What Is This Job?

A Senior Frontend Engineer is an experienced developer focused on crafting the client-side of web applications. They leverage advanced JavaScript, frameworks like React, and modern web technologies to create responsive and interactive user experiences.

Their expertise extends to understanding the nuances of web performance, accessibility, and cross-browser compatibility, ensuring that applications are fast, accessible, and engaging for all users.

What Does This Job Do?

A Senior Frontend Engineer plays a crucial role in the web development team, focusing on the design and implementation of web application interfaces. They work closely with designers and backend engineers to ensure seamless integration and functionality from a user perspective.

Their responsibilities include developing responsive layouts, implementing complex features with JavaScript (using frameworks like React), and ensuring the application’s performance and scalability through optimization techniques.

They also contribute to the architectural decisions, advocate for best practices in frontend development, and stay updated with the latest web technologies and trends. Additionally, they may mentor junior developers, lead frontend projects, and collaborate with stakeholders to translate business requirements into technical solutions that enhance user satisfaction and engagement.

Job Brief

We’re on the lookout for a Senior Frontend Engineer to join our engineering team, where you’ll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge web and mobile applications. In this role, you’ll craft rich, responsive user experiences, participate in product design, and develop new features using the latest in web technologies, including TypeScript, React, and modern CSS.

You’ll focus on creating reusable code, optimizing applications for speed and scalability, and contributing to our UI framework. If you’re passionate about building interactive experiences that delight users and have a keen eye for detail, we’d love to hear from you. Join us in shaping the future of recruiting software by applying your expertise in frontend development.

Responsibilities

• Developing responsive, mobile-first web applications and PWAs
• Participating in product design and feature development
• Coding in TypeScript & ES10 using React and modern CSS frameworks
• Optimizing applications for performance and scalability
• Work on rich, responsive browser experiences, as well as mobile-first applications and PWAs
• Participate in product design sessions and contribute to feature development
• Code in TypeScript & ES10, utilizing the latest React and CSS frameworks
• Deliver reusable code and contribute to the in-house UI framework
• Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and user experience
• Apply computer science patterns and discover new programming paradigms
• Utilize modern web technologies for a variety of projects, including module federation and micro-frontends
• Establish best practices, suggest new technologies, and design high-quality solutions

Requirements

• Highly proficient with JavaScript and JavaScript frameworks
• Solid understanding of HTML5, CSS3/4, and web design principles
• Experience with Git, unit, and integration testing
• Comfortable with TypeScript (preferred)
• Understanding of SEO principles, web accessibility, and technical writing (bonus)
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines (bonus)