Frontend Web Software Engineer L1 - Vana Credit Card

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop Scalable Software Products: Design, develop, and implement high-quality, scalable frontend solutions using React, TypeScript, and JavaScript.
• Implement UI Designs: Work closely with UI/UX designers to translate design specifications into responsive and interactive user interfaces, ensuring a seamless user experience.
• Execute on Defined Projects: Independently define the right solutions or utilize existing approaches to solve problems and achieve team-level goals.
• Take Ownership: Follow through on commitments, take responsibility for your work, deliver on time, and proactively identify opportunities to improve projects and team processes.
• Collaborate within the Team: Engage in code reviews and discussions to improve code quality, adopt best practices, and contribute to team knowledge sharing.
• Implement Unit Tests and Best Practices: Write unit tests for new features using appropriate libraries (e.g., Jest, React Testing Library) to ensure reliability and maintainability.
• Engage in Agile Processes: Participate in planning sessions, stand-ups, and retrospectives with the development team, engineering manager, and product manager.
• Stay Up-to-Date with Frontend Technologies: Keep abreast of the latest frontend technologies and industry trends to ensure our products remain cutting-edge.
• Cloud Integration: Integrate frontend applications with cloud services, preferably on AWS using tools like S3 and CloudFront.
• Mentorship: May mentor new hires, interns, or junior engineers, helping them develop their skills.
• Continuous Improvement: Proactively seek feedback, engage in personal growth, and contribute to team development by innovating and proposing new ideas.

Requirements:

• Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Experience: 3+ years of experience in software development, specifically in frontend development.

Technical Skills:

• Proficient in frontend technologies such as React, TypeScript, and JavaScript.
• Strong experience in implementing UI designs accurately, with attention to detail in visuals and interactions.
• Experience creating unit tests for UI components using libraries like Jest, Enzyme, or React Testing Library.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and processes (preferred: GitHub Actions).
• Knowledge of AWS services related to frontend applications, such as S3 and CloudFront; serverless technologies are a plus.
• Experience integrating frontend applications with backend services via RESTful APIs.
• Understanding of responsive design principles and cross-browser compatibility issues.
• Agile Methodologies: Familiarity with Scrum or Kanban frameworks and ability to engage in Agile processes.

Soft Skills:

• Proactive and Responsible: Bias for action, acts with urgency, takes ownership of work, and delivers high-quality results.
• Team Player: Ability to collaborate effectively with team members and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to articulate ideas clearly and concisely.
• Problem-Solving Abilities: Strong analytical skills to troubleshoot issues and propose solutions independently.
• Eagerness to Learn: Growth mindset with a willingness to learn new technologies and improve development skills.
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to code quality, documentation, and especially visual/design details.
• Mentorship: Ability to mentor and guide junior team members, interns, or new hires.
• Innovation: Open to change, enthusiastic about new initiatives, and contributes new ideas and approaches.
• Integrity and Excellence: Models integrity and maintains a high standard of excellence in work.

• Experience with backend technologies and creating APIs is a plus.
• Familiarity with serverless architectures and cloud computing concepts.
• Experience with version control systems like Git.
• Knowledge of performance optimization techniques for frontend applications.
• Understanding of accessibility standards and best practices.
• Experience working in a fintech or fast-paced startup environment.

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
• Professional growth and development opportunities through mentorship and hands-on experience.
• Exposure to cutting-edge fintech technologies and best practices.
• Chance to contribute to impactful projects and make a difference in the company's success.

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