• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
• Proven experience as a Front End Developer, with a strong focus on React and component-based architecture
• Extensive experience in implementing and maintaining Design Language Systems (DLS)
• Strong understanding of responsive design principles
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• A proven track record to work both independently and as part of a larger team
• Working knowledge of jQuery and Bootstrap frameworks
• Advanced proficiency in HTML, CSS, and vanilla JavaScript
• Strong understanding of web fundamentals such as HTTP and the browser render lifecycles
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams

Desirable

• In this pivotal Senior Front End Engineer role at Affinipay, you will help lead the designing and implementation of our Component Library, which is fundamental to our Design Language System (DLS).
• Your duties will encompass creating and maintaining reusable components that adhere to ATOMIC design principles, guiding engineering teams in their adoption, and working closely with our User Experience/Product Design organization to ensure seamless integration
• To excel in this role, you will bring extensive Front End experience, enabling you to support our DLS and mentor junior developers in industry best practices.
• Additionally, you will assist in integrating components into a variety of technical stacks and actively contribute to our Front End Community of Practice (COP).
• By sharing insights on emerging trends and technologies, you will promote best practices across the company, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation
• Develop and maintain reusable UI components primarily using React, adhering to our Design Language System (DLS) standards
• Implement and help integrate UI components driven by our DLS into our suite of existing products
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers, product managers, and other developers to create intuitive and visually appealing user interfaces
• Vet the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs to ensure maintainability and design consistency across the product suite and within the context of our Component Library
• Deeply understand core web fundamentals, allowing you to optimize components for maximum performance and scalability
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code
• Regularly participate in code reviews and provide constructive feedback to peers
• Mentor junior developers both one-on-one as well as via our Community of Practice to promote knowledge sharing across our teams
• Foster an innovative environment, encouraging the adoption of new technologies and best practices
• Stay up-to-date with emerging trends and technologies in front end development and DLS