Key Responsibilities
Design and implement responsive, intuitive, and visually appealing web interfaces using modern UI frameworks.
Build reusable components and libraries to ensure scalability and maintainability.
Collaborate with UX/UI designers to translate wireframes and prototypes into high-quality code.
Optimize applications for maximum speed, performance, and cross-browser compatibility.
Work closely with backend teams to integrate APIs and ensure seamless data flow.
Participate in code reviews, mentor junior engineers, and promote UI best practices.
Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends to continuously improve product usability.
Contribute to design systems and enforce UI/UX consistency across products.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
6+ years of professional experience in UI/front-end development.
Strong proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, CSS3.
Expertise in modern frameworks/libraries such as React.js, Angular, or Vue.js.
Experience with state management tools (Redux, MobX, NgRx, Vuex, etc.).
Proficiency with TypeScript for building scalable applications.
Strong understanding of RESTful APIs, JSON, and asynchronous programming.
Familiarity with UI/UX principles, accessibility standards, and responsive design.
Hands-on experience with build tools (Webpack, Vite, Babel) and version control (Git).
Experience with testing frameworks (Jest, Cypress, Jasmine, Mocha, etc.).
Photon San Francisco, California, USA Office
San Francisco, United States
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