Senior Front-end Web Developer

Summary

We are seeking a Senior Front-end Web Developer to join a fast-paced team building highly scalable web-based eCommerce applications. This role focuses on delivering robust, performant front-end experiences using React, Next.js, strong HTML/CSS, Browser APIs and modern JavaScript (ES6), while collaborating across development, operations and product teams.

You will work in a distributed, cloud-based environment leveraging AWS services and work end-to-end from design and implementation through release management and production troubleshooting. The position is well-suited for engineers with a DevOps mindset who enjoy solving problems, driving releases, and improving delivery quality, and who can operate with a strong ownership mindset and limited day-to-day supervision.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement responsive, accessible front-end features using React, HTML, CSS and Browser APIs.
• Develop client-side logic and integrations using modern JavaScript (ES6) and Node.js where required.
• Build and maintain components and pages for scalable web-based eCommerce applications.
• Collaborate with backend, QA and product teams to break down stories into technical tasks and plan sprints.
• Participate actively in scrum ceremonies and engage in technical discussions with curiosity and clarity.
• Conduct and participate in regular code reviews to ensure code quality, performance and standards adherence.
• Manage and execute release processes to ensure smooth, controlled deployments.
• Troubleshoot production issues, follow code through production operation, and resolve post-release problems.
• Implement and optimize CDN and caching strategies to improve performance.
• Work within a distributed cloud environment using AWS services and related infrastructure.
• Solve problems and deliver results in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment.

Requirements

• 5+ years of software engineering experience, with strong senior-level front-end development experience.
• Proficient with React and Next.js, and in-depth knowledge of HTML, CSS and Browser APIs.
• Excellent knowledge of JavaScript (ES6) and Node.js.
• Experience working in a distributed cloud-based environment with AWS technologies such as S3, ECS, EC2, Lambda, ALB, Route53 and CloudFormation.
• Prior experience designing and implementing highly scalable web-based eCommerce applications.
• Experience with CDN and caching technologies.
• DevOps mentality with practical experience in CD/CI and following code through production operation and troubleshooting releases.
• Track record of solving problems and delivering results in a fast-evolving environment.
• Hands-on experience working in an AI-native development environment, proactively leveraging AI-assisted development tools as part of the software development lifecycle.
• Familiarity with Spec-Driven Development, including the ability to work from clear technical specifications and translate requirements into production-ready implementations.
• Strong ownership mindset and demonstrated ability to operate as a self-starter with limited day-to-day supervision.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to present complex ideas and influence stakeholders, with particular emphasis on clear, proactive asynchronous communication within distributed teams.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Experience participating in sprint planning, technical design breakdowns, and scrum ceremonies.
• Courage and curiosity to verbally engage within team settings during Scrum ceremonies.
• Experience participating in regular code reviews and ensuring code quality, performance, and adherence to coding standards.
• Experience managing software releases and ensuring smooth and controlled deployments.