Senior Front-End Engineer

About the Company:

Ouro is a global, vertically-integrated financial services and technology company dedicated to the delivery of innovative financial empowerment solutions to consumers worldwide. Ouro’s financial products and services span prepaid, debit, cross-border payments, and loyalty solutions for consumers and enterprise partners.

Ouro's flagship product Netspend provides prepaid and debit account solutions that connect customers with secure, convenient access to global payment networks so they can manage their money and make everyday purchases. With a nationwide U.S. retail network, customers can purchase and reload Netspend products at 130,000 reload points and over 100,000 distributing locations.

Since Ouro's founding in 1999 by industry pioneers Roy and Bertrand Sosa, Ouro products have processed billions of dollars in transaction volume and served millions of customers worldwide. The company is headquartered in Austin, Texas with regional offices around the world. Learn more at www.ouro.com.

About the role:

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Web Developer with deep expertise in React and Next.js to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in building high-quality, scalable web applications and will take ownership of both frontend development and architecture. 

As a Senior Developer, you will collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and other developers to deliver robust and performant solutions. Your ability to solve complex problems, optimize web performance, and mentor junior developers will be key to success in this role. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Design, develop, and maintain web applications using React and Next.js.

• Architect and optimize web pages for speed and scalability. 

• Build reusable components and front-end libraries for future use. 

• Implement server-side rendering and static site generation using Next.js.

• Collaborate with the backend team to integrate APIs and ensure seamless front-end and back-end communication. 

• Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs and implement pixel-perfect user interfaces. 

• Work with product teams to build features that improve user engagement and satisfaction. 

• Troubleshoot, debug, and upgrade existing systems. 

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior developers. 

• Stay up-to-date with the latest web development trends, frameworks, and tools.

  Requirements: 

• 5+ years of professional experience in web development. 

• Strong proficiency in React.js and the Next.js framework. 

• Solid understanding of JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, Tailwind and TypeScript.

• Experience with server-side rendering (SSR) and static site generation (SSG).Familiarity with state management libraries (e.g., Redux, Context API). Proficient with version control systems like Git. 

• Experience with modern build tools and package managers (e.g., Webpack, Babel, NPM/Yarn). 

• Familiarity with API integration (REST, GraphQL). 

• Strong understanding of web performance optimization techniques. 

• Knowledge of testing frameworks (e.g., Playwright, Jest, Cypress). 

• Ability to work in an Agile environment, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and deliver high-quality code under tight deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience with Next.js API routes and serverless functions. 

• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Vercel) and CI/CD pipelines.

• Experience with modern CSS frameworks (e.g., Tailwind, Styled Components).

• Knowledge of SEO best practices for React and Next.js applications.

• Contributions to open-source projects or a portfolio of personal projects.