Senior Front End Developer

P4 Front End Developer  

Classification:  Exempt 

Reports to:  

Job Description 

POSITION SUMMARY 

We are seeking a skilled Front-End Developer with expertise in React to join our development team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining user interfaces, integrating with our Django backend, and ensuring seamless user experiences. You will collaborate closely with our backend developers, designers, and product managers to deliver high-quality applications. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:   

• Develop and maintain user interfaces using React.js. 

• Collaborate with backend developers to integrate APIs and ensure seamless data flow. 

• Manage application state using Redux and related libraries (e.g., Redux Toolkit, Redux Thunk). 

• Optimize components for maximum performance across a variety of devices and browsers. 

• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following best practices. 

• Participate in code reviews to maintain code quality and share knowledge with the team. 

• Troubleshoot and debug issues to improve application performance and usability. 

• Designers and translate wireframes and mockups into responsive, interactive features. 

• Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs. 

• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub or similar tooling 

• Automate build, test, and deployment processes for backend applications. 

• Ensure application reliability and performance through proactive monitoring and troubleshooting. 

• Provide robust operational support for the application, troubleshooting and resolving issues to minimize downtime. 

SUPPLEMENTAL JOB FUNCTIONS:   

Performs additional duties as directed. 

Qualifications 

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:   

• Bachelor's degree with five (5) or more years work experience  

• 4+ years of experience in Front end development with React. 

• Relevant certifications in AWS or related technologies are a plus. 

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES:  

• Proven experience as a Front-End Developer or similar role. 

• Strong proficiency in JavaScript, including DOM manipulation and the JavaScript object model. 

• Thorough understanding of React.js and its core principles. 

• Experience with popular React.js workflows (such as Redux or Context API). 

• Familiarity with Redux and state management patterns. 

• Experience with RESTful APIs and integrating frontend applications with backend services. 

• Knowledge of modern authorization mechanisms, such as JSON Web Token. 

• Proficient in HTML5, CSS3, and responsive design principles. 

• Experience with TypeScript and Familiarity with GraphQL. 

• Knowledge of testing frameworks and tools (e.g., Jest, Enzyme, React Testing Library). 

• Understanding of SEO principles and ensuring that applications adhere to them. 

• Experience with version control systems, such as Git. 

• Understanding of security best practices and compliance standards. 

• Experience with Sentry for error tracking and monitoring. 

• Familiarity with AWS services, especially those used in conjunction with Django. 

• Knowledge of Docker and containerization technologies. 

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:   

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