About the role
Role
We are looking for a senior software engineer to own the creation, design, and maintenance of web applications at our company. The current applications are written in Typescript using React as a framework, served through Next.js, and using React Query. You will work in an environment that is fast paced, has little technical debt, and utilizes the latest technologies.
Responsibilities
Own the technical vision and architecture for our web applications.
Lead end-to-end development of new user-facing features.
Break fuzzy ideas into clear specs, edge cases, phased plans.
Build intuitive and responsive UIs from Figma mocks.
Optimize application performance, focusing on Core Web Vitals.
Evolve React/Next.js structure: routing, state, and code‑split rules
Define React Query caching, retries, and optimistic updates.
Build a cross‑platform component library with Storybook.
Iteratively work with design and product leadership to create a delightful experience.
Represent engineering in roadmap; balance value, effort, and risk.
Rapid‑prototype UI/UX to de‑risk big bets with design.
Qualifications
5+ years of experience as a software engineer
3+ years of experience building and shipping web applications with React and Next.js.
Strong knowledge of TypeScript, React, and React Native.
Experience creating websites from Figma mocks.
Solid understanding of UI/UX design principles.
A keen eye for detail, particularly in ensuring UI elements' visual quality and interactivity.
Experience with ‘polishing’ UI in collaboration with a designer.
Experience with testing frameworks (Jest, Detox, etc.).
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