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We are seeking an experienced and visionary Staff/Principal Front-End Engineer to lead the design,
development, and implementation of cutting-edge web applications. The ideal candidate is a front-
end expert with deep expertise in modern web technologies, including React, and a passion for
crafting exceptional user interfaces. This role involves both hands-on development and strategic
architectural leadership, ensuring the team adopts the best practices and innovative approaches for
building scalable, maintainable, and high-performance web applications. Additionally, the
Staff/Principal Engineer will mentor junior engineers, foster a culture of continuous learning and
excellence, and ensure the seamless integration and testing of RESTful APIs.
Key Responsibilities:
Architectural Leadership:
Design and implement the front-end architecture for complex web applications,
ensuring scalability, maintainability, and performance.
Evaluate and introduce new technologies, frameworks, and methodologies to
improve the development process and product quality.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define technical requirements and
provide guidance on the best front-end practices.
Hands-on Development:
Develop high-quality, responsive, and user-friendly web applications using modern
technologies, with a strong focus on React.
Integrate RESTful APIs effectively, ensuring smooth communication between the
front-end and back-end services.
Write clean, modular, and maintainable code, adhering to industry standards and
best practices.
Optimize web applications for maximum speed and scalability.
UI/UX Expertise:
Champion a user-centric approach to web development, ensuring that applications
provide an intuitive and engaging user experience.
Collaborate closely with designers to implement pixel-perfect interfaces and
ensure design fidelity.
Stay updated with the latest trends in UI/UX design and development, bringing new
ideas to the table.
Testing and Quality Assurance:
Develop and maintain comprehensive unit and integration tests for front-end
components, ensuring robust and error-free applications.
Implement automated testing frameworks to streamline the development and
deployment processes.
Work closely with QA teams to identify and fix bugs, ensuring high-quality releases.
Mentorship and Team Development:
Mentor and guide junior engineers, providing technical direction, code reviews, and
career development support.
Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment, encouraging knowledge
sharing and continuous learning.
Lead by example, demonstrating best practices in front-end development and
setting high standards for code quality.
Collaboration and Communication:
Work closely with product managers, backend engineers, and other stakeholders to
deliver features on time and with high quality.
Clearly communicate technical concepts and decisions to non-technical
stakeholders.
Participate in technical discussions, architecture reviews, and code reviews to
ensure high standards across the team.
Qualifications:
8+ years of professional experience in front-end development, with a focus on
React and other modern JavaScript frameworks.
Proven experience in architecting and building large-scale web applications.
Strong understanding of RESTful APIs and how to integrate them into front-end
applications.
Experience with testing frameworks such as Jest, Mocha, or Cypress.
Strong understanding of web performance optimization techniques and best
practices.
Passion for UI/UX design and a strong eye for detail.
Experience mentoring and leading engineering teams, with a focus on growth and
development.
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of
a team.
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, can convey complex
technical concepts to various audiences.
Nice-to-Have:
Experience with TypeScript, Webpack, and other modern front-end tools.
Knowledge of backend technologies and how they interact with front-end
architecture.
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices for front-end applications.
Contributions to open-source projects or a strong presence in the front-end
development community.
Benefits:
Competitive salary
Generous paid time off and flexible working hours.
Professional development opportunities, including conferences and certifications.
Collaborative and inclusive company culture.
Opportunity to work on innovative projects with a talented team.
Date Posted: 26/11/2024
Job ID: 101509355