Web Application (Frontend) Developer

Job Description

• 2+ years of relevant programming experience in an online environment, preferably in the gaming industry.
• Good knowledge of HTML5 and Javascript.
• Should have worked on Phaser.io HTML5 framework.
• Should have worked on at least one HTML5 game.
• Good knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, AJAX, SVG, XML.
• Knowledge of HTML5 porting into Android and iOS through available plug- in.
• Ability to develop and deploy HTML5 on iOS, Android and Web.
• Strong attention to detail and knowledge of robust quality assurance practices.
• Strong testing, debugging, and analytical skills.

• Proficient knowledge of a NodeJS and Express.
• Understanding differences between multiple delivery platforms (such as mobile vs, desktop), and optimizing output to match the specific platform
• Good understanding of server-side templating languages (such as Jade, EJS, Jinja, etc. depending on your technology stack)
• Good understanding of server-side CSS preprocessors (such as Stylus, Less, Sass etc. depending on your technology stack)
• Creating database schemas that represent and support business processes
• Data migration, transformation, and scripting
• 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, and optimizing output to match the specific platform
• Creating database schemas that represent and support business processes
• Implementing automated testing platforms and unit tests
• Management of hosting environment, including database administration and scaling an application to support load changes
• Understanding of fundamental design principles behind a scalable application
• Good understanding of advanced JavaScript libraries and frameworks such as AngularJS.

• VueJS
• Express
• Socket.IO
• NuxtJS
• MongoDB (3.x)
• Mongoose

• Build pixel-perfect, buttery smooth UIs across both mobile platforms.

• Leverage native APIs for deep integrations with both platforms.
• Diagnose and fix bugs and performance bottlenecks for performance that feels native.

• Maintain and write clean code to ensure the product is of the highest quality.

• Full stack product engineering i.e. design, engineer, test, deploy, monitor, and maintain software components to QA and Production environments
• Design & engineer product experience & APIs conforming to defined quality, maintainability, scalability, and performance KPIs
• Build, maintain, and improve continuous integration and delivery lifecycle processes
• Automation of repetitive engineering and production activities

• Engineering in computer science
• 3+ year of relevant experience in product engineering with expertise in building frameworks, reusable components, and APIs
• Expert level skills in analytical & problem solving
• Strong programming and engineering fundamentals like Data Structures,
• Design Principles, TDD, and Performance Tuning to build scalable and performance optimized product
• Ability to communicate clearly in English

• HTML5
• CSS3 (Sass/Less)
• JQuery
• JavaScript (ES6) / TypeScript
• React.js
• Version Control : Git

Overview
We are looking for a Senior JavaScript developer who is well versed with React and TypeScript.
2-5 years experience mandatory! We look for individuals with a deep knowledge of JavaScript, CSS, and HTML, who are not only comfortable in writing custom JavaScript but also know when to apply off-the-shelf solutions to a problem. Individuals who do well on this team are self-motivated engineers with a passion for user experience & innovation.
We currently work with TypeScript, React, GraphQL, and Node.js, however the ability to adapt with changing technology is an important quality that we are looking for.

Responsibilities
Developing new user-facing features using TypeScript/React.js
Building reusable components and front-end libraries for future use
Translating designs and wireframes into high quality code
Optimising components for maximum performance across a vast array of web-capable devices and browsers
API integrations

Skills
Thorough understanding of Typescript & React.js and its core principles
Experience with popular React.js workflows (such as Redux)
Familiarity with newer specifications of EcmaScript
Experience with data structure libraries (e.g., Immutable.js)
Knowledge of isomorphic React is a plus
Familiarity with GraphQL/RESTful APIs
Knowledge of modern authorization mechanisms, such as JSON Web Token
Experience with common front-end development tools such as Babel, Webpack, NPM, Yarn etc.
WebRTC knowledge is a plus.

Requirements

• 2-5 years of experience as a front-end developer
• Experienced in developing applications using JavaScript, ReactJS, Redux, Redux Saga, NodeJS, HTML5, CSS3/CSS4 and other UI technologies.
• Understanding and experience with ES6 concepts, asynchronous processing, partial page refresh, DOM traversal and manipulation.
• Experience with REST API construction, documentation, and architecture, including API description languages like Swagger.
• Comfortable writing Unit Test Cases (Enzyme/ Jest)
• Familiar with cloud services: AWS, Dev-ops such as Git, Jira, Confluence
• Good to have experience/knowledge of
  • Spring (MVC, IOP/DI, REST, Security)
  • Docker,
  • Scala,
  • Python
• Able to connect the dots between code and business value

Responsibilities

• Engage in high level conversations about business strategy and the role tech plays in it
• Write well-designed, testable, and efficient code that powers our application
• Write specs and do planning for everything we build
• Conduct application analysis, testing, and debugging
• Diligently document code to keep it clean and transparent
• Ensure cross-browser and device compatibility

You Are

• You believe it’s always on you to make sure anything you do is a success.
• You have the ability to make quick and effective decisions.
• In love with a challenge. You revel in solving problems and want a job that pushes you out of your comfort zone.
• Open to change. You’re inspired by the endless ways in which everything we do can always be improved.

Add-Ons/Interview Process

• You should be comfortable working in a Start-up for in-house product development.
• Will not be engaged with any Client, but with the internal team (in India & the US).
• Will be provided a hands-on exercise to complete and submit as a part of interview.