Overview

A Front-End Engineer is responsible for building the visual and interactive aspects of web applications that users engage with directly. They translate design concepts and user experience (UX) wireframes into functional, efficient, and scalable code. The role blends creativity with technical expertise to deliver smooth, high-performance, and responsive interfaces.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain user-facing features using modern front-end frameworks (e.g., React, Vue.js, Angular).
• Collaborate with designers, product managers, and back-end engineers to implement and optimize new features.
• Ensure responsive design across devices and browsers.
• Optimize application performance for speed and scalability.
• Integrate APIs and work closely with back-end systems.
• Maintain code quality through testing, reviews, and adherence to style guidelines.
• Troubleshoot and debug front-end issues.
• Stay current with emerging technologies and front-end development trends.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript (ES6+).
• Hands-on experience with front-end frameworks like React (often preferred), Vue.js, or Angular.
• Familiarity with version control systems (Git, GitHub/GitLab).
• Understanding of RESTful APIs and asynchronous request handling.
• Experience with build tools (Webpack, Vite, or similar).
• Knowledge of testing frameworks (Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress, etc.).
• Experience with responsive design and cross-browser compatibility.
• Familiarity with UX/UI principles.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with TypeScript.
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes.
• Exposure to design systems or component libraries (e.g., Material UI, Tailwind CSS, shadcn/ui).
• Experience with performance profiling and accessibility compliance (WCAG).
• Knowledge of state management tools (Redux, Zustand, Recoil, etc.).