Senior Software Engineer - Frontend

Faros • San Mateo, CA

15d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a skilled and experienced Front-End Developer to join our team. Your primary responsibility will be the development and maintenance of the frontend of our SaaS product, utilizing modern web development technologies and best practices. However, we highly value candidates who are able to learn about other parts of the stack to gain a holistic understanding of our system.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field
• Proven 5+ years of experience as a front-end developer
• Strong experience with modern web development frameworks (Next.js & React preferred)
• Strong understanding of CSS
• Strong understanding of JavaScript or TypeScript (Typescript preferred)
• Experience with architecting and designing scalable and performant front-end solutions
• Experience with testing and debugging tools (Jest, Cypress preferred)
• Knowledge of software development methodologies and best practices
• Strong problem-solving skills, with an emphasis on product development
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

• Experience with cloud computing platforms, such as AWS
• Experience with continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines
• Experience with enterprise authentication/authorization workflows
• Experience with microservices architecture
• Experience interacting with customers (showcasing work, help debugging, etc)

Responsibilities

• Development of front-end solutions for our SaaS product, using modern web development technologies and best practices.
• Work with designers and back-end developers to create a seamless user experience.
• Optimize the front-end for performance and accessibility.
• Integrate with open-source solutions.
• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade software components as necessary.
• Conduct testing and validation to ensure software performance and reliability.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and technologies in front-end development.
• Review code contributions from external contractors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior