Front End - Software Engineer - Intermediate

An Intermediate Front End Software Engineer at Equifax is tasked with designing, developing, and maintaining highly scalable applications, primarily using Angular 17. You will be responsible for applying your knowledge of modern software development practices such as CI/CD and microservices architecture. Furthermore, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, participate in Agile ceremonies, and troubleshoot product or system issues to ensure a seamless user experience.

To apply for the Intermediate Front End Software Engineer role at Equifax, candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience and have at least 2 years of software engineering experience. Proficiency in Angular 15+, TypeScript/JavaScript, along with experience in designing microservices and utilizing CI/CD pipelines is crucial. A willingness to work during the afternoon shift to align with US teams is also expected.

As an Intermediate Front End Software Engineer, you will primarily focus on front-end technologies with a strong emphasis on Angular 17. Additionally, familiarity with backend technologies like JAVA/J2EE and SpringBoot will set you apart. Experience with cloud services such as GCP, AWS, or Azure, along with relational databases like SQL Server or MySQL will enhance your contributions to the team.

Yes, Equifax provides a hybrid work setting where employees can enjoy the flexibility of remote work while still being part of an engaging team environment. This approach helps maintain a healthy work-life balance while collaborating effectively with colleagues across the globe.

Employees in the Intermediate Front End Software Engineer role at Equifax can look forward to comprehensive compensation packages, exceptional healthcare benefits, attractive paid time off, and access to professional development through our online learning platform, which supports career growth and advancement.

Understanding the component lifecycle in Angular is essential for optimizing performance and resource management. The lifecycle hooks such as ngOnInit, ngOnChanges, and ngOnDestroy allow you to perform tasks at each stage of the component’s lifecycle. Be sure to elaborate on instances where you utilized these hooks in past projects to manage state effectively.

State management in Angular applications is often handled using services and libraries like NgRx or Akita. Discuss your experience with using reactive programming concepts to manage state, how you isolate state changes, and the benefits you've encountered using these tools to improve maintainability.

Highlight your hands-on experience with Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment processes using tools like Jenkins. Discuss how you have set up pipelines for Angular applications, automated testing, and deployment procedures, ensuring that code changes are thoroughly vetted and deployed quickly.

Responsive design is crucial for user experience. Talk about frameworks you’ve used, such as Bootstrap or Flexbox, and your approach to creating layouts that adapt to different screen sizes. Provide examples from previous projects where you successfully implemented responsive design.

Performance optimization is key in front-end development. Discuss techniques like lazy loading, code splitting, minification, and the use of performance monitoring tools. Use specific examples from your experience to illustrate how you've improved application load times and user experience.

Share your experiences working in Agile environments, such as participating in sprint planning and retrospectives. Emphasize your ability to communicate effectively, share knowledge with team members, and respond constructively to feedback to enhance team collaboration and project outcomes.

Debugging is an essential skill for front-end developers. Discuss your approach to using browser dev tools, logging, and third-party debugging tools. Highlight your systematic process of identifying issues and how you track down the root cause of bugs in your applications.

Effective communication is paramount in development teams, impacting everything from problem resolution to project alignment. Share your experiences of collaborating closely with designers, back-end developers, and stakeholders, focusing on how open communication fosters a collaborative and productive environment.

Discuss the fundamental principles of a Single Page Application, emphasizing concepts like client-side routing, the role of APIs, and improving user experience. Provide examples of how you've successfully implemented SPA principles in your previous projects to enhance interactivity and speed.

Version control is vital for any development process. Discuss your experience with Git, SVN, or other version control systems, highlighting how these tools help manage code changes, collaborate with teammates, and ensure the integrity of the project throughout its lifecycle.