Frontend Engineer - Website Development

Description :

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 processes.

Qualifications :

- 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 :

- Experience with other JavaScript frameworks/libraries (e.g., Next.js, Vue.js, Angular).

- Familiarity with build tools (e.g., Webpack, Vite, Gulp).

- Experience with testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress).

- Knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG).

- Familiarity with UI/UX principles and design tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch).

- Experience consuming RESTful APIs and/or GraphQL.

- Understanding of backend development principles and database interactions.