UI Developer

About the Role

We're seeking a talented Frontend Developer to join our engineering team. You'll be responsible for building and maintaining high-quality web applications, collaborating with designers and backend developers to create seamless user experiences.

Key Responsibilities

Development & Implementation

• Build responsive, performant web applications using modern JavaScript frameworks (React, Vue, or Angular)
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices and coding standards
• Implement pixel-perfect UI designs from mockups and wireframes
• Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability across devices and browsers
• Integrate RESTful APIs and work with backend teams to define API requirements

Collaboration & Communication

• Work closely with UX/UI designers to translate designs into functional interfaces
• Participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to team members
• Collaborate with backend developers to ensure seamless integration between frontend and backend systems
• Contribute to technical discussions and help make architectural decisions

Quality & Maintenance

• Write and maintain unit and integration tests to ensure code quality
• Debug and troubleshoot issues across different browsers and devices
• Stay current with emerging frontend technologies and best practices
• Improve existing codebases through refactoring and optimization

Required Qualifications

• 2-5 years of professional experience in frontend development
• Strong proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript (ES6+)
• Solid experience with at least one modern JavaScript framework (React, Vue, Angular)
• Understanding of responsive design principles and mobile-first development
• Experience with version control systems (Git)
• Familiarity with CSS preprocessors (Sass, Less) or CSS-in-JS solutions
• Knowledge of modern build tools and package managers (Webpack, Vite, npm/yarn)
• Understanding of web performance optimization techniques
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with TypeScript
• Knowledge of state management libraries (Redux, Vuex, Zustand)
• Familiarity with testing frameworks (Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress)
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with design systems and component libraries
• Knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG)
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies
• Portfolio or GitHub profile showcasing relevant projects

Are you a software developer who possesses magical React skills? Do you enjoy crafting intuitive, responsive, and scalable user interfaces? If so, we want you to join our team at Portle!

As a software engineer at Portle, you will have the opportunity to:

• Work on challenging problems everyday
• Design and develop excellent user experiences using React
• Collaborate with other engineers to ensure that our codebase is scalable, maintainable, and easily readable
• Learn to balance the creation of tech debt with delivering business requirements
• Understand complex problems, break them down into smaller ones, and solve each modularly

We are looking for someone with the following profile:

• Expertise in data structures and algorithms (extremely important)
• Strong proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Experience with React and its latest features, such as hooks
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work in an unstructured startup environment

At Portle, we value self-motivated individuals who do not need supervision to perform at their peak levels. We're looking for someone who's passionate about React and loves to wield its magic to create amazing software. If you're a React Sorcerer who's ready to take on a new challenge, we want to hear from you! Apply today and let us see your sorcery in action!

Type, Location,

Full Time @ Anywhere in India

Desired Experience

3+ years

Job Description

What You’ll Do

• Taking an active role in architecting the solutions we build
• Designing and implementing web applications using JavaScript and its frameworks (i.a. React, Vue, Angular), HTML5 and CSS3
• Working closely with the dispersed development team, client, and project manager in the SCRUM methodology
• Ensuring that programming practices and code quality are respected
• Supporting other engineers with your expertise when needed (knowledge sharing)
• Leading your colleagues’ growth and development

What you bring to the table

• 3+ years of experience with JavaScript (good knowledge of ES2016; newer versions and TS 3+ are a plus)
• Experience in developing web applications using Angular2+ and another modern framework
• Being comfortable HTML5 and CSS3
• Experience with version control systems, preferably Git
• Demonstrated tech leadership in a medium-sized team, and the ability to design a complex system
• Eagerness to learn and constantly improve yourself
• Being a team player focused on getting things done

Responsibilities:

• Meeting with the design team to discuss application features and design ideas.
• Researching similar application designs and user interface modules.
• Creating a website and application design mockups with enhanced UI features.
• Presenting updated front-end designs for final sign-off.
• Writing the front-end code and building the user interface.
• Debugging code errors and troubleshooting software issues.
• Conducting live application tests and tweaks.
• Updating web applications in line with user trends.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or equivalent practical experience.
• Understanding of OOPS concepts, Persistence, Threading.
• Good understanding of version control system (GIT).
• Knowledgeable in data structures and algorithms.
• Good understanding of web stack and how all the pieces fit together.

• 3+ years prior experience as a UI engineer.
• Familiarity with automated testing tools including Selenium, Jasmine, and Karma.
• In-depth knowledge of user interface models, application design, and website functionality.
• Proficient with front-end languages including HTML, JavaScript, and CSS.
• Familiarity with prototyping tools including InVision Studio, Balsamiq, and Sketch.
• Advanced problem-solving skills.

Good To Have:

• Competent in developing web apps using React.
• Prior experience of working in a product-based company.

• Prior experience of working in a startup.

• Should have experience in  developing and working on consumer facing web/app
• Proficient understanding of JavaScript libraries and frameworks ReactJS
• Proficient understanding of server side rendering through Next.js
• Proven skillsets in responsive Web UI development for enterprise application using technologies such as HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, JQuery, Bootstrap, React JS Good understanding of Data Structures, Algorithms and Operating Systems
• Should have experience on HTML5/CSS3, Javascript ,Redux, APIs Integration
• 3-4 years of experience in building client side cross platforms javascript apps in Web & mobile.
• Good experience of developing and integrating APIs
• Develop high-quality software design and architecture
• Review and debug code
• Find and address performance issues
• Proficient understanding of Git