Remote Junior Front-End/UI Engineer

Description:

• Kognitos is seeking a Junior UI Engineer to join their innovative team in revolutionizing the hyper-automation market.
• The role involves collaborating with senior engineers and designers to create pixel-perfect, responsive UI components from mockups.
• Responsibilities include implementing end-to-end UI features that enhance user experience and align with the design system.
• The engineer will write clear and maintainable JavaScript/TypeScript code, optimizing for performance and scalability under guidance.
• Participation in code reviews is expected, both giving and receiving feedback to improve skills.
• The role also involves troubleshooting UI bugs, cross-browser inconsistencies, and accessibility issues.
• Staying updated on emerging UI patterns, libraries, and best practices is encouraged, with opportunities to share findings with the team.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field from a top-tier university is required.
• Candidates should have 1–3 years of hands-on UI development experience, including internships at reputable tech companies.
• Familiarity with React or another modern framework such as Vue.js or Angular is necessary.
• A solid understanding of JavaScript/TypeScript fundamentals is required.
• Candidates must be comfortable with HTML5, CSS3 (including Flexbox/Grid), and responsive design principles.
• A basic understanding of cross-browser compatibility and web accessibility standards is essential.
• Experience using Git, including branching, pull requests, and merges, is required.
• Strong communication skills and a growth-mindset attitude are important for this role.
• A portfolio or code samples demonstrating UI skills, such as school projects or open-source contributions, is needed.

Benefits:

• The position offers a competitive entry-level salary and benefits package.
• Flexible hours and a remote-friendly culture are part of the work environment.
• A mentorship-driven environment is provided, allowing for learning from senior engineers.
• There is a budget for conferences, courses, and tools to support professional development.
• Kognitos promotes a creative and inclusive culture that values fresh ideas and initiative.