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About the Role

Photon is seeking a skilled Front-end Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be instrumental in designing, developing, testing, deploying, maintaining, and improving software solutions, with a focus on distributed systems. You will manage individual project priorities and deadlines, collaborating closely with other technology teams and internal end-users to deliver impactful solutions that drive various trade businesses. A key responsibility will be optimizing applications for maximum performance, scalability, and high availability, while ensuring the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs and translating them into engaging web applications with seamless user interactions. We are looking for a detail-oriented individual who thrives in fast-paced environments and can build reusable code and libraries for future use. You will also play a role in mentoring and guiding team members.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Candidates should possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree, or equivalent further education or experience in engineering, computer science, or a related technical field. We are looking for expertise in the following areas:

• Core Frontend Technologies: High proficiency in ReactJs with advanced knowledge, JavaScript and JavaScript frameworks, HTML/HTML5 (High Proficiency), and CSS/CSS3 (High Proficiency).
• Programming Concepts: Strong understanding of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP).
• Backend Exposure: Server-side programming experience (NodeJs or similar) and basic SQL/MYSQL knowledge.
• Web Development Practices: Up-to-date with cross-browser and cross-platform compatibility issues. Experience with Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Domain-Driven Development (DDD) approaches, along with associated UI/UX testing frameworks.
• Essential Software Engineering Skills: Excellent interpersonal, communication, problem-solving, analytical, organizational skills, and keen attention to detail with excellent follow-through. Proficiency in Data Structures, Algorithms, and Design Patterns is crucial.
• Scalable Applications: Working experience in building stateless, SAAS/SOA, and scalable applications/platforms.
• Version Control: Proficient understanding of code versioning tools like Git/Git-flow is mandatory.
• Continuous Learning: Openness to acquiring new skills and learning new technologies rapidly.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and improve software in the area of distributed systems.
• Manage individual project priorities, deadlines, and deliverables effectively.
• Collaborate with cross-functional technology teams and internal stakeholders to deliver robust solutions.
• Optimize applications for peak performance, scalability, and high availability.
• Translate UI/UX designs into functional and visually appealing web applications.
• Build and maintain reusable code and libraries for future development.
• Mentor and guide team members, fostering a collaborative environment.

Preferred Qualifications (Added Advantage)

• Experience with various SDLC frameworks such as Maven/Gradle, PIP, Anaconda, Jenkins, and Jira.
• Hands-on experience with Java and J2EE.
• Contributions to open-source projects.
• Working experience with container orchestration frameworks like Docker Swarm or OpenShift/Kubernetes.
• Understanding of distributed and parallel processing environments.