Software Engineer III - Frontend

About the Role:

We are seeking a skilled and experienced Software Engineer III to join our team and contribute to the development and maintenance of our React-based web applications. You will play a key role in building and improving our user interfaces, working closely with designers and backend engineers to deliver high-quality, performant, and scalable solutions. This position requires a strong understanding of React, best practices in frontend development, and a commitment to producing clean, well-documented code.

Responsibilities:

• Frontend Development: Develop and maintain React-based web applications usingour established design system. Implement new features and enhancements based on designs and requirements.
• Performance Optimization: Implement efficient and scalable solutions, prioritizing performance and site speed. Proactively identify and resolve performance bottlenecks.
• API Integration: Integrate with REST APIs using AJAX and other relevant technologies. Handle asynchronous operations and manage data efficiently.
• Code Quality: Write clean, well-documented, and testable code that adheres to our coding standards and best practices. Conduct thorough code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers.
• Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with designers, backend engineers, and product managers to understand requirements, provide technical input, and ensure a seamless integration of frontend and backend components.
• Design System Contribution: Contribute to the continuous improvement of our design system by identifying areas for improvement, proposing solutions, and implementing enhancements.
• Testing & Automation: Implement automated testing strategies using frameworks such as Jest and React Testing Library to ensure code quality and prevent regressions.
• Deployment & Infrastructure: Utilize and manage deployments on AWS (or similar cloud infrastructure). Understand CI/CD pipelines and contribute to their improvement.
• Knowledge Sharing: Actively participate in code reviews and knowledge sharing within the team. Mentor junior engineers and share expertise.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years of professional experience in frontend development with React.
• Strong understanding of JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and responsive design principles. Experience with modern JavaScript frameworks and libraries is highly beneficial (e.g., Redux, Zustand, Context API).
• Experience with RESTful APIs and AJAX.
• Proven experience working with design systems. Understanding of design system principles and best practices is essential.
• Experience with testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress).
• Proficiency in version control (Git).
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred). Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines is a significant advantage.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.