UI Developer

We are seeking a highly motivated Software Development Engineer with expertise in building scalable, extensible and user-friendly web applications. You will work with a fast paced Product Engineering team to build efficient and reusable web applications for mobile and fixed devices. 

What you’ll do:

• Architect, Design, Code reviews and build scalable applications.
• You will be engaged in identifying and addressing performance bottlenecks, and collaborate with other team members to innovate current/new products. 
• Identify, communicate and implement best practices for application engineering. 
• Ensure high scalability and performance

• You will advocate for good, clean, well-documented and performing code; define and follow standards and best practices for front-end development.

We’d love for you to have:

• Experience: 1-3 yrs recent experience of working in a scalable web product firm
• Education: B.Tech/M.Tech  in Computer Science from Top ranked colleges in India
• Excellent software development skills in developing web applications over client-side frameworks - Backbone, React (preferred) and/or angular frameworks (preferred); and server-side frameworks like node.js
• Excellent programming skills in object-oriented, modularised JavaScript, Typescript (preferred)
• Strong knowledge and working experience in server-side Event-driven programming using Node.js
• Excellent programming skills in Javascript,  jQuery, AJAX, YUI.
• Passion for writing optimized code using JS best practices  and design patterns
• Experience with JS or Java-based Unit/Integration Testing using Selenium, Appium, Selendroid
• Hands-on experience in building scalable web applications
• Excellent problem solving and debugging skills
• Good Knowledge of version control - GIT (preferred)
• Experience with the full software development lifecycle, design, develop, debug, document, and deliver (especially in a multiple site organization)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to deliver great results in an agile development
• Good to have: Working knowledge of web standards (i.e., REST) and OOPS
• Good to have: Experience in Data Structures, Algorithms and their optimization

Even if you don’t meet all of these qualifications above, we’d still love to hear from you. Tell us about your unique qualifications in your cover letter.

CaaStle is committed to equality of opportunity in employment. It has been and will continue to be the policy of CaaStle to provide full and equal employment opportunities to all employees and candidates for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or physical or mental disability. This policy applies to all terms, conditions and privileges of employment, such as those pertaining to training, transfer, promotion, compensation and recreational programs.

• Experience Level: Min 2+ years

• JavaScript and react.

• RESTful API’s, basic HTTP knowledge, GET/POST.

• Experience using technologies like React, Redux, TypeScript, modern CSS frameworks and web pack.

• Good Communication Skills

Role Summary:

Front-end Developer who would contribute towards building a highly flexible and scalable front-end by bringing deep core technology expertise.

Job Description:

- Ensure proper offline access using service workers and PWA

- Develop components which are SEO friendly

- Have experience in server-side rendering

- Drive evolution of application performance

- Ensure project scalability by having good project architecture

Skill Requirements:

- Good experience in HTML5, CSS3, JS - React

- React native

- Angular - Redux exposure - Have handled service workers and PWA caching and updates - CSS pre-processors knowledge like sass - Knowledge of webpack, parcel, grunt etc.

-Knowledge of pre-processors like SASS/LESS, CSS-Modules.

- Architecting and automating the build process for production, using task runners or scripts (Gulp / Grunt)

-Have an eye for good UI/UX, Progressive Web Apps, Responsive Design

-Interested in writing code, actively experimenting along with learning new things.

Individual applying to the role should ideally have the following attributes

-Passionate about Frontend Development and continually follow the platform & innovations

-Strong and innovative approach to problem solving and finding solutions

-Interested in working on fast-paced

- Excellent communicator (written and verbal, formal and informal)

- Flexible and proactive/self-motivated working style with strong personal ownership of problem resolution

- Ability to multi-task under pressure and work independently with minimal supervision.

- Ability to prioritize when under pressure.

We're seeking skilled front-end developers tasked with creating user-friendly experiences. Working closely with back-end developers, your focus will be on crafting visually appealing layouts, enhancing user interface/interaction, and optimizing overall user experience.

Key Skills Required:

1. Proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
2. Experience with modern front-end frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js.
3. Collaborative mindset to work seamlessly with back-end developers and cross-functional teams.
4. Strong understanding of responsive design principles for various devices and browsers.
5. Knowledge of UI/UX best practices and a keen eye for design aesthetics.
6. Familiarity with version control systems, such as Git.
7. Problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot issues efficiently.
8. Awareness of web performance optimization techniques.
9. Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
10. Continuous learning mindset to stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies.

• Meeting with the development team to discuss user interface ideas and applications.
• Reviewing application requirements and interface designs.
• Identifying web-based user interactions.
• Developing and implementing highly responsive user interface components using react concepts.
• Writing application interface codes using JavaScript following react.js workflows.
• Troubleshooting interface software and debugging application codes.
• Developing and implementing front-end architecture to support user interface concepts.
• Monitoring and improving front-end performance.
• Documenting application changes and developing updates.

• eact.js Developer Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a similar field.
  • Previous experience working as a react.js developer.
  • In-depth knowledge of JavaScript, CSS, HTML, and front-end languages.
  • Knowledge of REACT tools including React.js, Webpack, Enzyme, Redux, and Flux.
  • Experience with user interface design.
  • Knowledge of performance testing frameworks including Mocha and Jest.
  • Experience with browser-based debugging and performance testing software.
  • Excellent troubleshooting skills.
  • Good project management skills.

• 2-4 years of work experience, preferably in a startup
• An engineering degree preferably, from a top-tier school (or equivalent experience)
• Hands-on experience in the JavaScript ecosystem, libraries, and tooling (ES6/7), React.js, and Redux
• Knowledge of React Hooks is an added advantage.
• Expert knowwledge of HTML/CSS, web standards, best practices
• Good understanding of asynchronous request handling, partial page updates, and AJAX
• An experience of writing clean, well documented, semantic code with responsiveness and cross-browser compatibility in mind
• Ability to improvise, troubleshoot, and learn new skills on the job.
• Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git/SVN
• Excellent coding and debugging skills
• A passion and the ability to make beautiful, smooth, delightful web experiences
• A "Will Do" attitude

• A team of aces, from top-tier schools and startups, to work with
• A fast-paced, data-driven, and fun work environment
• A huge appetite for new, disruptive, creative, and implementable ideas
• An open work culture

• Competitive salary
• Great working environment, opportunity to work directly with the founders on very exciting real-life problems.
• Opportunity to grow really fast.
• Opportunity to hire a team & mentor them in the future.
• ESOPs

1. Shortlist
2. Intro call of 15min
3. Assignment
4. 1-2 Tech rounds
5. HR round
6. Offer rollout