Software Engineer UI Developer

Lumen; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Alkira, a Lumen company, is seeking a Software Engineer - UI Developer in the Bay Area. You will develop web and mobile UIs for Alkira’s CSX platform using React/Redux, focusing on performance and accessibility.

The role is hybrid, onsite at the San Jose, CA office, and you must be authorized to work in the U.S. Visa sponsorship and relocation are not available.

Qualifications

• Requires a B.S./M.S. in EE or CS and strong JavaScript skills.
• Excellent CS fundamentals and modern framework experience.
• 1–2 years in React/Redux or similar frameworks.
• Proficient in HTML/CSS and ES6, with REST APIs and Git.
• Experience with CSS/Less/Sass and CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Build innovative web experiences using React, Redux, and Hooks.
• Develop software for Alkira’s CSX platform and web/mobile UI.
• Design and deliver scalable web apps and component libraries.
• Promote usability and accessibility in every UI.
• Understand Postgres and integrate REST APIs; use CI/CD tools.
• Expand test coverage with end-to-end, integration and unit tests.
• Manage time effectively, work independently and in teams.

Skills

React

Redux

JavaScript

HTML

CSS

ES6/TypeScript

REST APIs

Git

CI/CD

Testing (Jest/Mocha/Cypress)

Node.js

PostgreSQL

UI/UX awareness

Team collaboration

Education

B.S./M.S. in EE or CS

Tools

Node.js API development

Jest/Mocha/Cypress

Web build tools

CI/CD tools

Git tooling

Job description

Alkira, a Lumen company, is a fast-growing cloud networking company that is transforming the way enterprise networks are deployed and managed.

The Role

Our Frontend Engineering team is looking for a Software Engineer - UI Developer to join our growing team in the Bay Area. The candidate will develop software for Alkira’s CSX (Cloud Services Exchange). The work will involve design, development & debugging of the web as well as mobile user interface responsible for the networking functions that drive Alkira’s CSX.

Location and Sponsorship

We’re looking for a candidate who is currently based in the San Francisco Bay Area and already authorized to work in the U.S. Unfortunately, we’re unable able to offer visa sponsorship for this role at this time or a relocation bonus. This position is a hybrid role and requires onsite collaboration with the team at San Jose, CA office.

Responsibilities

• Build innovative and high-performing web experiences using React, Redux, and Hooks.

• Develop innovative software solutions for our enterprise-focused cloud application.

• Design, develop, and deliver highly scalable and reliable web applications and component libraries.

• Build in flexibility and customization from the start. Be agile and react quickly to dynamic product requirements.

• Internalize the user and promote good usability and accessibility in every user experience.

• Understanding of relational databases like Postgres. Familiarity with REST apis and experience with git, continuous integration and deployment tools.

• Add and improve our test coverage in our end-to-end automation, integration, and unit test suites.

• Manage your own time, and work well both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Requires a B.S./M.S. or equivalent in EE or CS. Excellent JavaScript programming and debugging skills.

• Good grasp of computer science fundamentals (algorithms, data structures, operating systems).

• At least 1 - 2 years of professional experience in React/Redux or modern framework experience.

• Proficiency with HTML, CSS3, and JavaScript. At least 1 year of professional experience with JavaScript, including concepts such as asynchronous programming, closures, types, and ES6.

• Experience with CSS and Less/Sass and usage in large-scale applications.

• Nice to have some experience in Node.js api development.

• Experience in at least one UI testing framework like Jest/Mocha or Cypress is a must.

• Familiarity with web build tools and CI/CD pipelines

• Team player: Ability to work in teams of various sizes that may be geographically distributed

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $74,474 - $124,122 USD plus benefits. Your actual base salary and level will be determined on a case by case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge, skills, experience, education and location.

Benefits

Yes