INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY KANPUR

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Department of Computer Science & Engineering

Advertisement Number: P.Rect./R&D/2020/13

Applications are invited for the post of "Senior Project Associate" in the Project numbered 2017518 in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at IIT Kanpur.

Position: Senior Project Associate

No. of positions: 2 (Two)

Minimum qualification: B.Tech + 1 year of relevant exp. or M.Sc. + 1 year of relevant exp. or B.Sc. + MCA + 1 year of relevant exp. , and demonstration of outstanding talent either in the form of projects and products in top tier companies, history of delivery of project outcomes as a student or as employees in previous jobs.

Consolidated Salary range: 21,600 - 1,800 - 54,000 INR per month.
Working hours: 9:00 am to 6 pm (Monday to Saturday).

Desired qualification (At least 3 out of the following)

  • Good understanding in JavaScript, including DOM manipulation and the JavaScript object model
  • Familiarity with React.js and its core principles
  • Experience with popular frameworks like React.js workflows (such as Flux or Redux)
  • Familiarity with newer specifications of ES6+
  • Experience with libraries (e.g., Passport.js)
  • Familiarity with RESTful APIs
  • Knowledge of modern authorization mechanisms, such as JSON Web Token
  • Familiarity with modern front-end build pipelines and tools
  • Experience with common front-end development tools such as Babel, NPM, etc.
  • Familiarity with code versioning tools such as Git, active git profile is a plus
  • HTML5 and CSS3 knowledge and latest responsive design techniques

Work: The candidate's major tasks and responsibilities will include:

  • Working closely with the UX, Visual Designers and API, backend engineers to build a highly engaging UI that predicts and exceeds user expectations.
  • Building reusable components and front-end libraries for future use
  • Translating designs and wireframes into high-quality code
  • Optimizing components for maximum performance across a vast array of web-capable devices and browsers
  • Partnering with the product management team to understand user needs.
  • Willingness to learn new technologies and accepting new challenges

Duration: Appointment will be made initially for one year and can be extended up to five years or till the end of the project whichever is earlier, subject to satisfactory performance. Performance reviews will be held weekly. The appointment can be terminated at any time if found unsatisfactory.

Applications Process: Interested candidates may apply by submitting a detailed resume with copies of all experiences and project details, a cover letter summarizing the experience in relevant technologies and software, and it's compulsory to fill the Google Form. At the time of the interview, you must bring copies of degree certificate and grade sheets for all degrees, School final, and Higher Secondary exams. Submission accepted only as hardcopy by postal service to the mailing address: Prof. Sandeep K. Shukla, Head, Computer Science and Engineering Department, Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur 208016, UP. Please note that if a detailed cover letter, copies of grade sheets, certificates are missing, the application will be immediately rejected. Please indicate clearly the Project Number and position being applied for on the envelope.

Last date of receipt of application: January 25, 2020, before 5 pm.

Tentative date of interview: January 31, 2020

Contact Person:
Prof. Sandeep K. Shukla, Computer Science & Engineering Department, IIT Kanpur