Senior Frontend Software Engineer

Role

We are looking for a senior software engineer to own the creation, design, and maintenance of web applications at our company. The current applications are written in Typescript using React as a framework, served through Next.js, and using React Query. You will work in an environment that is fast paced, has little technical debt, and utilizes the latest technologies.

Responsibilities

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Own the technical vision and architecture for our web applications.

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Lead end-to-end development of new user-facing features.

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Break fuzzy ideas into clear specs, edge cases, phased plans.

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Build intuitive and responsive UIs from Figma mocks.

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Optimize application performance, focusing on Core Web Vitals.

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Evolve React/Next.js structure: routing, state, and code‑split rules

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Define React Query caching, retries, and optimistic updates.

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Build a cross‑platform component library with Storybook.

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Iteratively work with design and product leadership to create a delightful experience.

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Represent engineering in roadmap; balance value, effort, and risk.

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Rapid‑prototype UI/UX to de‑risk big bets with design.

Qualifications

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5+ years of experience as a software engineer

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3+ years of experience building and shipping web applications with React and Next.js.

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Strong knowledge of TypeScript, React, and React Native.

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Experience creating websites from Figma mocks.

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Solid understanding of UI/UX design principles.

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A keen eye for detail, particularly in ensuring UI elements' visual quality and interactivity.

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Experience with ‘polishing’ UI in collaboration with a designer.

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Experience with testing frameworks (Jest, Detox, etc.).

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