Web Developer

Job TItile : Senior Software Engineer – Frontend (React.js)

Location : Bengaluru (Hybrid – 3 Days WFO)

Working Hours : 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Experience : 6 to 9 Years

Notice Period : Preferably 30 Days

About the Role :

We are looking for an experienced and Dynamic Senior Frontend Developer to join our growing team. If you are passionate about building cloud-based web applications with cutting-edge technologies, and you excel in React.js, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, we want to hear from you. As a key contributor, you’ll collaborate with talented UX/UI designers to create innovative, high-quality user experiences.

What You’ll Do :

• Develop and Deliver : Build robust, scalable cloud-based web applications using React.js, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Collaborate with Designers : Partner with UX designers to transform ideas into intuitive, visually stunning user interfaces.
• Write Quality Code : Ensure code quality through writing clean, maintainable, and efficient code.
• Optimize Performance : Focus on performance optimization and troubleshooting to provide the best user experience.
• Work in Agile Environment : Engage in agile development cycles with a strong focus on iterative improvement.
• Code Review and Mentorship : Participate in code reviews, offer constructive feedback, and mentor junior developers to elevate the team's overall capabilities.

What We Are Looking For :

Core Skills :

React.js : Extensive hands-on experience in building responsive web applications with React.

Frontend Technologies : Expertise in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and TypeScript.

Version Control : Familiarity with Git for source code management and collaboration.

Problem-Solving : Strong debugging and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.

Collaboration : Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Preferred Skills :

Node.js : Experience with Node.js or backend technologies is a plus.

UX/UI Design : Knowledge of design principles and experience collaborating with designers to create seamless user experiences.

Qualifications :

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.

Why Join Us?

Impactful Work : Work on exciting projects that shape the future of cloud-based web applications.

Collaborative Culture : Join a team of talented engineers and designers in a collaborative, creative, and supportive environment.

Career Growth : Opportunities for continuous learning, mentorship, and professional development.

We are a fast-paced startup and looking for a developer fluent in problem-solving,Javascript and ReactJS to help us deliver an amazing advertisement solution.

Roles and responsibilities:

1. Develop new features in React/NextJS
2. Write unit test cases
3. Fix bugs and write technical documentation
4. Write CI/CD pipelines for the UI

• Can architect UI systems and has a well-honed understanding of the strengths and weaknesses of different frameworks.
• Cherishes the craft of an experience getting to perfect pixels, creating animations with just the right springs, investing in loading performance.
• Is familiar with React, Node. JS, NoSQL databases like Firebase, and AWS.
• Collaborates actively with designers, product managers, product scientists, and other engineers.

StoryXpress (a Techstars-backed company) is an end-to-end video platform and is an efficient and effective way of humanizing the way you promote and sell your product or services, and communicate with your customers. With a suite of professional video tools (Video Creator, Video Recorder, Video Hosting and Analytics, Video APIs, and SDKs), we help small and medium-sized businesses drive more revenue through the strategic use of video. Founded in 2014, StoryXpress has a rich community of 500K+ users including small enterprises to Fortune 500 companies.

What your role would be?

We are seeking a Front End Developer to join our core engineering team. Teams are explicitly small and built on mutual respect and high trust. It's not a fit for everyone, but when there's a fit, it’s one of the most rewarding places to work.

Job Responsibilities and Duties

We believe the best product is the one that helps users accomplish their goals while growing the business. To join us on this journey, you'll be required to:

• Build reusable code and libraries for future use.
• Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs.
• Optimize applications for performance and scalability.

Job Requirements:

You’ll thrive as a Front End Developer at StoryXpress if you:

• Have a good understanding of the core fundamentals of JavaScript
• Have 2+ years designing and implementing rich front-end experiences in React
• Are an expert in web technologies ( HTML5 | CSS3 | ES6 )
• Possess a thorough understanding of the MVC principle and JS design patterns
• Have experience with building user interfaces consuming data from REST APIs

Brownie points!

Your application would be seriously prioritized if you:

• Are a self-starter: you have started something on your own before - a startup, an open-source project, something else.
• Experienced in building and/or maintaining chrome extensions
• Indulged in projects around Data Visualization
• UX design principles and frameworks
• Are acquainted with testing frameworks and performance measurement tools

If you don’t meet 100% of the above qualifications, you should still seriously consider applying. Studies show that you can still be considered for a role if you meet just 50% of the role’s requirements. We’re building a diverse team whose skills balance and complement one another.

Why work with us?

You'll love working and growing with StoryXpress if you are comfortable:

• With and curious about working outside of a traditional narrow engineering role.
• Engaging in collaborative problem-solving with your teammates.
• Moving fast: we build, solve problems quickly, and ship often!

Ready to apply?

Are you excited at the possibility of developing an already stellar team to meet the growing needs of our platform and business? Does this opportunity to be a part of one of our young and supportive teams and solve hard problems sound amazing to you? If you share our values and enthusiasm for empowering the world, we’d love to review your application!

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience with one of the top frontend frameworks - React (preferred)/ Angular / Vue
• Solid understanding of modern CSS methodologies like SCSS, SASS
• Exposure to latest developments in UI development like PWA, Single Page Apps, Hybrid Apps, Responsive web design etc
• Working knowledge of RESTful APIs, HTTP 2, Socket Connections
• Deep understanding of Javascript topics including the V8 Engine, Async, Memory Management, Duplex Communication.
• Experienced in Unit / Integration / Visual Testing.
• Ability to develop pixel-perfect web pages from designs
• Prior startup experience is a plus