UI Engineer

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and passionate UI Engineer to join our team and craft beautiful, user-friendly, and high-performing web applications. You'll leverage your expertise in modern frameworks like Next.js and React, alongside a keen eye for design, to translate user stories and mockups into intuitive and engaging interfaces. The ideal candidate possesses a collaborative spirit and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop user interfaces (UIs) for web applications using Next.js and React.
• Utilize Tailwind CSS to build consistent, responsive, and visually appealing UI components.
• Collaborate closely with backend engineers and designers to bridge the gap between design and functionality.
• Implement data fetching and manipulation strategies using Next.js data fetching using REST API to connect the UI to the backend.
• Optimize application performance for a smooth user experience across various devices.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code adhering to best practices.
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to improving the development workflow.
• Stay up-to-date on the latest frontend development trends and technologies.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2+ years of experience building web applications with a focus on frontend development.
• Proficiency in Next.js, React (ES6+), and JavaScript/Typescript.
• Solid understanding of HTML, CSS, and web accessibility guidelines (WCAG).
• Experience with Tailwind CSS or similar utility-first CSS frameworks.
• Experience with Intuitive Dashboard UI designs
• Familiarity with relational databases (like PostgreSQL) and component testing tools like Storybook
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
  
  

Bonus Points

• Experience working at a growth stage startup at 0-1 Phase with entrepreneurial spirit
• Experience with testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, Cypress).
• Experience with state management libraries (e.g., Redux, Zustand).
• Experience with continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Experience with open source contributions
• A portfolio showcasing your UI development skills and design sensibilities.