Frontend Web Developer

Job Description: Frontend Developer

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About the Role

We're looking for a talented Frontend Developer to join our team at MENTORTIDE. You'll play a crucial role in building and refining our educational platform's user interface, creating engaging, responsive experiences for students, mentors, and educational institutions.

This is an opportunity to work on a meaningful product from its early stages, where your contributions will directly impact how thousands of users interact with our platform daily.

What You'll Do

• Build responsive, modern web interfaces using HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript
• Work with server-side PHP to create dynamic, data-driven user experiences
• Implement real-time interactive features and form validations
• Collaborate on UI/UX design to ensure intuitive, accessible interfaces
• Optimize frontend performance and ensure cross-browser compatibility
• Integrate with RESTful APIs and handle asynchronous data operations
• Develop reusable component patterns and maintain code quality standards
• Work closely with backend developers to integrate frontend with server logic
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical decisions
• Help establish and maintain our frontend coding standards and best practices

Technical Requirements

Must Have:

• Strong proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, and modern JavaScript (ES6+)
• knowledge on PHP and server-side rendering
• Solid understanding of responsive design and mobile-first development
• Experience with CSS frameworks (Tailwind CSS is a plus)
• Knowledge of JavaScript frameworks/libraries (Alpine.js, Vue.js, or React)
• Understanding of web performance optimization techniques
• Experience with version control (Git)
• Familiarity with RESTful API integration
• Understanding of web security best practices (CSRF, XSS prevention)

Nice to Have:

• Experience with component-based architectures
• Knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG)
• Familiarity with build tools (Webpack, Vite, npm/yarn)
• Experience with testing frameworks (Jest, Cypress)
• Understanding of SEO principles
• Experience with real-time features (WebSockets, Server-Sent Events)
• Background in educational technology or SaaS products

What We're Looking For

Technical Skills:

• Clean, maintainable code writing habits
• Eye for design details and user experience
• Problem-solving mindset and debugging skills
• Ability to translate design mockups into working interfaces

Soft Skills:

• Strong communication skills for remote collaboration
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently
• Eager to learn and adapt to new technologies
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Team player who values collaborative development