UI Developer

Job Profile: UI Developer (1-2 Years Experience)

Location: Remote

Department: Frontend Development / UI Design

Reports To: Engineering Manager

About the Role

We are seeking a UI Developer with 1-2 years of hands-on experience to join our dynamic team. As a UI Developer, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining user interfaces for our web applications. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern front-end frameworks (e.g., React, Vue, or Angular) with a solid foundation in responsive web design and working with design systems. We are looking for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about creating visually appealing and user-friendly web experiences.

Key Responsibilities

UI Development: Build and maintain responsive, accessible, and high-performance user interfaces for our web applications, ensuring seamless user experiences across different devices and screen sizes.

HTML & CSS Expertise: Write clean, semantic HTML and maintainable CSS. Utilize modern layout techniques such as Flexbox and CSS Grid for efficient and responsive designs.

JavaScript/Frameworks: Implement interactive features using JavaScript and modern front-end frameworks (e.g., React, Vue.js, or Angular). Ensure smooth integration with backend services and APIs.

Design System Integration: Work closely with UI/UX designers to implement design systems, ensuring consistency in visual elements, components, and styles across the application.

Responsive Web Design: Create adaptive layouts using media queries and responsive design principles to deliver optimal user experiences across desktops, tablets, and mobile devices.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with designers, product managers, and back-end developers to ensure the UI is in line with user needs and business requirements.

Code Quality & Documentation: Maintain clean, well-documented, and reusable code. Follow best practices and coding standards to ensure scalability and maintainability.

Testing & Debugging: Troubleshoot and debug UI issues across browsers and platforms. Write unit tests for components and ensure high code quality.

Performance Optimization: Monitor and optimize front-end performance for fast loading times and smooth interactions.

User-Centered Design: Provide input on the usability and accessibility of the application, ensuring a user-friendly experience that is inclusive and easy to navigate.

Key Skills & Experience

Essential:

HTML5 & CSS3: Solid understanding of modern HTML and CSS practices, and responsive design.

JavaScript : Proficiency in vanilla JavaScript, ES6+ features, and event handling. Ability to manipulate the DOM and manage state in web applications.

Frontend Frameworks: Hands-on experience with at least one modern front-end framework such as React, Vue.js, or Angular.

Design Systems: Experience working with design systems and component libraries (e.g., Material UI, Ant Design, or custom systems).

Responsive Web Design: Strong understanding of responsive web development techniques, including media queries and mobile-first design.

Version Control: Proficient in Git and GitHub for version control and collaboration.

Cross-Browser Compatibility: Ensuring consistent design and functionality across all major browsers.

Problem-Solving: A strong ability to identify challenges, debug issues, and think critically to implement creative, efficient solutions.

Communication: Clear and effective communication skills, especially in articulating design and development choices to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Desirable:

CSS Preprocessors: Experience with SASS or LESS for more maintainable and scalable styling.

API Integration: Familiarity with integrating APIs into the front end, including data fetching, rendering, and managing state.

UX/UI Awareness: Understanding of basic UX principles and attention to detail in creating intuitive, user-friendly interfaces.

Performance Optimization: Familiarity with tools and techniques for optimizing front-end performance (e.g., lazy loading, code splitting, image optimization).

Animation & Transitions: Experience with CSS animations and transitions for enhanced user interactivity and feedback.

Testing Frameworks: Familiarity with testing frameworks like Jest, React Testing Library, or Mocha for testing front-end components.

Why You Should Apply

Growth Opportunity: This role is perfect for someone looking to expand their skills in a fast-paced environment, with opportunities for career progression and professional development.

Collaborative Culture: You'll work alongside a talented team of developers and designers who foster a culture of collaboration, learning, and creativity.

Impactful Work: Your contributions will have a direct impact on the user experience of our product, helping shape the interface and user interaction.

Flexible Environment: We offer flexible work options, including remote work, to ensure a healthy work-life balance.

Preferred Background

1-2 years of professional experience in UI development.

A portfolio or examples of past work demonstrating UI development skills and an eye for design (e.g., GitHub repos, personal projects, or live applications).

A degree in Computer Science, Web Development, Design, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).

To Apply

If you're excited about designing beautiful, responsive, and user-friendly interfaces while working on challenging, impactful projects, we would love to hear from you! Please submit your resume, portfolio (if available), and a brief explanation of why you're a great fit for this role.

This job profile emphasizes the balance between UI development skills and creative problem-solving, reflecting the technical and aesthetic proficiency needed for a mid-level UI developer role. It also highlights growth potential, encouraging candidates with 1-2 years of experience to apply and develop their skills further.