Frontend Engineer at OSL

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, test, and maintain web applications using front-end frameworks such as React, Angular, and others, with a focus on building scalable and maintainable codebases.
• Collaborate with back-end developers to integrate RESTful APIs and WebSockets into web applications, ensuring real-time data synchronization and robust application functionality.
• Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs by working closely with designers to translate concepts into working prototypes and validate design requirements through code implementation.
• Write clean, maintainable, and testable code following best practices and industry standards, including writing unit tests, integration tests, and documentation for codebase clarity.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to the continuous improvement of the development process by identifying code quality issues and suggesting optimization strategies.
• Troubleshoot and debug applications to ensure optimal performance and user experience, using tools like browser dev tools, performance profiling, and logging systems to diagnose and resolve issues.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams including designers, product managers, and QA engineers to deliver high-quality software solutions that meet business objectives and user needs.
• Monitor application performance post-deployment and implement improvements to enhance speed, scalability, and overall user satisfaction through iterative development cycles.
• Stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in web development, including frameworks, libraries, and tools, to ensure the team's technical capabilities remain competitive and up-to-date.
• Collaborate on technical decision-making processes to select appropriate tools, technologies, and methodologies that align with project goals and organizational standards.

Job Requirements

• Proven experience in web development with a strong foundation in front-end technologies such as HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and modern frameworks like React or Angular.
• Excellent understanding of RESTful API design and implementation, including experience with tools like Postman, Swagger, and API gateways for testing and documentation.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to debug complex issues and optimize application performance through profiling, caching, and code refactoring techniques.
• Collaborative mindset with experience working in agile environments, including participating in daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives to align with team goals.
• Ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams, including translating technical requirements into business terms and vice versa for project alignment.
• Experience with version control systems like Git, including best practices for branching, merging, and code repository management to ensure collaboration efficiency.
• Knowledge of web development tools and methodologies such as CI/CD pipelines, Docker, and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, etc.) for deployment and scalability.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to write clean, well-documented code that adheres to coding standards and is easy to maintain and scale.
• Excellent time management skills to meet project deadlines while maintaining code quality and delivering features on time.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks while also collaborating effectively with team members to achieve common goals.