Principal Frontend Engineer

Title: Principal Frontend Engineer - Core

Location: Southwestern U.S. Region / Remote
Employment Type: Full-Time/ Perm

Description:
As a Principal Frontend Engineer, you will play a key role as a technical leader within the frontend development team, focusing on the design, development, and optimization of user interfaces that support company growth and user engagement. This role combines hands-on coding, architectural planning, and team leadership to deliver scalable, high-performing frontend solutions that align with both technical and business goals. You will work with cross-functional teams, mentor junior developers, and shape the technical vision and strategy for frontend products.
In this position, you will architect and develop high-quality, responsive web applications designed to enhance the user experience. Collaborating with product managers, designers, and backend engineers, you will implement solutions utilizing modern frontend technologies and frameworks. Your expertise in frontend architecture, along with your strong knowledge of JavaScript and frontend frameworks, will drive the development of intuitive and engaging user interfaces.

Responsibilities:
Lead the design and development of responsive web interfaces, ensuring smooth integration with backend services and APIs.
Optimize frontend build processes and deployment workflows, enhancing application performance, minimizing technical debt, and improving user experience across platforms.
Define and implement a comprehensive testing strategy for frontend code, ensuring robust code quality and early detection of issues.
Work with UX/UI designers and product managers to bring design concepts to life, creating user interfaces that align with business objectives.
Mentor and guide frontend developers, fostering a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and best practices.
Facilitate technical discussions, contributing expertise in frontend architecture, design patterns, and modern frameworks.
Conduct code reviews to uphold coding standards and deliver maintainable, scalable frontend solutions.
Take ownership of complex frontend projects, managing timelines and proactively identifying and mitigating potential risks.
Stay informed of industry trends and emerging technologies, applying new knowledge to enhance the company's web offerings.
Introduce new tools, methodologies, and practices to improve frontend development efficiency and quality.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot technical issues, ensuring high application reliability and performance.
Promote adherence to company standards, maintaining product quality and safeguarding company reputation.
Adapt to flexible work hours as needed to meet business goals, including possible travel and support for additional duties.

Required Skills:
Extensive experience delivering high-quality, scalable web applications, with a strong foundation in frontend architecture, performance optimization, and responsive design.
Advanced proficiency in modern frontend frameworks and libraries, a deep understanding of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, and familiarity with frontend build and optimization techniques.
Strong problem-solving abilities to address complex frontend challenges and create innovative, user-focused solutions.
Proven leadership and mentoring skills with a background guiding development teams in creating high-performance, accessible, and visually appealing applications.
Excellent communication skills, able to explain frontend concepts and technical decisions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Proficiency in best practices for frontend performance, including techniques like code splitting and lazy loading.
Adaptable to a fast-paced, evolving environment, with a strong interest in emerging frontend technologies and practices.

Desired Skills:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field; Master's degree preferred.
8+ years of professional experience in frontend development, specializing in high-quality, scalable web applications.
4+ years in a senior or lead engineering role with demonstrated project management skills.
Extensive knowledge of frontend frameworks and libraries, including a solid foundation in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
Proven track record in frontend optimization and best practices for responsive, accessible design.
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, including UX/UI designers and backend engineers, to create cohesive solutions.

Compensation:
Pay Range: 00 per yea

Benefits:
A comprehensive benefits package is offered; reach out to your Mitchell Martin Recruiter Karthik Vudayagiri, for more details.
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