Lead Frontend Engineer

Important Information

Experience: +8 years

Job Mode: Full-time

Work Mode: Work from home

Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and passionate Technical Frontend Developer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience developing scalable and high-performance web applications using modern frontend technologies. You will work closely with designers, backend developers, and product managers to deliver exceptional user experiences.

This person will work on a 'Viewer' component of a 'camera feed / surveillance' project.

This person will initially start the project by themselves, until we identify the right team sizing needed, when they will need to help us onboard and lead less experience developers

Responsibilities and Duties

• Develop and maintain responsive, high-performance web applications using React, TypeScript, HTML, and CSS.
• Utilize React Hooks, Context API, and Class Components for legacy support.
• Implement state management using Redux to ensure seamless user interactions.
• Create visually appealing and user-friendly interfaces with Material-UI (MUI) and Styled-Components.
• Ensure applications are optimized for performance and scalability across various devices.
• Collaborate with backend developers to integrate REST APIs effectively.
• Utilize development tools like Git & GitHub (GitFlow, branching, pull requests), Webpack, Vite, ESLint, and Prettier to maintain clean and efficient code.
• Maintain a strong understanding of Node.js and Express.js for full-stack development purposes.
• Participate in code reviews, provide constructive feedback, and follow best development practices.
• Stay updated with the latest trends and advancements in frontend development.

Qualifications and Skills

• Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and TypeScript.
• Strong experience with React and its ecosystem, including Hooks and Context API.
• Familiarity with Class Components for maintaining legacy codebases.
• Hands-on experience with Redux for state management.
• Familiarity with testing frameworks such as Jest, React Testing Library, or Cypress.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
• Expertise in Responsive Web Design to ensure cross-device compatibility.
• Experience working with Material-UI (MUI) and Styled-Components for UI styling.
• Solid understanding of Git & GitHub workflows, including branching strategies and pull requests.
• Experience with Webpack and Vite for module bundling and project builds.
• Knowledge of ESLint and Prettier to enforce code quality and formatting standards.
• Basic understanding of Node.js and Express.js to collaborate with backend teams.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or in a team.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.

About Encora
Encora is a global company that offers Software and Digital Engineering solutions. Our practices include Cloud Services, Product Engineering & Application Modernization, Data & Analytics, Digital Experience & Design Services, DevSecOps, Cybersecurity, Quality Engineering, AI & LLM Engineering, among others. 

At Encora, we hire professionals based solely on their skills and do not discriminate based on age, disability, religion, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, or nationality.