Senior Software Engineer- Front End

Gulf Agency Company; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Senior Software Engineer specializing in front-end development with Angular. In this dynamic role, you will design and develop engaging web applications, ensuring high performance and responsiveness. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, mentor junior developers, and advocate for best practices in UI/UX design. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and continuous improvement, allowing you to stay updated with the latest industry trends while making a significant impact on the technical growth of the organization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of front-end software development experience with Angular.
• Strong understanding of RESTful APIs and databases (RDBMS & No-SQL).
• Excellent communication skills and ability to mentor junior developers.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop web applications using Angular and related technologies.
• Collaborate with back-end teams for seamless integration.
• Promote good coding practices and ensure high-quality code delivery.

Skills

Angular

HTML 5

SCSS

Typescript

TailwindCSS

PrimeNG

RESTful APIs

OOP

Design Patterns

Git

Agile Processes

Azure DevOps

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science

Tools

Azure DevOps

Git

Job description

GAC is looking for a talented Senior Software Engineer - Front End with working experience on Angular with basic working knowledge of Rest APIs, Databases (Relational & Non-Relational). Knowledge of React would be a plus. The candidate should be efficient in development, solution designing, troubleshooting, mentoring, and adhering to industry best practices.

Job Requirements

Technical Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree, preferably related to computer science or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of front-end software development experience.
• Thorough understanding of Angular and its core principles.
• Experience with HTML 5, SCSS, Typescript, TailwindCSS and PrimeNG. Deep knowledge of Angular, Angular forms, RxJS and related libraries and patterns is expected.
• Working knowledge of RESTful APIs.
• Expert level practical knowledge of OOP and Design Patterns.
• Partner with project and other stakeholders to drive successful solutions.
• Experience on git repos and git flow branching model.
• Knowledge of Agile processes and principles as well as experience in working in Agile environments.
• Hands-on experience on Azure DevOps would be a plus.
• Mentoring junior team members, handling code reviews and pair programming as well as conducting knowledge sharing sessions.
• Experience working on RDBMS and No-SQL databases.
• Ability to identify improvements in existing frameworks.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate and communicate effectively across varying levels of personnel.
• Cultural awareness within a multi-cultural corporate environment.

Objective

• Design and Development: Translate user stories and mock-ups into functional and appealing web applications by using Angular and related technologies. Proactively communicate and escalate issues that might impact quality.
• Requirements Shaping: Collaborate with business analysts to refine software requirements.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the back-end development team to ensure seamless integration and efficient execution of overall project goals.
• Code Quality: Implement and promote good coding practices such as code review, testing, and continuous integration to ensure the delivery of high-quality code.
• UI/UX Advocacy: Guide the team in understanding and implementing effective UI and UX principles in all aspects of front-end development to create intuitive and engaging user experiences.
• Performance Optimisation: Monitor and improve front-end performance, ensuring the highest level of responsiveness and efficiency.
• Mentorship: Share knowledge of Angular and front-end development best practices with the team to foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Innovation: Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies, and implement any beneficial practices to drive the company's technical growth and innovation.