, Babel).
² Experience with testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, React Testing Library) and test-driven development (TDD).
² Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Senior React Web Developer to join our product development team. As a Senior React Web Developer, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining our web applications using ReactJS and Material UI. You will work closely with other developers, designers, product managers, and stakeholders to create high-quality, user-friendly, and scalable software.
Key Responsibilities:
● Design and develop high-quality, responsive, and user-friendly web applications using ReactJS and Material UI.
● Collaborate with product managers, designers, and stakeholders to ensure the project meets the business requirements and user needs.
● Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code.
● Optimize the application for maximum speed, scalability, and usability.
● Develop reusable UI components and libraries.
● Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs.
● Identify and troubleshoot bugs and issues.
● Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in ReactJS, Material UI, and front-end development.
● Participate in code reviews and contribute to the development of best practices.
● Mentor and guide junior developers in the team.
Requirements:
● Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field.
● At least 7 years of experience in front-end development, with at least 4 years of experience in ReactJS and Material UI.
● Strong proficiency in JavaScript, CSS, HTML, and related web technologies.
● Experience with Redux, Redux Saga, and other state management libraries.
● Experience with building scalable and complex web applications.
● Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
● Experience with Agile development methodologies.
● Strong communication and collaboration skills.
● Experience with Git and version control.
● Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Preferred:
● Experience with GraphQL and Apollo Client.
● Experience with server-side rendering using Next.js.
● Experience with AWS or other cloud providers.
● Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation.
● Experience with testing frameworks like Jest, Enzyme, or Detox.
● Experience with UX/UI design and prototyping tools.

We are seeking a highly skilled Frontend Tech Lead with extensive experience in React.js developmentand team leadership. As a Tech Lead, you will be responsible for leading a team of developers while alsocontributing to the development of high-quality software solutions using React.js and related technologies.
Responsibilities :
● Lead a team of software developers in the design, development, and implementation of React.js-based software solutions.
● Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members, ensuring best practices are followed and code quality is maintained.
● Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to understand requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
● Architect and design scalable, maintainable, and high-performance software systems using React.js and related technologies.
● Implement and maintain coding standards, code reviews, and other processes to ensure high-quality deliverables.
● Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices in React.js development and incorporate them into the development process.
● Troubleshoot and debug complex technical issues, providing timely resolutions to ensure project deadlines are met.
● Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on project goals, timelines, and deliverables.
● Participate in Agile/Scrum ceremonies such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
Requirements :
● Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
● Minimum of 8 years of professional experience in software development.
● Extensive hands-on experience with React.js and related libraries/frameworks.
● Minimum 2-3 years of experience in leading and managing software development teams, with a proven track record of overseeing teams of at least 5-6 members.
● Strong understanding of software engineering principles, design patterns, and best practices.
● Experience with implementing or contributing to design systems, which helps maintain consistency across large applications.
● Experience with modern front-end development tools and workflows.
● Proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
● Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
● Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
● Understanding and application of security best practices in React applications, such as preventing XSS attacks, managing authentication/authorization securely, and understanding common vulnerabilities.
● Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies is a plus.

StoryXpress (a Techstars-backed company) is an end-to-end video platform and is an efficient and effective way of humanizing the way you promote and sell your product or services, and communicate with your customers. With a suite of professional video tools (Video Creator, Video Recorder, Video Hosting and Analytics, Video APIs, and SDKs), we help small and medium-sized businesses drive more revenue through the strategic use of video. Founded in 2014, StoryXpress has a rich community of 500K+ users including small enterprises to Fortune 500 companies.
What your role would be?
We are seeking a Front End Developer to join our core engineering team. Teams are explicitly small and built on mutual respect and high trust. It's not a fit for everyone, but when there's a fit, it’s one of the most rewarding places to work.
Job Responsibilities and Duties
We believe the best product is the one that helps users accomplish their goals while growing the business. To join us on this journey, you'll be required to:
- Build reusable code and libraries for future use.
- Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs.
- Optimize applications for performance and scalability.
Job Requirements:
You’ll thrive as a Front End Developer at StoryXpress if you:
- Have a good understanding of the core fundamentals of JavaScript
- Have 2+ years designing and implementing rich front-end experiences in React
- Are an expert in web technologies ( HTML5 | CSS3 | ES6 )
- Possess a thorough understanding of the MVC principle and JS design patterns
- Have experience with building user interfaces consuming data from REST APIs
Brownie points!
Your application would be seriously prioritized if you:
- Are a self-starter: you have started something on your own before - a startup, an open-source project, something else.
- Experienced in building and/or maintaining chrome extensions
- Indulged in projects around Data Visualization
- UX design principles and frameworks
- Are acquainted with testing frameworks and performance measurement tools
If you don’t meet 100% of the above qualifications, you should still seriously consider applying. Studies show that you can still be considered for a role if you meet just 50% of the role’s requirements. We’re building a diverse team whose skills balance and complement one another.
Why work with us?
You'll love working and growing with StoryXpress if you are comfortable:
- With and curious about working outside of a traditional narrow engineering role.
- Engaging in collaborative problem-solving with your teammates.
- Moving fast: we build, solve problems quickly, and ship often!
Ready to apply?
Are you excited at the possibility of developing an already stellar team to meet the growing needs of our platform and business? Does this opportunity to be a part of one of our young and supportive teams and solve hard problems sound amazing to you? If you share our values and enthusiasm for empowering the world, we’d love to review your application!


