Frontend Engineer

Job Summary

The Client is seeking a talented and passionate Frontend Engineer to work on challenging technology problems and create architecturally sound, high-quality software solutions. This role is essential in empowering scientists and transforming critical business strategies. You will be working with cutting-edge front-end technologies to develop user-centric applications that support groundbreaking research.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality front-end applications using Angular (Components, Directives, Services, Routing, Dependency Injection) and React.
• Implement Node.js, RxJS, Express, and Redux for efficient front-end development.
• Utilize Immutable.js, HTML5, CSS3 (Sass), and TypeScript for building responsive and interactive UIs.
• Design and integrate REST Webservices for seamless communication between front-end and back-end systems.
• Write clean, maintainable code following object-oriented programming principles and best practices.
• Work on asynchronous programming and DOM manipulation using JavaScript (ES6+).
• Ensure the application is well-tested using frameworks like Jasmine, Karma, Jest, Mocha, and Protractor.
• Collaborate closely with back-end engineers and designers to create a seamless user experience.
• Participate in version control using Git and follow agile development processes.

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience in front-end development with expertise in AngularJS and React.
• Strong knowledge of JavaScript (ES6+) and solid understanding of object-oriented programming principles.
• Experience in DOM manipulation and asynchronous programming.
• Proficient in HTML5, CSS3 (Sass), and TypeScript for building responsive front-end applications.
• Familiarity with modern front-end tools like Webpack, Babel, and RxJS.
• Experience in building and consuming REST Webservices.
• Hands-on experience with testing frameworks like Jasmine, Karma, Jest, Mocha, and Protractor.
• Strong familiarity with Git for version control.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively in cross-functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications (if any)

• Experience with Node.js and Express for full-stack JavaScript development.
• Familiarity with Redux and Immutable.js for state management in React.

Certifications (if any)

• Any relevant JavaScript or Front-End Development certifications would be beneficial but not required.

Work Location and Schedule

• This position is based in South San Francisco, and requires on-site presence 3 days per week.

Primary Skills

• Core JavaScript skills, with a strong focus on AngularJS.
• Extensive experience with front-end frameworks like AngularJS and React.
• Proficiency in REST Webservices and modern JavaScript tools.

Education: Bachelors Degree