Senior Staff Engineer Frontend

Lendistry is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law. About the Role We are seeking an experienced and visionary Senior Staff Engineer Frontend to lead the design, development, and implementation of cutting‑edge web applications. The ideal candidate is a front‑end expert with deep expertise in modern web technologies, including React, and a passion for crafting exceptional user interfaces. Responsibilities Architect the front‑end architecture for complex web applications, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and performance. Evaluate and introduce new technologies, frameworks, and methodologies to improve the development process and product quality. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define technical requirements and provide guidance on the best front‑end practices. Develop high‑quality, responsive, and user‑friendly web applications using modern technologies with a strong focus on React. Integrate RESTful APIs effectively, ensuring smooth communication between the front‑end and back‑end services. Write clean, modular, and maintainable code, adhering to industry standards and best practices. Optimize web applications for maximum speed and scalability. Champion a user‑centric approach to web development, ensuring that applications provide an intuitive and engaging user experience. Collaborate closely with designers to implement pixel‑perfect interfaces and ensure design fidelity. Develop and maintain comprehensive unit and integration tests for front‑end components, ensuring robust and error‑free applications. Work closely with QA teams to identify and fix bugs, ensuring high‑quality releases. Mentor and guide junior engineers, providing technical direction, code reviews, and career development support. Lead by example, demonstrating best practices in front‑end development and setting high standards for code quality. Work closely with product managers, backend engineers, and other stakeholders to deliver features on time and with high quality. Clearly communicate technical concepts and decisions to non‑technical stakeholders. Participate in technical discussions, architecture reviews, and code reviews to ensure high standards across the team. Qualifications 6+ years of professional experience in front‑end development, with a focus on React and other modern JavaScript frameworks. Proven experience in architecting and building large‑scale web applications. Strong understanding of RESTful APIs and how to integrate them into front‑end applications. Experience with testing frameworks such as Jest, Mocha, or Cypress. Strong understanding of web performance optimization techniques and best practices. Passion for UI/UX design and a strong eye for detail. Experience mentoring and leading engineering teams, with a focus on growth and development. Excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, can convey complex technical concepts to various audiences. Preferred: Experience with TypeScript, Webpack, and other modern front‑end tools. Knowledge of backend technologies and how they interact with front‑end architecture. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices for front‑end applications. Contributions to open‑source projects or a strong presence in the front‑end development community. Benefits Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Generous Paid Time Off Birthday Day Off 12 Paid Company Holidays 401(k) Match FSA and HSA Paid Life Insurance Paid Disability Insurance Pet Insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Professional Development Courses In‑Office Snacks and Drinks Gym Facilities (LA & Tustin/CEC Offices) Compensation The US base salary range for this full‑time position is $111,200 – $185,000 annually. Salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by multiple factors such as job‑related skills, experience, and state of residence. Physical Requirement This is a stationary position that requires frequent sitting (approximately 95%), repetitive wrist motions, grasping, speaking, listening, close vision, and the ability to adjust focus. It may also require occasional standing, lifting, carrying of 20 lbs or less, walking, kneeling, bending/stooping, twisting, pulling/pushing, and reaching above the shoulder. Employees in this position must be physically able to efficiently perform the essential functions of the position. #J-18808-Ljbffr