Frontend Engineer

Description

• Develop & maintain high-performance web applications using Next.js, React, and TypeScript.

• Implement responsive, pixel-perfect UI components based on design system guidelines.

• Integrate APIs (GraphQL, REST) and optimize CRUD operations for performance and scalability.

• Work with headless CMS platforms (e.g., Contentful, Sitecore, Optimizely) for content management and personalization.

• Ensure cross-browser compatibility, web accessibility (WCAG standards), and SEO best practices.

• Collaborate with UI/UX designers, backend engineers, and product teams to build intuitive, frictionless experiences.

• Optimize performance through Lighthouse audits, caching strategies, and Core Web Vitals improvements.

• Write clean, well-documented, and testable code, following modern best practices.

• Conduct code reviews, contribute to technical discussions, and mentor junior developers.

• Work in an Agile/Scrum environment, contributing to sprint planning, retrospectives, and stand-ups.

• Collaborate with frontend architects to understand overall technical vision of projects and communicate to greater frontend development team.

• Review frontend code through pull requests and enforce best practices and adherence to technical vision.

• Review project requirements for technical feasibility.

• Collaborate with business analysts to break down large features for consumption by development team.

Requirements

• 7+ years of front-end development experience focusing on JavaScript/TypeScript.

• 4+ years of hands-on experience with Next.js and React.js in production.

• Advanced CSS skills, including CSS Modules, SCSS, PostCSS, and responsive design principles.

• API Integration & CRUD Operations: Expertise in RESTful APIs and GraphQL.

• Strong background in Sitecore, Contentful, Sanity, Optimizely, or similar headless CMS platforms.

• Experience with headless architecture and the Server-Client Rendering Spectrum.

• Web Performance & Optimization: Experience with Lighthouse, Core Web Vitals, caching strategies, and performance monitoring.

• Proficiency in Jest, Cypress, Playwright, and UI testing strategies.

• Experience with Git (GitHub/GitLab/Bitbucket), automated testing, and cloud deployments (Vercel, AWS, Netlify, or Cloudflare Pages).

• Experience in modular web development, using Atomic Design and Storybook.

• In-depth knowledge of browser/client discrepancies and supported features.

• In-depth knowledge of website performance considerations and performance tooling.

• In-depth knowledge of accessibility and WCAG standards.

• Ability to estimate and complete work in a deadline-driven environment.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance,

• Life insurance,

• Short-term and long-term disability insurance,

• 401k,

• Flexible paid time off,

• At least 15 paid holidays per year,

• Paid sick and safe leave,

• Paid parental leave.

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