Senior Frontend Developer

Job Title: Senior Frontend Developer

Location: Media City, Dubai

️Our client is seeking a dynamic, enthusiastic developer to join their company's early stages and help build and refine their products.

They value creative thinkers and problem solvers who excel in communication and maintain a sharp focus on quality control.

Responsibilities:

* Design, develop, and maintain responsive web applications utilizing React.js, Next.js, TypeScript, HTML, and CSS.

* Collaborate closely with design and product teams to transform UI/UX designs into polished code.

* Enhance application performance and scalability through best practices and efficient caching strategies.

* Stay abreast of emerging frontend technologies and tools, assessing their potential impact on projects.

* Work in tandem with backend engineers to design and integrate APIs, ensuring seamless data flow between frontend and backend systems.

* Diagnose and resolve issues promptly to ensure smooth user experiences.

Requirements:

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.

* 5+ years of frontend development experience, with a strong emphasis on React.js and Next.js.

* Proficiency in TypeScript, HTML, and CSS, with a meticulous attention to design nuances and UI/UX principles.

* Sound grasp of RESTful APIs and prior experience with API integration.

* Familiarity with version control systems like Git and knowledge of CI/CD pipelines.

* Strong problem-solving abilities and adeptness in collaborative, fast-paced environments.

* Excellent communication skills, capable of conveying technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

* Enthusiasm for continuous learning and self-improvement, with a proactive approach to adopting new technologies and best practices.

Nice to Have:

* Experience with server-side rendering (SSR) and/or static site generation (SSG) using Next.js.

* Familiarity with state management libraries such as Redux or MobX.

* Proficiency with testing frameworks like Jest, React Testing Library, or Cypress.

* Contribution to open-source projects or involvement in the developer community.

They offer:

* Yearly flight back home.

* 22 days paid vacation per annum.

* Bonus incentives for achieving annual targets and profit sharing.

* Medical insurance coverage.

* Post-24-month equity incentive for the first 10 employees.

* Opportunity to expand a small department and contribute to the core functionality of the team/company.

* Hybrid work scheme following probation.

About their workflow:

* Agile methodology, including daily 15-minute stand-ups, two-week sprints, and bi-weekly sprint write-ups and retrospectives.

* Daily utilization of tools such as Jira, Slack, WhatsApp, Outlook, and GitHub.