Frontend Engineer

Job Summary :

The Frontend Engineer will be responsible for developing and maintaining the user-facing aspects of our web applications. This role requires a strong understanding of core web technologies, proficiency in modern JavaScript frameworks, and an ability to work with server-side components.

The ideal candidate will be passionate about user experience, highly skilled in crafting responsive and visually appealing interfaces, and capable of writing clean, efficient, and well-documented code.

Key Responsibilities :

• UI Development : Develop highly responsive, interactive, and user-friendly web interfaces using HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript.
• Component-Based Development : Build reusable and scalable UI components and pages using React.js.
• Core JavaScript Proficiency : Demonstrate strong proficiency in Vanilla JavaScript, including ES6+ features, DOM manipulation, and asynchronous programming.
• Styling & Theming : Implement pixel-perfect designs and ensure cross-browser compatibility and responsiveness using various CSS methodologies (e.g., Flexbox, Grid, CSS-in-JS, SASS / LESS).
• Server-Side Interaction : Understand and integrate with backend APIs, demonstrating good knowledge of how server-side languages like PHP function to serve data and content. This includes understanding concepts like request / response cycles, API endpoints, and data formats (e.g., JSON).
• Performance Optimization : Optimize web applications for maximum speed and scalability, ensuring an excellent user experience.
• Testing & Debugging : Write unit and integration tests for frontend components and effectively debug issues across the application stack.
• Collaboration : Work closely with UX / UI designers, backend engineers, product managers, and QA to translate designs and requirements into functional web applications.
• Code Quality : Adhere to best practices for code structure, naming conventions, accessibility, and documentation. Participate actively in code reviews.
• Stay Updated : Keep abreast of the latest frontend technologies, trends, and best practices, and actively contribute to improving our development :
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 4-6 years of professional experience in frontend web development.
• Strong proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript.
• Proven experience with React.js and its ecosystem (e.g., Redux, React Router, Hooks).
• Demonstrable strong proficiency in Vanilla JavaScript, with a deep understanding of core language features and browser APIs.
• Good knowledge of a server-side language like PHP, including how frontend applications interact with PHP-driven backends via APIs.
• Experience with version control systems, particularly Git.
• Solid understanding of responsive design principles and mobile-first development.
• Ability to troubleshoot and debug complex frontend issues.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Preferred Skills :

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