Web Developer (JavaScript/React, Python/PHP)
Hypebeast is a leading global platform for contemporary culture and lifestyle, and a premier destination for editorially-driven news and commerce. Founded in 2005, it became a publicly listed company in 2016, and today boasts a global readership across North America, Asia Pacific, Europe and more. The Group has expanded its publishing brands to a wider scope, encompassing Hypebeast and its multiple content distribution platforms, creative agency Hypemaker, e-commerce and retail platform HBX, distribution and merchandising segment Hyperoom and food and beverage destination Hypebeans.Hypebeast is seeking a passionate and talented Web Developer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be instrumental in developing and enhancing our web applications, with a primary focus on front-end development using React and Next.js. You'll also bring your expertise in back-end technologies, specifically Python or PHP, to contribute to full-stack development efforts.We value individuals who are strong communicators, quick learners, and adept at problem-solving. The ideal candidate will possess a blend of technical proficiency and business acumen.
Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and maintain high-quality web applications using JavaScript, TypeScript, React and Next.js.
- Contribute to back-end development using Python (FastAPI) and PHP (Symfony).
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, designers, and other developers, to define, develop, and deliver features.
- Write clean, well-documented, and testable code.
- Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and knowledge sharing.
- Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve complex technical issues.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest web development trends and technologies, including Tailwind CSS.
- Mentor junior developers and share best practices.
- Contribute to improving development processes and workflows.
- Participate in the full software development lifecycle, from requirements gathering to deployment and maintenance.
Requirements:
- 3+ years of professional experience in web development.
- Expertise in frontend development using JavaScript/TypeSscript, React (with Next.js) and CSS frameworks like Tailwind CSS.
- Strong experience with either Python (with framework like FastAPI) or PHP (with framework like Laravel or Symfony).
- Experience with relational databases (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, BigQuery).
- Familiarity with RESTful API design and development.
- Understanding of web security best practices.
- Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git).
- Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
- Excellent English communication and collaboration skills; Chinese language proficiency is a plus.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with containerization (e.g., Docker) and orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes).
- Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Google Cloud).
- Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines.
- Experience with performance optimization techniques.
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