Frontend Software Engineer

As a Frontend Software Engineer at Zicasso, you will be responsible for architecting and developing scalable web applications while ensuring high performance. This includes building custom UI components, suggesting improvements for existing interfaces, writing unit and integration tests, and collaborating closely with the product team to implement new features. You will also participate in code reviews, pair coding sessions, and maintain technical documentation.

To apply for the Frontend Software Engineer role at Zicasso, you should have a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, along with over 6 years of experience in frontend software development. Expertise in JavaScript, React, HTML, and CSS is critical, along with experience in API integrations and using source control systems like Git. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively are also important.

At Zicasso, we value continuous learning and development, thus we offer an annual stipend for opportunities that foster your professional growth. Additionally, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with a dynamic team of engineers, attend agile meetings, and participate in international company retreats, allowing for networking and idea sharing.

As a Frontend Software Engineer at Zicasso, you'll work with advanced technologies including HTML, CSS, Sass, JavaScript, TypeScript, and frameworks like React or Angular. You'll be involved with development environments that prioritize performance optimization and usability, giving you ample opportunity to innovate and explore new technologies.

Yes, the Frontend Software Engineer position at Zicasso is fully remote. We welcome candidates from various locations, specifically focusing on those in Latin America, and provide the flexibility to work from home. However, candidates should be able to overlap their hours with California time, typically working until 2 PM PT.

When answering this question, outline the project's objective, your specific role, the technologies you utilized, and how you overcame challenges during development. Make sure to highlight your problem-solving skills and teamwork experiences. Presenting quantitative results such as performance improvements or user engagement metrics can significantly strengthen your answer.

Discuss the technologies you'll be working with at Zicasso, such as JavaScript, React, or Angular, and provide specific examples of how you've employed these in your previous roles. Highlight any innovative solutions you've implemented and any potential impacts on user experience and performance.

Emphasize your focus on user experience by discussing your approach to usability testing, gathering user feedback, and applying best practices in UI design. Mention any tools you use to analyze user behavior and how that guides your design and coding decisions.

Share your strategies for keeping current with technology, including following industry blogs, attending webinars, taking online courses, and participating in developer communities. Mention specific resources or platforms you value for learning new skills and technologies.

Reference modern debugging tools you prefer, such as Chrome DevTools or Firefox Developer Edition, and explain their features that help identify and resolve issues in code. Give an example of a specific challenge that required advanced debugging techniques and how you successfully addressed it.

Describe your coding standards and practices that enable clean and maintainable code, such as following a naming convention, writing helpful comments, and structuring your code logically. You can also mention any code review processes you engage with to ensure code quality.

Discuss your strategies for prioritizing tasks, such as using Agile methodologies, maintaining to-do lists, and employing tools for time management. Illustrate how you adapt your workflow to accommodate collaboration while still meeting deadlines.

Highlight the importance of open communication and the goal of constructive feedback during code reviews. Describe your approach to providing insights while encouraging others to contribute their thoughts and how you ensure a supportive and educational experience.

Discuss your familiarity with Agile development practices and how they facilitate collaboration and flexibility in projects. Provide examples of Agile techniques you've employed, such as sprint planning, stand-ups, or retrospectives, and how they have positively influenced project outcomes.

This is your chance to convey genuine interest in Zicasso's mission and culture. Discuss your passion for travel and how it aligns with the company's vision. Emphasize how your skills and experiences uniquely position you to contribute to Zicasso's innovative approach in the luxury travel space.