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Software Engineer, Front-End

Ikigai Labs

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