FrontEnd (Web) Developer

As a FrontEnd (Web) Developer at OKTO, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining front-end features using React and Typescript. Your role will involve collaborating with the Product Management and UX/UI teams to ensure the technical feasibility of features while translating designs into functional components. You will write clean, efficient code, troubleshoot issues, and keep updated with the latest technologies, following best practices to ensure security and performance.

To become a FrontEnd (Web) Developer at OKTO, you'll need a university degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field, along with at least 3 years of experience in software design and development. Strong experience in ReactJS, modern JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, CSS3, and familiarity with state management libraries like Redux is essential. Additionally, experience with REST APIs and front-end build tools will enhance your candidacy.

At OKTO, our FrontEnd (Web) Developers primarily use React and Typescript to build our applications. A strong understanding of modern JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, and CSS3 is crucial. We also utilize Material UI, REST APIs, and have a focus on writing tests with tools like React Testing Library and Jest. Knowing Agile methodologies will put you at an advantage with our workflow.

As a FrontEnd (Web) Developer at OKTO, you will thrive in a friendly and motivating environment that encourages skill development and collaboration. Our team members are passionate about technology and innovation, and we emphasize a culture of continuous learning through training sessions and feedback frameworks. You’ll work among over 200 experts in a dynamic setting that values teamwork and creativity.

Yes, OKTO offers flexible work-from-home options for FrontEnd (Web) Developers. We understand the importance of work-life balance and providing our employees with the ability to work in a way that suits their lifestyle, while still being an integral part of our innovative team.

Discuss specific projects where you utilized React, including the challenges faced and how you overcame them. Highlight your familiarity with state management, lifecycle methods, and component architecture. It's important to convey how these experiences made you a better developer.

Provide examples of your debugging process, emphasizing tools and strategies you use, such as console debugging, using unit tests, or code reviews. Explain how these practices have helped you maintain the quality of your code.

Share your knowledge of build tools like Webpack, Babel, or Vite, and how they improve your development workflow. Discuss specific scenarios where these tools helped you optimize your projects or streamline your processes.

Explain your understanding of web security best practices, including strategies like input validation, sanitization, and the use of HTTPS. Share experiences where you implemented security measures in your projects.

Discuss your familiarity with testing frameworks like Jest, React Testing Library, or Cypress, and give examples of how you've implemented testing in your projects to ensure reliability and maintainability of your applications.

Mention various resources you use, such as blogs, communities, webinars, or conferences. Discuss how you've applied new knowledge or trends in your recent projects and why continuous learning is important to you.

Share a specific project that highlights your collaboration with other team members. Emphasize communication strategies you used, how you overcame disagreements, and how you contributed to achieving the project's goals as a team.

Discuss specific technical or team-related challenges you encountered and how you addressed them effectively. Highlight problem-solving skills, adaptability, and the importance of feedback in overcoming these challenges.

Outline your process from interpreting design specifications to implementing features. Discuss collaboration with UX/UI designers and how you balance design fidelity with performance and user experience.

Share your perspective on code organization, naming conventions, use of comments, and modularity. Discuss how you ensure your code is not only functional but also easy to read and understand for others and future you.