- Minimum 3 years experience in React redux and Flux
- 3 years experience in Frontend skills
- Familiarity with database technology such as MySQL, MongoDB. ·
- Good communication.

-Proficient understanding of web markup, including HTML5, CSS3
-Knowledge of JS based build tools like Grunt, Gulp, and Bower
-Knowledge of Unit Testing with Jest
-Exposure in SEO, Web Service integration, asynchronous request handling, partial page update etc.
-Exposure to Node.js would be an added advantage
-Knowledge of different process tools like Git, SVN, Jenkins etc.
DESIRED SKILLS:
-Strong experience in Responsive Design, React JS
-Understanding of Native and Cross Platform mobile applications and user experience best practices
-Exposure to Node.js, Angular and React Native would be an added advantage
- Looking for an expert JavaScript developer who is highly skilled with Vue.js and Vuex(redux).
- Someone with the ability to create testable, reusable, and scalable code.
- Someone very good at understanding requirements and developing services & features quickly.
- Good communication skills & team player, who engages with all stakeholders of the project to add clarity for all aspects of the ongoing software development project.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Collaborate with project stakeholders, gather requirements, and develop the UI application.
- Create reusable, effective, and scalable VueJs Code.
- Implement front-end components with Vue.js and Vuex(redux) framework.
- Ensure developing robust, secure, modular, and maintainable code.
- Translate technical requirements into code.
- Build responsive UI screens with cross-browser & cross-platform support.
- Test and update web applications.
Key Requirements :
- Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field.
- Highly proficient with the JavaScript language and its modern ES6+ syntax and features.
- Experience with the Vue.js ecosystem, including Vue CLI, Vuex, Vue Router, and Nuxt.js
- Should be having strong knowledge in HTML, HTML DOM, Bootstrap, Stylus, Sass, Less, CSS, and npm for builds.
- Good problem solving, decision making, and prioritization

● Design overall architecture of the web application.
● Maintain quality and ensure responsiveness of applications.
● Collaborate with the rest of the engineering team to design and launch new features.
● Maintain code integrity and organization.
● Experience working with graphic designers and converting designs to visual elements.
● Understanding and implementation of security and data protection.
● Highly experienced with front-end programming languages - HTML, CSS JavaScript, etc
● Proficient experience using - advanced JavaScript libraries and frameworks
Development experience for both mobile and desktop.
● Knowledge of code versioning tools such as Git
Requirement -
● Proven work experience as a Front-end developer
● Hands on experience with markup languages
● Experience with JavaScript, CSS and HTML
● Wordpress would be an added advantage.
● Prefer from Tier One college like ( IIIT, NIT, IIT, NSUT, DTU..etc )
● Familiarity with browser testing and debugging
● In-depth understanding of the entire web development process (design, development
and deployment)
● Understanding of layout aesthetics
● An ability to perform well in a fast-paced environment
● Excellent analytical and multitasking skills
● B. Tech. in computer science Preferred.

JD:
Strong proficiency in JavaScript, including DOM manipulation and the JavaScript object model
Thorough understanding of React.js and its core principles
Experience with popular React.js workflows (such as Flux or Redux)
Familiarity with newer specifications of EcmaScript
Knowledge of isomorphic React is a plus
Familiarity with RESTful APIs
Knowledge of modern authorization mechanisms, such as JSON Web Token
Experience with common front-end development tools such as Babel, Webpack, NPM, etc.
Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements
A knack for benchmarking and optimization
Familiarity with code versioning tools such as Git

