Front End UI Developer

Virtusa is seeking a creative and detail-oriented front-end UI Engineer with a strong focus on crafting engaging user interfaces and implementing sophisticated animations. You will be instrumental in bringing our digital experiences to life, leveraging your expertise in modern front-end technologies, particularly React and Next.js, and your passion for animation using GSAP (GreenSock Animation Platform). Experience integrating with Content Management Systems (CMS), especially Sitecore, is a significant plus. We encourage you to apply if you have 2-3 years of experience building interactive and visually compelling web applications and a knack for creating smooth, performant animations.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement visually rich and highly interactive user interfaces using React and Next.js.

• Create complex and performant animations and transitions usingGSAP (GreenSock Animation Platform)to enhance user engagement and visual appeal.

• Translate UI/UX designs and wireframes into pixel-perfect, responsive, and accessible web components.

• Write clean, well-documented, and maintainable code following best practices and coding standards.

• Collaborate closely with UX/UI designers to ensure the feasibility and optimal implementation of design concepts, particularly animation specifications.

• Integrate front-end applications with back-end APIs and services.

• Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and knowledge sharing.

• Identify and troubleshoot front-end performance bottlenecks, especially related to animations, and implement solutions.

• Stay up to date with the latest front-end technologies, animation techniques, and best practices.

• Contribute to the continuous improvement of our development processes and tools.

• (Preferred) Integrate front-end components and animated elements with the Sitecore CMS.

• (Preferred) Work with Sitecore Layout Service and JSS (JavaScript Services) in conjunction with dynamic UI elements and animations.

• (Preferred) Understand how to implement animations within a modular and scalable Sitecore environment.

• Participate in agile development methodologies, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Design, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.

• 2-5 yearsof professional experience in front-end development, with a strong emphasis on UI implementation and animation.

• Strong proficiency inReactandNode.js.

• Expert knowledge ofGSAP (GreenSock Animation Platform)and its ecosystem for creating complex web animations.

• Solid understanding of HTML, CSS (including preprocessors like Sass or Less), and JavaScript (ES6+).

• Experience with state management libraries (e.g., Redux, Zustand, Context API).

• Familiarity with testing frameworks relevant to UI components (e.g., Jest, React Testing Library).

• Experience with RESTful APIs and asynchronous programming.

• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).

• Strong portfolio showcasing UI development skills and impressive GSAP animations.

• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills, particularly in discussing animation implementation details.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Bonus Points:

• Experience withSitecore CMS, including template development, rendering, and content management in the context of dynamic UI.

• Experience withSitecore JSSfor headless implementations and integrating animated components.

• Understanding ofSitecore Helix architecture principles and how to implement UI within this framework.

• Experience with other animation libraries or techniques (e.g., CSS animations, SVG animation).

• Familiarity with performance optimization techniques for web animations.

• Knowledge of accessibility best practices (WCAG) in the context of dynamic UI elements.

• Experience with UI/UX design tools (e.g., Figma, Sketch).