Senior Front-End Engineer

Role Description

We are seeking a skilled Front-End Engineer with strong experience in building modern, scalable web applications using React and TypeScript. The ideal candidate is proficient in component-driven architecture, GraphQL client integration, state management, and front-end DevOps practices.

• Design, develop, and maintain React applications using TypeScript, with a focus on performance, accessibility, and maintainability.
• Build efficient GraphQL operations.
• Develop reusable, well-tested UI components and maintain a consistent design system.
• Deploy releases and hotfixes to production environments.
• Debug issues in production or development environments.
• Write unit/integration tests as part of each feature/bug fix.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with back-end engineers and product stakeholders to deliver robust and maintainable systems.
• Apply front-end best practices for performance, accessibility, security, and code quality.
• Participate in code reviews, contribute to engineering standards, and support continuous improvement across the team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in front-end software development.
• Strong proficiency with TypeScript and React.
• Experience with GraphQL clients (Apollo Client or equivalent) and consuming API schemas.
• Solid understanding of component architecture, state management patterns, and modern React paradigms.
• Familiarity with AWS-hosted front-end infrastructure (S3, CloudFront, API Gateway).
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and version control workflows.
• Able to perform root cause analysis on issues within the application.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments with cross-functional teams.

Requirements

• Familiarity with AWS CDK or IaC for front-end infrastructure configuration.
• Performance optimization techniques (code splitting, lazy loading, caching strategies).
• Accessibility standards (WCAG 2.1 AA / 508 compliance).
• FedRAMP or other certification knowledge.

Benefits

• Base Salary: $100,000 - $140,000
• Final compensation will depend on factors such as geographic location, experience, and qualifications.
• In-person interview process requires one meeting, typically the final interview. Travel and accommodations will be provided.
• Though predominantly remote, infrequent office visits will be required, typically quarterly. All travel costs for these visits will be covered by Unison.