Job Description
As a front-end developer, you will play a crucial role in shaping the user experience of our company's digital products. This position requires a strong focus on creating responsive, intuitive, and visually appealing interfaces that align with both business objectives and technical requirements. You will collaborate closely with designers, back-end developers, and product managers to ensure seamless integration of front-end components with the overall product architecture. The ideal candidate will be responsible for translating design mockups into functional web applications, optimizing performance, and maintaining existing codebases to ensure scalability and maintainability.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain the front-end components of web applications using modern technologies such as HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript frameworks (e.g., React, Vue.js).
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and implement user interfaces that meet functional and aesthetic requirements.
- Ensure cross-browser compatibility and responsive design for all platforms, including desktop, mobile, and tablet.
- Write clean, efficient, and well-documented code that adheres to best practices and coding standards.
- Perform rigorous testing of front-end features to identify and resolve bugs, ensuring optimal performance and user experience.
- Work with back-end developers to integrate APIs and ensure data flows seamlessly between front-end and back-end systems.
- Stay updated with emerging web technologies and industry trends to continuously improve the product's functionality and user engagement.
- Participate in agile development cycles, including daily stand-ups, sprint planning, and code reviews.
- Provide technical guidance to junior developers and contribute to the overall growth of the development team.
- Document front-end architecture and development processes to facilitate knowledge sharing and future maintenance.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field. Equivalent experience may be considered.
- Proven experience (3+ years) in front-end development, with a strong portfolio showcasing responsive design and interactive web applications.
- Expertise in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript, along with proficiency in at least one modern front-end framework (React, Vue.js, Angular).
- Knowledge of version control systems such as Git and experience with collaborative workflows.
- Understanding of RESTful APIs and experience integrating them with front-end applications.
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to debug complex issues efficiently.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, to collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in an agile environment.
- Attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality, user-centric solutions.
- Experience with UI/UX design principles and tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch) is a plus.
- Proficiency in using tools for performance optimization, such as browser dev tools, Lighthouse, and Webpack.
- Knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG) and experience implementing them in web applications.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
- Strong understanding of web development best practices, including security, SEO, and scalability.
