Angular Developer / Frontend Engineer
Citi
About the Role
The Angular Developer / Frontend Engineer is an entry-level software engineering role responsible for developing, enhancing, testing, and maintaining modern web applications using Angular and related frontend technologies. This position is ideal for candidates early in their software engineering career who are passionate about building user-focused applications and learning modern development practices. The successful candidate will work closely with senior engineers, product partners, and other technology teams to deliver high-quality software solutions. This role provides an opportunity to gain hands-on experience with Angular, TypeScript, Micro Frontend architecture, automated testing, APIs, and modern CI/CD practices while contributing to enterprise-scale applications.
Key Responsibilities
- Angular Development
- Develop and maintain Single Page Applications (SPAs) using Angular.
- Build reusable Angular components, directives, and services following established coding standards and best practices.
- Contribute to the development of Standalone Components and modular application features.
- Support application modernization efforts and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Frontend Engineering
- Translate business requirements, wireframes, and design specifications into responsive user interfaces.
- Develop user-facing features using HTML5, CSS3, SCSS, TypeScript, and Angular.
- Create accessible and responsive experiences across desktop and mobile platforms.
- Partner with UX designers and product teams to deliver intuitive user experiences.
- API Integration & Application Support
- Integrate frontend applications with RESTful APIs and backend services.
- Participate in troubleshooting, debugging, and resolving application defects.
- Support production applications by investigating and addressing issues when needed.
- Assist in monitoring application performance and identifying opportunities for improvement.
- Testing & Code Quality
- Develop and maintain unit and integration tests using Jest and related testing frameworks.
- Participate in peer code reviews to ensure code quality, maintainability, and adherence to team standards.
- Support continuous integration and deployment processes.
- Contribute to code quality initiatives through automated testing and static analysis tools.
- Learning & Collaboration
- Collaborate with engineers, product owners, business analysts, and stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver solutions.
- Participate in Agile development ceremonies including sprint planning, standups, retrospectives, and backlog refinement.
- Learn application architecture, business processes, and development best practices from senior team members.
- Contribute ideas and recommendations for improving development processes and team efficiency.
- Professional Development
- Build an understanding of software engineering principles, secure coding practices, and enterprise development standards.
- Gain familiarity with Micro Frontend concepts, cloud technologies, CI/CD tools, and modern software delivery practices.
- Continuously develop technical skills and stay current with evolving frontend technologies.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Angular
- TypeScript
- HTML5, CSS3, SCSS
- RESTful APIs
- Jest (for unit and integration tests)
- Micro Frontend architecture (familiarity)
- CI/CD practices (modern)
- Git (experience preferred)
- RxJS (exposure preferred)
- Cloud platforms (exposure preferred)
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 0-2 years of software development experience (including internships, co-ops, academic projects, or professional experience).
- Experience with JavaScript or TypeScript fundamentals.
- Familiarity with Angular through coursework, personal projects, internships, or professional experience.
- Understanding of web development technologies including HTML5 and CSS3.
- Basic understanding of REST APIs and client-server architecture.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Exposure to Angular, RxJS, or modern JavaScript frameworks.
- Experience with Git and version control systems.
- Familiarity with unit testing concepts and testing frameworks such as Jest.
- Understanding of responsive design and web accessibility principles.
- Exposure to Micro Frontend architectures, cloud platforms, or CI/CD pipelines through coursework, internships, or projects.
- Experience working in Agile development environments.
Success in This Role
Successful candidates will:
- Demonstrate curiosity and a willingness to learn.
- Deliver well-tested, maintainable code with guidance from experienced engineers.
- Collaborate effectively within a team environment.
- Continuously improve technical skills and development practices.
- Contribute to the delivery of high-quality software solutions that meet business and user needs.