Engineering

Front-End Engineer

Dhaka, Dhaka Division
Work Type: Full Time

The Role:
As a Front-End Engineer at Shikho, you will be integral to creating and maintaining high-quality user interfaces, enhancing user experiences, and ensuring the seamless functionality of our platform. The ideal candidate should possess a strong background in front-end technologies, demonstrate exceptional problem-solving abilities, and exhibit enthusiasm for actively contributing to the achievements of the dynamic startup within the EdTech sector of Bangladesh.


Key Responsibilities:

- Develop user-facing features using React.js, overseeing the full product development lifecycle.
- Take ownership of projects, from analysis to execution, ensuring thoughtful planning before writing code.
- Architect application and component structures, including state/store management.
- Design and implement modern, highly responsive, web-based user interfaces.
- Build reusable components and libraries, promoting scalability and code efficiency.
- Translate designs and wireframes into high-quality code, with attention to detail in design and animations.
- Optimize components for maximum performance across diverse devices and browsers.
- Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and communicate effectively with team leads.
- Contribute to sprint planning and meet strict project deadlines.
- Remain eager to learn, adapting to new technologies and industry best practices.

Qualifications & Skills:

- 3 to 6 years of professional experience in front-end development, with a focus on React.js
- Strong product ownership skills and a proactive approach to project analysis.
- Proven ability to develop user-friendly interfaces and implement UI/UX best practices.
- Experience with GraphQL on the client side.
- Proficiency in CSS, including advanced design knowledge and animation effects.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and a sharp eye for design.
- Excellent communication skills and responsiveness to feedback.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.


The Important Bits:

Job type: Full Time

Department: Technology - Engineering

Location: Banani, Dhaka, Bangladesh

Salary: Competitive and Negotiable Based on Experience

Working Days: 5 days a week (Sunday to Thursday), 10 AM to 6 PM

Other Benefits: Festival Bonus, Annual Leave, Leave Encashment, Life Insurance, Annual Appraisal, etc.


About Shikho: 

Shikho is a Bangladeshi education technology start-up with a mission to democratise access to high-quality education. It has so far raised $6.5 million USD of international funding from global venture capitalists in Singapore and America, the highest for a Bangladeshi seed-stage startup and the highest in education technology for the country. Investors include education technology investment specialists Learn Capital from Silicon Valley, regional experts Wavemaker Partners from Singapore along with the Family Office of Singtel Chairman and local partner SAJIDA Foundation. Shikho aims to build a holistic learning ecosystem for a digitally enabled Bangladeshi student population, across primary, secondary, and tertiary education.


Shikho in the News:

Bangladeshi edtech Shikho closes seed investment of USD 5.3 million

Shikho raises new investment from SAJIDA Foundation, international investors to expand reach and impact

Shikho: Transforming lives, one student at a time

Shikho making its mark on Forbes list

Shikho and its Founder, Shahir Chowdhury featured in Bloomberg New Economy 2023 Catalysts

Submit Your Application

You have successfully applied
  • You have errors in applying