Job Description:
We are seeking a highly experienced Lead Front-end Engineer to take ownership of the front-end development process, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, scalable, and maintainable software solutions.
This individual will join our engineering team to architect and implement robust, performant React components that deliver exceptional user experiences with our product.
The ideal candidate will be someone who loves understanding the 'why' behind what they're building, heavily focusing on how a feature ties into the user journey, how it impacts performance, and what happens next once it's live.
This role is ideal for those who love to ask questions, spot gaps, and bring ideas to the table in a fast-paced, Agile environment.
Key Responsibilities:
* Architect and implement robust, performant React components
* Collaborate with product, design, and backend teams to build features
* Ensure delivery of high-quality, scalable, and maintainable software solutions
Requirements:
* 8+ years of professional software development experience with at least 5 years focused on front-end technologies
* Proven track record building and maintaining production React apps at scale
* Deep understanding of modern JavaScript (ES6+) and TypeScript
* Expert knowledge of React hooks, context API, and state management solutions
* Mastery of component library development and UI/UX implementation
Technical Requirements:
* Advanced proficiency in React.js with demonstrated experience building complex applications
* Strong expertise with Chakra UI component library and design systems
* Experience with Vite build tooling and modern front-end optimization techniques
* Proven knowledge with Sentry error monitoring and performance tracking
* Experience with CI/CD workflows using GitHub Actions and GCP Cloud Build
* In-depth knowledge of GraphQL client implementations (Apollo or similar), including codegen
* Hands on experience with architecture patterns like Feature Sliced Design (FSD)
* Strong understanding of web performance optimization and responsive design principles
* Experience working in highly collaborative Agile development environments
Nice to Have:
* Prior experience in the messaging space
* Worked for a fast moving startup
* Experience with React Native