Software Engineer

Overview

Job Title: Frontend Engineer

Job Summary: We are looking for a passionate Frontend Engineer with 2 to 4 years of experience to build high-quality, scalable, and user-friendly web applications. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to bring ideas to life using modern JavaScript frameworks, maintaining best-in-class UI standards, performance, and code quality.

Website: https://www.thealteroffice.com/about

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain modern, high-performance, and responsive web applications using JavaScript frameworks such as React, Vue, or Next.js.
• Translate product designs from tools like Figma into pixel-perfect, accessible, and consistent UI components.
• Build reusable components and contribute to shared design systems or UI libraries.
• Manage state effectively using tools like Redux, Zustand, or Context API.
• Ensure applications are responsive, cross-browser compatible, and adhere to accessibility standards (WCAG).
• Optimize frontend performance using tools like Lighthouse, Web Vitals, and browser profiling.
• Use TypeScript to write type-safe and scalable code.
• Write unit, integration, and E2E tests using frameworks like Jest, Testing Library, Cypress, or Playwright.
• Work with backend teams to design APIs and ensure efficient, secure frontend-backend integration.
• Implement frontend security best practices, such as XSS protection and CSP.
• Use tools like Tailwind CSS, Framer Motion, and Styled Components for rapid, modern UI development.
• Contribute to CI/CD workflows, version control using Git, and deploy applications using platforms like Vercel, Netlify, or Firebase.
• Participate in code reviews, share knowledge, and help drive technical excellence across the team.

Requirements:

• 2 to 4 years of experience building and shipping frontend applications in a professional setting.
• Proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, and CSS3, with a strong understanding of modern frontend architecture.
• Hands-on experience with at least one JavaScript framework/library (React preferred).
• Strong knowledge of TypeScript and state management tools.
• Solid understanding of UI/UX best practices, including responsive design, performance, and accessibility.
• Experience with testing methodologies and automation tools.
• Familiarity with design systems, component libraries, and modern build/deployment tools (Webpack, Vite, Vercel, etc.).
• Comfortable working in agile teams, collaborating with designers, product managers, and backend engineers.