UI/Frontend Developer - TypeScript/HTML/CSS

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of Javascript fundamentals, Object-oriented programming, and Web concepts with 3-7 years of relevant experience in building web apps at scale.
• You must have a strong understanding of semantic HTML / HTML5, CSS / CSS3.
• Experience or familiarity with React.js or Vue.s, and build tools like Webpack, Rollup, etc.
• Curiosity to go in-depth of codebases and libraries and have the ability to set it up from scratch.
• Familiarity with Server Side Rendering (SSR) and website SEO

What You’ll Do

• Build website and frontend platform.
• Build monitoring graphs, services directory, ML model management UI. Make sure SEO and website performance are top-notch.
• Work with design teams and ability to lead other frontend engineers when we expand our team
• Take good design decisions which scale and follow best practices.

Role and Responsibilities 

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.  

• • Developing new user-facing features using React.js 
• • Building reusable components and front-end libraries for future use 
• • Translating designs and wireframes into high quality code 

• • Optimizing components for maximum performance across a vast array of web-capable devices and browsers. 
• • 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). 
• • Experience in Bootstrap framework.  

• • Familiarity with newer specifications of ECMAScript 
• • Familiarity with RESTful APIs 
• • Knowledge of modern authorization mechanisms, such as JSON Web Token 
• • Familiarity with modern front-end build pipelines and tools 
• • Experience with common front-end development tools such as NPM, YARN etc. 

• • Ability to understand business requirements and translate them into technical requirements 
• • A knack for benchmarking and optimization 
• • Familiarity with code versioning tools Azure Devops. 
• • Experience in IDE such as VS code \ VS. 

• Experience – 10 - 14 years 

• Qualification – Any graduate  

• Proficiency in Angular (v8+) and TypeScript.
• Strong knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript/ES6+.
• Hands-on experience with RxJS for reactive programming.
• Experience with state management libraries like NgRx or similar.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and JSON data structures.
• Understanding of authentication and authorization mechanisms (OAuth, JWT).
• Experience with Angular CLI for project setup and management.
• Proficiency in browser developer tools for debugging.
• Strong experience with Jasmine, Karma, or other testing frameworks.
• Familiarity with build tools like Webpack or Vite.

Job Description: Senior Software Developer (React.js)

Location: [Pune, Maharashtra]

Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Developer with extensive experience in React.js to join our dynamic team. As a Senior Developer, you will be responsible for leading the development of cutting-edge web applications using React.js and related technologies. Your expertise will play a crucial role in designing and implementing scalable software solutions that meet our clients' needs and contribute to the overall success of our project.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and development of complex web applications using React.js and other modern JavaScript libraries and frameworks.
• Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders to gather requirements, design solutions, and deliver high-quality software.
• Architect and implement reusable components and front-end libraries for future use.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability while ensuring cross-browser and cross-device compatibility.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends in front-end development and mentor junior developers in best practices.
• Conduct code reviews and provide constructive feedback to ensure code quality and standards adherence.
• Troubleshoot issues, fix bugs, and improve application performance.
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and contribute to the continuous improvement of development processes.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in software development, with at least 5 years specifically using React.js.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript, including ES6+ features.
• Experience with state management libraries such as Redux, MobX, or Context API.
• Deep understanding of web markup, including HTML5 and CSS3.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and asynchronous request handling.
• Solid understanding of version control using Git or similar systems.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality software solutions on time.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with TypeScript or similar statically typed languages.
• Knowledge of server-side rendering and Node.js.
• Familiarity with modern front-end build pipelines and tools, such as Webpack, Babel, and npm.
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks.
• Contribution to open-source projects or a strong GitHub profile.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Flexible work hours and remote work options.

Join us and contribute to building innovative and scalable solutions using the latest technologies in a collaborative and supportive environment. Apply now to be part of our growing team of talented developers!

💥 What will you do?

As a Lead Frontend Engineer, you will

• Own our frontend engineering applications for two products each of which run as independent applications which query our backend systems via REST APIs

• Act as a leader and coach within the front-end engineering team, collaborating with and mentoring senior engineers.

