Star is a global technology consulting firm that integrates strategy, design, and engineering services.
Front End Developer, Staff Engineer
Location
Philippines
Posted
70 days ago
Salary
0
Seniority
Lead
Job Description
Front End Developer, Staff Engineer
Star
• Hands-on development of user-focused immersive, responsive web applications; advocating for clean code, testing, process refinements, and continuous improvements • Leverage advanced TypeScript/JavaScript frameworks (Angular, Vue, Svelte, React, etc) as well as modern styling frameworks (Tailwind, MUI, CSS Modules, etc) • Work on all aspects of web products, including implementation of the design wireframes, animation/motion, business logic, interfaces to the backend APIs, incorporating analytics & SEO, performance and security • Implement pixel-perfect UI/UX designs, maintaining high standards of quality and attention to detail • Optimize user interfaces for performance, scalability, and accessibility, ensuring a seamless user experience across devices and screen sizes • Define, validate, implement, and test your approach to building scalable and performant software. Apply coding best practices in responsive web design across the team. • Demonstrate your proven record in building large frontend applications focused on scalability, performance, and accessibility (a11y) • Collaborate with our design and product teams to identify and implement innovative technology solutions that enhance customer experiences and drive conversion • Develop, and maintain reusable web software components/libraries for internal use to maximize development efficiency • Quickly prototype proof-of-concept features and applications based on requirements. • Mentor developers through code reviews and technical leadership, and lead projects with engineering and product teams. • Act as a product evangelist with a deep curiosity about technology trends • Complete assigned tasks in a timely manner within project constraints • Cultivate a collaborative working environment and a culture of technical ownership
Job Requirements
- 10-15 years of hands-on experience building web applications using TypeScript (NextJS, React)
- Experience in building reusable code and libraries.
- Experience building rapid prototypes and creating PoC solutions.
- Collaborate with cross functional teams to understand challenges and identify solutions for innovation.
- Lead brainstorming sessions to generate new ideas and concepts.
- Stay updated with emerging technologies and industry trends to inspire new ideas and approaches.
- Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3 and Javascript ES6
- Proven record of building large frontend applications with focus on scalability, performance and accessibility (a11y)
- Proficiency in Bootstrap, SCSS and Tailwind CSS is a must.
- Experience using component library like Radix UI, ShadCN
- Experience with API integrations including REST and GraphQL
- Experience building cross browser compatibility applications that work seamlessly across all browsers
- Experience with at least one headless CMS (Contentful, Sanity, or similar) with SSR
- Experience collaborating effectively within an agile development environment
- Solid foundation in building scalable and performant systems
- Experience with CSS animations and transitions, WebGL
- Expert understanding of web accessibility with animations
- BS or MS in Computer Science or equivalent
Benefits
- work from home
- mentoring opportunities
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