Job Description

Sr Front-End Developer

This position is responsible for:

• Delivery of new technical features for a unique cybersecurity SaaS solution designed for small business customers as well as individuals.
• The design, implementation (write high quality and secure code), and test application software.
• Troubleshooting, debugging, maintaining and improving existing software.
• Working closely with the team to scope engineering requirements for a particular feature.
• Continuously helping to improve our engineering culture, including practices and processes.

Programming

• Writes and delivers clean and maintainable code which is well tested.
• Implements front-end UI components using TypeScript and React Framework.
• Implements RESTful API endpoints using TypeScript and Node.JS.
• Participates in peer code reviews to help maintain the quality of delivered code and to help adhere to the engineering best practices.
• Collaborate with developers to build reusable code and libraries for future use.
• Implements software security requirements.

Software Design

• Design API endpoints for a feature, define schemas, and generate documentation.
• Design reusable and scalable React components for the front-end UI.
• Work closely with fellow engineers, the Product Manager, and UX Designer to scope engineering requirements and timelines for a feature.
• Make sound software design decisions keeping customer experience on the forefront.
• Consistently creates optimal design adhering to architectural best practices.
• Considers system performance, scalability, and reliability when defining technical designs.
• Anticipates and communicates blocker and delays before they require escalation.

Test and Maintain Software

• Delivers well-tested code.
• Writes unit tests for the RESTful APIs and the front-end components.
• Fixes bugs and performance issues in the software.
• Fixes security vulnerabilities in the software.
• Occasionally be on-call to resolve customer issues and address server alerts as needed.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, or equivalent work experience
• 5+ years of experience in software engineering
• Experience writing code in JavaScript/Typescript, HTML5, CSS3 or related application
• Experience with front end technologies and frameworks, preferably with React

Experience with application, network and cloud security

Knowledge and Skills:

• Computer science fundamentals and strong problem solving and analytical skills.
• Familiarity with version control systems (Git, SVN, etc.).
• Understanding of agile software development lifecycle and devops principles.
• API design and development experience. Node JS experience desired.
• Preferred ability to write unit tests. Ideally has experience working with some testing frameworks such as Mocha, Jest, etc.
• Experience with building and architecting microservices
• Preferred understanding of SaaS (Software as a Service) product architectures, AWS/Azure/Google Cloud Stack, and networking.
• Required strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate and explain technical decisions made.

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