Senior Software Engineer - Frontend

About us

Optym is a leading provider of decision automation and optimization software products for transportation and logistics companies. Optym's products solve some of the most challenging decision problems faced by world's leading airlines, trucking and railroads companies using cutting-edge optimization techniques. With its headquarters located in Dallas, Texas, and branches in Europe and India, Optym has over 200 highly qualified professionals and is rapidly growing. Optym offers competitive compensation and a great benefits package. Learn more about Optym and its culture at www.optym.com.

• Build applications using JavaScript and the React.js framework.
• Build reusable UI components, ensuring that the UI codebase is scalable and maintainable.
• Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs.
• Optimize application for maximum speed and scalability.
• Good at writing unit test cases and can follow test-driven development approach.
• Participate in user experience design and architecture initiatives.
• Collaborate with other team members and stakeholders to ensure smooth delivery and elicit new requirements.
• Perform troubleshooting during implementation, customization, and configuration phases.
• Possess strong debugging skills and proficiency with tools used to build next-generation web applications.

Requirements

• B.Tech/ B.S. or M.Tech/ M.S. in Computer Science, IT or related field.
• 4-6 years of experience.

Mandatory Skills

• Strong proficiency in Typescript and JavaScript (ES6+) with knowledge of Functional and OO JavaScript.
• Understanding of browser internals and a basic understanding of the network stack.
• Have a basic awareness of application security practices.
• Deep expertise in JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS3, and knowledge of frameworks such as React, Angular, or Ember is preferred.
• Clear fundamental understanding of server side rendered apps, experience with frameworks like NextJs.
• Good understanding of libraries and frameworks such as Webpack, Lodash, and charting libraries like D3.js.
• Expertise in using JavaScript state Management libraries such as Redux or Mobx.
• Prior experience in building responsive design layouts using a formal framework like Material UI.
• Experience in development and debugging tools for cross-browser issues.
• Experience integrating with RESTful APIs for server-side functionality.
• Ability to work well individually and in a group setting, under pressure and deadlines.

Desirable Skills

• Hands-on experience using Git (handling branching and merging) and working with DevOps pipelines.
• Experience working in Agile environments and collaborating within cross-functional teams.