Junior Software Developer - Frontend Focus

About the Role

We are seeking a strong Junior Software Developer to join our team working on Receptor AI Web, a cutting-edge molecular visualization and drug discovery platform. You will primarily work on our React/TypeScript frontend, with opportunities to contribute to the full-stack architecture.

Key Responsibilities

  - Develop and maintain frontend features using React and TypeScript

  - Work with 3D molecular visualization using NGL library

  - Integrate with RESTful APIs for chemical compound data

  - Optimize performance for large datasets and real-time rendering

  - Debug and refactor existing codebase for better maintainability

Required Qualifications

  - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)

  - 1+ year of professional software development experience

  - Strong programming skills in JavaScript/TypeScript

  - Solid understanding of React hooks and modern React patterns

  - Experience with state management solutions (Redux preferred)

  - Proficiency with version control systems (Git)

  - Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail

  - Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

  Preferred Qualifications

  - 3D Graphics/Visualization - Experience with WebGL, Three.js, or scientific visualization libraries

  - Chemistry/Biology background.

  - Data Visualization - Experience with Chart.js, D3.js, or similar libraries

  - Backend knowledge - Familiarity with Python, or API development

  - Familiarity with testing frameworks (Jest, Vitest, React Testing Library)

  - Knowledge of responsive design and cross-browser compatibility

  - Understanding of performance optimization techniques

  - Experience with scientific or data-intensive applications