Front-End Senior Engineer

Role Overview

The Front-End Senior Engineer will play a key role in designing and implementing user-facing features for enterprise-grade applications. This position requires strong technical expertise, a passion for creating intuitive interfaces, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams. The role involves driving best practices in front-end development, mentoring junior engineers, and contributing to architectural decisions that shape the future of our products.

Role Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain high-quality front-end applications using modern frameworks.
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers to implement responsive and accessible interfaces.
• Optimize application performance for speed and scalability.
• Ensure code quality through best practices, including testing and code reviews.
• Work closely with back-end engineers to integrate APIs and services.
• Troubleshoot and resolve front-end issues across multiple browsers and devices.
• Contribute to architectural decisions and technical strategy for front-end development.
• Mentor junior developers and promote knowledge sharing within the team.
• Stay updated on emerging front-end technologies and industry trends.

Experience / Competences

• Proven experience developing desktop user interfaces using Java Swing.
• Working knowledge of the Spring Boot framework.
• Working knowledge of the JDBC API for database interaction.
• Experience or familiarity with the Solace Event Broker.
• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and system integration practices.
• Experience with build and dependency management tools such as Apache Maven.
• Understanding of version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Experience using feature and bug tracking tools such as Jira.
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities.

Essential Experience

• Experience in front-end development using frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js (Desired).
• Experience with TypeScript and modern state management libraries (e.g., Redux).
• Experience with responsive design and cross-browser compatibility.
• Knowledge of performance optimization techniques for web applications.
• Experience working with modern AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Kiro, Amazon Q, or similar) to improve developer productivity.
• Experience using CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks.
• Knowledge of accessibility standards and best practices.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms and containerization (e.g., AWS, Docker).
• Understanding of security principles in front-end development.
• Experience working in Agile environments.
• Able to contribute to design discussions and propose innovative solutions.

Role Band & Level

Manager, 6
Salary: $136,000 to $175,000
Commensurate with experience