Sr Frontend Software Engineer

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.]

Job Description

SUMMARY

We are looking for a Angular Developer (Angular Experts) responsible for managing the interchange of data between the server and the users.

• Integration of user-facing elements developed by front-end developers with server-side logic
• Writing reusable, testable, and efficient code
• Implementation of security and data protection
• Participate on project teams as needed to develop and deploy software solutions to meet business requirements
• Create and deploy cloud-hosted web applications and content management systems as well as internal tools and frameworks
• Participate in AGILE project methodology and conform to coding standards including git workflow and code reviews.

REQUIREMENTS

• Strong proficiency with JavaScript
• Experience in creating and deploying cloud-based web applications.
• Good at Jade, EJS,
• Good at CSS preprocessors (such as Stylus, Less, etc depending on your technology stack)
• Front-end technologies, such as HTML5, and CSS3
• User authentication and authorization between multiple systems, servers, and environments
• Integration of multiple data sources and databases into one system
• Understanding differences between multiple delivery platforms, such as mobile vs. desktop
• Creating database schemas that represent and support business processes
• Implementing automated testing platforms and unit tests
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git
• PLUS - experience with React.JS, React Native, vue.js JavaScript framework * Experience with Amazon Web Services
• PLUS - experience with Jenkins or other Continuous Integration tools

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or related field
• 3-5 years’ web development experience required
•  Experience on React js , Angular js and Vue js.
• Proficiency with AngularJS an asset
• Strong knowledge of web development tools and programming languages

• Fullstack technical expertise with 9+ years of experience in Angular 2+ Versions and NodeJS having led front-end development team.
• Work experience as Architect for 3 or more years. Able to set a tech road map for the entire product/project.
• Previous experience with systems integration projects
• Experienced in the usage and development of REST APIs
• Knowledge and experience in implementing commercial web applications
• Experienced with JavaScript (ECMAScript 6), HTML5, Semantic Markup and CSS 3
• Writing testable object-oriented software using best development practices
• Designing, building, and maintaining developer-friendly HTTP-based APIs
• Agile methodologies and practices (including Scrum, Kanban, Extreme Programming)
• Test-Driven Development or Behavior Driven Development
• Writing Clean Code & decoupled modules using the power of Design Patterns
• Pair Programming
• Experience in AWS
• Experienced in designing scalable solutions, writing efficient code, optimizing performance, and debugging issues.
• Good communication skills with the ability to present complex technical information in a clear and concise manner to technical teams.

Near is looking for a Front-End Developer who is motivated to combine the art of design with programming. Responsibilities will include translation of the UI/UX design wireframes to actual code that will produce the application's visual elements. You will work with the Near Design team and bridge the gap between graphical design and technical implementation, taking an active role on both sides and defining how the application looks and works.

You will be part of one of the fastest-growing Enterprise SaaS companies – an excellent opportunity for people who can work independently and are self-driven.

• Optimize applications for maximum speed.
• Collaborate with back-end developers and web designers to improve usability.
• Get feedback from, and build solutions for users and customers.
• Build reusable code and libraries for future use.
• Write functional requirement documents and guides.
• Support back-end developers with coding and troubleshooting.
• Stay up-to-date on emerging technologies and skills.

• Bachelor’s or Master's degree in engineering, Design, Fine Arts, or related field.
• 5+ Years of total experience; should have worked with Angular for more than two years.
• Expertise in designing and developing customer-facing web applications at scale.
• Proficiency in web markup, including HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (ES6).
• Proficiency in client-side scripting and JavaScript & CSS frameworks, including jQuery, Bootstrap.
• Basic knowledge of image editing tools to crop, resize, or perform minor adjustments on an image. Familiarity with tools such as Illustrator and Photoshop is a plus.
• Proficiency in cross-browser compatibility issues and ways to work around them.
• Proficiency in code versioning tools, such as GIT.
• Knowledge about Highchart and Mapbox will be a plus.
• Passionate about learning new technologies.
• Excellent problem solving, analytical, and organization skills with an eye for detail.
  
  

  About Near
  
  

  Near is the world's largest source of intelligence on people and places, processing data from over 1.6 billion monthly users across 44 countries. The Near Platform powers data-driven marketing and enrichment offerings through a suite of SaaS products. The users of the platform can leverage audience, spatial, retail, among other data in a privacy-led environment.

   

  Founded in 2012, Near is headquartered in Singapore with offices in San Francisco, New York, London, Bangalore, Tokyo, and Sydney. Today, marquee brands such as News Corp and Mastercard work with Near to provide enhanced customer experiences.

   

  Near is backed by leading investors including Sequoia Capital, JP Morgan Private Equity Group, Cisco Investments, Telstra Ventures, and Greater Pacific Capital. Visit www.near.co to find out more.