• Collaborate on a daily basis with a small, nimble team of product managers, engineers, and UX designers to understand business requirements and user experience goals and pain points.
• Write and review modular, reusable components and features (React.js / Vue.js) and integrate backend APIs to create a seamless front-end user experience
• Integrate third-party plugins to enhance customer experience. These include 3rd party plugins which provide customer support and analytics plugins that help improve the user experience we provide to customers.
• Actively participate in code reviews
• Work with our quality assurance team to improve coverage on our automated testing suites

🙋 What are we looking for? 

While we do not have a strict list of requirements for candidates interested in this role, some indicators that you would fit this role and our engineering culture are 

• Prior experience of a few years (3+ years) with frontend frameworks as React.js or Vue.js would be essential to work on our application stack.

• You actively promote a culture of engineering excellence some of which could be writing efficient code, use of elegant design patterns, and styling your code through code-linting policies.

• You enjoy designing software architecture by collaborating with leads to explore existing systems, determining areas of complexity, potential risks to successful implementation.

• You have an eye for pixel-perfect UI and micro-interactions.
• You enjoy coaching folks to achieve outcomes through nudges.

📢 Other information you may want to consider 

• We will be flexible for the rest of the pandemic and work remotely; however, we are not a remote-first company, and the work location would be Bangalore when things settle.
• Our frontend tech stack includes React.js, Vue.js, Netlify for CI / CD, TestCafe for UX testing, d3.js, and Regraph for visualizations.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Determining the structure and design of web pages.

• Ensuring user experience determines design choices.

• Developing features to enhance the user experience.

• Striking a balance between functional and aesthetic design.

• Ensuring web design is optimized for smartphones.

• Building reusable code for future use.

• Optimizing web pages for maximum speed and scalability.

• Utilizing a variety of markup languages to write web pages.

• 1+ years of experience in related field

• Solid understanding of how the web works and its underlying communication protocols.

• Understanding of key design principles.

• Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript(ES5 & ES6)

• Knowledge of JavaScript framework React.js

• Experience with responsive and adaptive design.

• Understanding of SEO principles.

• Good problem-solving skills.

Mentor To Go is an android and web based platform to help students improve their work readiness through self-learning sessions, personalised mentorship provided by mentor professionals from a range of careers, and work experience opportunities.

The technology platform implements  functionalities such as: screening surveys of mentors and mentees, training content for mentors, matching through an algorithm, and mentorship through the delivery of structured activities. 

The application technology architecture comprises of the following:

o   a Python Django web application with NGinx and Gunicorn

o   PostgreSQL database

o   A React Android and Web app

o   Rest APIs which interact between the Android app and the Django webserver

Our vision at Mentor To Go is to provide career mentorship to young people anywhere, anytime across the length and breadth of India.

We are looking for a frontend software developer who is passionate about using web technologies to solve social problems and creating experiences that are elegant and effective.    You will own the front end development of features  of the Mentor To Go web and mobile platforms, from conceptualisation through design and testing. You will work closely with other developers,the technical project manager, and the program operations team. You are user-centric, continuously demonstrate strategic & analytical abilities, and are laser focused on executing at speed. You must have the ability to succeed in a fast paced environment, where success is dependent on your ability to collaborate with cross-functional team members  in a positive, productive, and transparent way.

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering preferably  CS  or related discipline
• 3+ years experience with the development of applications for Android, iOS and  web preferably using React Native/ReactJS

• Experience working in Unix/Linux environments
• Experience with a complete mobile software development life cycle
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Familiarity with version control software such as Git

Desired  requirements

• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to participate in technical discussions and help make technical trade-offs

About Mentor Together

https://mentortogether.org/">Mentor Together is India’s first and largest youth mentoring  non-profit organization with a mission to facilitate empowering mentoring relationships and networks that help young people break the inequalities of opportunity and actualise their potential.

http://bit.ly/mentortogo">Mentor To Go is the world’s first mobile mentoring platform created by Mentor Together with the support of Cisco India, LinkedIn Social Impact, British Telecom and Sterlite Technologies.