Front-end Developer at Britam

Job Summary:

• We are looking for a talented Frontend Developer to join our engineering team. You will be responsible for building user-friendly, high-performance, and scalable web applications. The ideal candidate has strong proficiency in React.js and related frontend technologies, with a keen eye for detail, UI/UX, and modern web best practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop responsive, interactive, and accessible user interfaces using React.js.
• Collaborate with designers, backend engineers, and product managers to implement new features.
• Optimize applications for maximum speed, performance, and scalability.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code following best practices.
• Integrate with backend APIs (REST/GraphQL) and manage application state effectively (Redux, Context API, or other state management libraries).
• Ensure cross-browser compatibility and mobile responsiveness.
• Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and agile ceremonies.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve frontend issues in a timely manner.
• Stay up to date with the latest frontend technologies and industry trends.

Knowledge, experience and qualifications required

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+), React.js, and frontend development.
• Experience with HTML5, CSS3, and modern CSS frameworks (Tailwind, Material UI, Bootstrap, etc.).
• Familiarity with state management (Redux, Zustand, Recoil, Context API, etc.).
• Experience integrating with REST APIs and GraphQL.
• Understanding of version control systems (Git/GitHub/GitLab).
• Knowledge of frontend build tools and bundlers (Webpack, Vite, Babel, etc.).
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with Next.js or other SSR/SSG frameworks.
• Familiarity with TypeScript.
• Experience in testing frameworks (Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress, Playwright).
• Knowledge of performance optimization techniques (lazy loading, code splitting, caching).
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Exposure to design tools (Figma, Adobe XD, Sketch).