Junior Front-End Developer

Role Overview:

• As a Junior Front-End Developer, you will support the development and enhancement of web applications by helping build responsive and user-friendly interfaces based on approved requirements and UI/UX designs. You will work closely with the development team across development, testing, troubleshooting, and deployment activities, including integrating front-end components with APIs and backend services.

The role also provides opportunities to develop your technical skills, apply established coding and UI/UX practices, and contribute to application enhancements and maintenance.

Job Description:

• Develop and maintain responsive and user-friendly web interfaces.
• Implement UI/UX designs and requirements using HTML, CSS, JavaScript/jQuery, Bootstrap, and related front-end technologies.
• Build and enhance front-end components based on approved requirements and designs.
• Participate in code reviews, follow established UI/UX standards, coding practices, and development guidelines.
• Integrate front-end components with APIs and backend services.
• Troubleshoot and resolve front-end issues and assist in investigating application issues involving APIs and backend services.
• Participate in requirements analysis and help translate business requirements into functional and user-friendly interfaces.
• Collaborate with the development team during sprint planning, development, testing, and deployment activities.
• Document development activities, changes, and issue resolutions as needed.
• Support application enhancements, maintenance, and other development activities.
• Continuously develop technical skills in front-end and web application development.

Job Standards: (How the candidate is expected to do well in the role)

• Follows company and established system standards, including proper code commenting.
• Builds simple and user-friendly UI with clear information and fewer clicks.
• Understands requirements and asks questions when something is unclear.
• Takes ownership of assigned work, tests it properly, and pays attention to details.
• Shows initiative, communicates issues clearly, and applies feedback to improve.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 0-2 years of experience in front-end or web development.
• Basic to working knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Familiarity with jQuery and Bootstrap or similar front-end libraries/frameworks.
• Basic understanding of REST APIs and front-end to backend integration.
• Basic understanding of OOP and clean coding practices.
• Familiarity with modern JavaScript frameworks such as React.js or Angular is an advantage.
• Familiarity with C#, .NET/ASP.NET, or SQL is an advantage.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum and sprint-based development is an advantage.
• Preferably residing near Alabang, as occasional office attendance may be required.

Behavioral Traits:

• Takes ownership of assigned work and its outcome, not just task completion.
• Shows initiative by looking for ways to help and taking the next step without always being told.
• Willing to learn and improve technical and work skills.
• Accepts feedback and applies it to improve their work.
• Communicates and works well with others, especially when they need help or encounter problems.

Benefits:

• HMO and dental coverage with one dependent
• Government-mandated benefits
• Guaranteed 13th-month pay
• Semi-annual performance bonus
• Php 5,000 annual medical reimbursement
• Php 5,000 annual emergency assistance
• Php 5,000 employee referral bonus
• Cash advance
• 20 paid leave credits annually
• Annual anniversary bonus (starting from the 5th year of employment)
• Annual career progression opportunities or potential for promotion
• Wedding gift (upon marriage)
• Newborn gift (upon childbirth)
• Birthday treats
• Employee Wellness and Events including remote work from Baguio, summer outings, team building events, gatherings, and a year-end party.