Front End Developer

Job Description:

As a Front End Developer for the Data team, you are expected to collaborate with the design and back end development teams to develop and maintain web application, build dashboards and reusable and interactive graphs, charts.

Some of your major deliverables are:

• Develop and maintain web applications according to business requirements and technical specifications
• Build reusable and interactive graphs or charts using JS library like d3.js
• Ensure secure software and infrastructure by adhering to industry standards and best practice
• Stay up to date with current web application security risks and mitigation strategies, and optimize existing software solutions for improved performance and usability
• Undertake development operational tasks to release software applications, updates and fixes.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Skills (Mandatory proficiency)

• Javascript / ES6+ /HTML5
• Data Visualization library like D3.js
• React OR Angularjs OR Vue
• CSS3, Less/Sass
• Webpack
• Git

Skills (Not Mandatory, only desirable)

• Redux
• NodeJS
• AWS
• Understanding of data visualization techniques and tools
• UX experience

Education + Experience

• Minimum of 3 years experience as a Front-end Developer/ Engineer
• Degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering

Job Description:

We’re seeking a front end developer to translate designs into crisp code and build thoughtful experiences centred around our customers. During a typical day, you’ll be working alongside our backend engineers and design team to determine customer needs, brainstorm solutions, and both develop and optimize live platforms. We’re looking for someone who is quick on their feet, possesses strong technical skills, and isn’t afraid to ask questions. An understanding of not just how to code but why certain code works is a must.

Objectives of this Role

• Build data-driven dynamic web applications.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and advancements.
• Develop standard code that can serve as the foundation of future projects.
• Perform tasks accurately and with quality standard.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs.
• Determine the structure, design, and responsiveness of web pages.
• Create reusable code, packages and maintain technical documents.
• Write automated tests.
• Optimize the application for maximum performance and scalability.
• Collaborate with other professionals like back-end team engineers and web designers.
• Adhere to the company's brand guidelines at all times.
• Stay up to date on new and emerging technologies.
• Make suggestions for better problem-solving techniques

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficient knowledge of JavaScript, HTML and CSS.
• Experience with ReactJS framework, TypeScript, and testing tools, preferably React Testing Library.
• Experience with different module bundlers, preferably Webpack.
• Experience with cross-browser compatibility testing and debugging.
• Proficient knowledge on different CSS Preprocessors.
• Understanding of SEO principles.
• Thorough understanding of code versioning tools, preferably GIT.
• Thorough understanding of the entire web development process (design, development and deployment)
• Excellent analytical and multitasking skills.
• A sense of ownership and pride in one's performance and its impact on the success of the company.
• Degree in computer science or equivalent in the related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Backend Technologies and Frameworks such as NodeJs, ExpressJS, Python or .NET Core.
• Familiarity with Amazon web services,

Education + Experience

• Proven 4+ years of work experience as a Front-end developer.