Senior Frontend Engineer (Hybrid)

At Umpisa Inc., our mission is to make the Philippines be known globally as a tech hub. 

Umpisa Inc. is a progressive technology services company that partners with select industries, clients and people to work on pioneering and industry-changing solutions via digital transformation, modern software development and venture building.

We create a set of world-class and impactful products and solutions to help organizations and individuals live better lives. We offer demanding, challenging and rewarding careers in software development, product development, emerging technologies, and more for the right candidates.

Essential Skills:

• Aligns with our values: Excellence, Integrity, Professionalism, People Success, Customer Success, Fun, Innovation and Diversity
• Strong communication skills
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Excellent problem-solving ability
• Would like to work as part of a self-organizing Scrum team in a scaled agile framework
• Must be a self-starter and loves to collaborate with the team and client

Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Frontend Engineer with a strong focus on React.js, React Native, and other modern frontend frameworks to join our innovative team. In this role, you will be responsible for architecting, developing, and maintaining both web and hybrid mobile applications with a focus on modular, composable, and scalable solutions. You will be integral in driving the creation of dynamic user interfaces and experiences while working across multiple platforms and technologies. Your ability to deliver high-quality code and your expertise in frontend frameworks will play a pivotal role in developing applications that are robust, flexible, and efficient.

Key Responsibilities:

Frontend Architecture & Development:

• Lead the development and implementation of complex, high-performance web and hybrid mobile applications using React.js, React Native, and other frontend frameworks.
• Create composable components to drive efficiency, maintainability, and scalability across projects.
• Collaborate with design and backend teams to ensure a seamless and optimized user experience across web and mobile platforms.

Project Management

• Project Leadership: Lead frontend projects from conception through deployment, mentoring junior engineers and ensuring timely project completion.
• Task Estimation: Provide accurate estimations for project timelines and effort, with strong prioritization skills.
• Agile Methodology: Participate in Agile practices such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives, ensuring iterative progress and continuous delivery.
• Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for codebases to ensure long-term maintainability and clarity.

Cross-Platform Expertise:

• Develop and maintain hybrid mobile applications using React Native with experience integrating native components where necessary to optimize performance on both iOS and Android devices.
• Stay adaptable by utilizing other relevant frameworks or libraries when needed for specific project requirements.

Code Quality & Testing:

• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following modern best practices, including component-driven development and functional programming paradigms.
• Implement robust testing strategies, including unit testing to ensure high-quality deliverables.

Modularization & Composability:

• Lead the design and implementation of component-based architectures that facilitate reusability and ease of updates in large codebases.
• Break down complex features into smaller, self-contained, and reusable components, ensuring scalability and flexibility.

Optimization & Performance:

• Focus on performance optimization techniques such as lazy loading, code splitting, and caching to improve application speed and responsiveness on both web and mobile platforms.
• Ensure that all applications adhere to performance standards across multiple devices and operating systems.

Collaboration & Leadership:

• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including backend engineers, UI/UX designers, and product owners, to define and implement best-in-class solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

Innovation & Continuous Learning:

• Keep up-to-date with the latest developments in frontend technologies and frameworks, applying innovative solutions to improve development efficiency and product quality.
• Recommend and evaluate new tools, frameworks, and libraries that could enhance the development process and overall product architecture.

Experience:

• 7+ years of experience in frontend development, with an emphasis on React.js and React Native.
• Experience working with other frontend frameworks like Vue.js or Angular is highly desirable.
• Proven track record of developing scalable, modular, and reusable frontend components for large-scale applications.

Technical Skills:

• Advanced knowledge of JavaScript ES6, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, and modern frontend frameworks (React.js, React Native, Vue.js, Angular).
• Expertise in state management solutions.
• Strong knowledge of modularization, composability, and component-based architectures.
• Experience with RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and web services integration into frontend applications.
• Familiarity with cross-platform development tools and frameworks (e.g., React Native, Nativescript) is a plus.

Tools & Methodologies:

• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git), and automated testing frameworks (Jest, Cypress, Detox).
• Experience working in an Agile environment, including participation in sprint planning, scrum cadencies, and iterative development cycles.

Soft Skills:

• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with an ability to work effectively across teams and stakeholders.
• Proven leadership and mentorship abilities, with a passion for helping others grow and succeed.
• Problem-solving mindset with a focus on delivering high-quality, user-centric solutions.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).