Software Engineer, Front-End
Ikigai Labs
Software Engineering
Cambridge, MA, USA
Posted on Wednesday, April 13, 2022
Ikigai Labs is seeking a dynamic and passionate engineer with strong software fundamentals to join a high-performing data platform development team. We are looking for a team player who is a quick learner, performs in a rapid development cycle, has a drive to surpass expectations, and an eagerness to share their work and knowledge.
We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and communities. We are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences, and abilities.
ROLE:
- Develop features to enhance the user experience
- Build reusable code (components) for future use
- Optimize web application for maximum speed and scalability
- Maintain brand consistency throughout the design
- Assure that all user input is validated before submitting to back-end
- Implement API calls and corresponding UI feedback messages (i.e graceful error handling)
TECHNOLOGIES:
- Languages: JavaScript
- Frameworks: React
- Misc.: Git, Figma, Photoshop, Postman
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 3+ years of experience
- Degree in computer science or related field
- Experience with React framework and state management library (i.e Redux)
- Understanding of key design principles
- Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript
- Basic understanding of server-side CSS pre-processing platforms, such as LESS and SASS
- Understanding of code versioning tools, such as Git
- Proficient understanding of cross-browser compatibility issues and ways to work around them
- Basic understanding of Client and Server communication (request and response headers, cookies, JSON payload)
- The ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills
- The desire to work in an AGILE environment with a focus on pair programming
- Willingness to discuss obstacles, find creative solutions, and take initiative
- The ability to receive and give both constructive and encouraging feedback