This is a full-time, on-site position for a Senior Front-End Developer located in Dubai. The role involves designing, developing, and implementing user-friendly front-end features using JavaScript and jQuery. The developer will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration with back-end systems, optimize applications for maximum speed, and enhance user experiences through responsive web design. Responsibilities include troubleshooting and resolving performance issues and staying updated on emerging web development trends and technologies.
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The company is a French software company established in 2004, specializing in delivering an innovative Self BI Platform, Designer®. This platform integrates Data Governance and Data Visualization to empower non-IT users with autonomy in data analysis, reporting, and decision-making processes. With headquarters in Ivry-sur-Seine, France, and offices in Switzerland and Dubai, the company serves a diverse portfolio of clients in both the public and private sectors globally.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain responsive, high-performance web applications using JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, and jQuery.
- Implement and optimize DOM manipulation, event handling, and dynamic UI updates for interactive content.
- Integrate front-end components with RESTful APIs for robust client-server interactions.
- Optimize JavaScript file loading for enhanced page load performance.
- Work with Figma or similar tools to convert modern UI/UX designs into modular components.
- Implement best practices in CSS for layout and cross-browser compatibility.
- Optimize applications for key performance metrics such as First Contentful Paint (FCP).
- Conduct thorough code reviews, write unit tests, and contribute to codebase quality.
- Stay updated with emerging front-end technologies and contribute to internal knowledge sharing.
Required Qualifications:
- 5+ years of professional experience as a Front-End Developer.
- Strong command of JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, jQuery, HTML5, and CSS3.
- In-depth understanding of the DOM and asynchronous programming.
- Experience integrating and managing REST APIs.
- Familiarity with performance concepts such as DNS resolution and TLS handshake.
- Proficient in CSS methodologies (BEM, SCSS) and responsive design patterns.
- Strong experience with Git, Agile/Scrum, and CI/CD practices.
- Excellent debugging, optimization, and performance tuning skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- Familiarity with tools like Webpack, ESLint, and modern front-end build pipelines.
- Experience in front-end performance audits using Lighthouse and Chrome DevTools.
Language Requirements: Not explicitly stated, but strong communication skills are essential.
Note: Only candidates currently residing in the UAE will be considered.
