Lead frontend development using React.js and TypeScript, design component-driven architecture and design systems, enforce best practices, optimize performance and accessibility, integrate with REST/GraphQL backends, implement testing and CI/CD, and collaborate with product and design teams.
- 7+ years of professional experience in frontend development, with 3+ years using React.js.
- Implement frontend solutions using React.js, TypeScript, and modern web technologies.
- Strong proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, and responsive design.
- Expertise in state management libraries (Redux, Zustand, Recoil, or MobX).
- Solid understanding of frontend architecture, component-driven development, and design systems.
- Experience with testing frameworks (Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress).
- Strong familiarity with build tools (Webpack, Vite, Babel) and version control (Git/GitHub).
- Define and enforce best practices in frontend development, including performance optimization, accessibility, maintainability, and security.
- Collaborate closely with product managers and designers to translate business and UX requirements into robust technical solutions.
- Establish and maintain frontend architecture standards, component libraries, and design systems.
- Ensure seamless integration with backend APIs (REST or GraphQL) and microservices.
- Participate in sprint planning, estimation, and roadmap development.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across teams and communicate complex technical concepts clearly.
- Understanding of performance optimization, web accessibility (a11y), and cross-browser compatibility.
- Stay ahead of industry trends and proactively recommend improvements to frontend workflows and processes.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps workflows.
- Good to have - Experience with Next.js, Server-Side Rendering (SSR), and Static Site Generation (SSG).
Compensation, Benefits and Duration
Minimum Compensation: USD 38,000
Maximum Compensation: USD 133,000
Compensation is based on actual experience and qualifications of the candidate. The above is a reasonable and a good faith estimate for the role.
Medical, vision, and dental benefits, 401k retirement plan, variable pay/incentives, paid time off, and paid holidays are available for full time employees.
This position is not available for independent contractors
No applications will be considered if received more than 120 days after the date of this post
Photon New York, New York, USA Office
New York, United States
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