UI Developer (React & Node.js)

Job Summary:
We are looking for a highly skilled UI Developer with expertise in React and Node.js to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing, optimizing, and maintaining web applications with a focus on user interface components, performance, and seamless user experience. You will work closely with the back-end developers, designers, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality, scalable, and interactive web applications.

Key Responsibilities:
Develop and maintain responsive, high-performance web applications using React for front-end and Node.js for back-end services.
Build reusable and efficient UI components using React.js while ensuring they adhere to modern design principles.
Collaborate with product managers, designers, and back-end developers to ensure a seamless user experience.
Implement and optimize the application's state management using tools such as Redux or Context API.
Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs and ensure the applications are mobile-friendly and scalable.
Integrate APIs and services built on Node.js with front-end components to ensure smooth data flow.
Write clean, maintainable, and testable code following industry best practices.
Optimize web applications for maximum speed, scalability, and responsiveness.
Debug and resolve performance issues and bugs across the application.
Work with RESTful APIs to manage and fetch dynamic data in the UI.
Maintain the server-side logic and handle API integrations and database management using Node.js.
Participate in code reviews and ensure the quality and performance of the codebase.
Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and frameworks and continuously improve the development processes.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
Proven experience as a UI Developer with a focus on React.js and Node.js.
Strong proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, CSS3, and modern front-end development practices.
Extensive experience in building complex user interfaces using React.js, Redux, or Context API for state management.
Experience in developing back-end services using Node.js and working with Express.js or similar frameworks.
Familiarity with front-end build tools like Webpack, Babel, and NPM.
Experience in working with RESTful APIs and integrating them with UI components.
Strong understanding of asynchronous programming, event-driven architecture, and non-blocking I/O.
Knowledge of UI/UX principles and the ability to work closely with designers to implement visually appealing and functional interfaces.
Familiarity with version control systems, such as Git, and working in collaborative teams.
Understanding of web security best practices and how to ensure the application is secure against common vulnerabilities.
Knowledge of modern CSS frameworks (e.g., SASS, LESS) and responsive design.
Familiarity with SQL or NoSQL databases and their integration with Node.js applications.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with TypeScript in both front-end (React) and back-end (Node.js) development.
Knowledge of GraphQL and its integration with React and Node.js applications.
Familiarity with Docker, Kubernetes, or other containerization tools for managing deployment.
Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, especially for deploying Node.js applications.
Experience with automated testing frameworks like Jest, Mocha, or Cypress for both front-end and back-end components.
Knowledge of Agile methodologies and experience working in an Agile environment.