Senior Developer, Front End (New Marketplace Development)

CompAsia; Selangor; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable tech company in Selangor is seeking a talented Frontend Developer to join their team. You will be responsible for building intuitive and responsive user interfaces for their eCommerce platform using React. The role involves collaborating with backend developers, designers, and product managers to enhance customer shopping experiences. Candidates should have over 4 years of experience with React and familiarity with APIs, CSS preprocessors, and headless CMS solutions. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience building frontend applications with React.
• Experience consuming RESTful APIs and integrating with backend services.
• Familiarity with CSS preprocessors and modern CSS techniques.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-quality, reusable, and scalable React components.
• Collaborate with backend developers to integrate APIs.
• Optimize frontend performance for fast load times.

Skills

React

RESTful APIs

Sass

Redux

Git

Tools

Sanity

Strapi

Contentful

Job description

Senior Developer, Front End (New Marketplace Development)

We’re looking for a talented Frontend Developer to join our team and build intuitive, responsive, and engaging user interfaces for our eCommerce platform using React. You will collaborate closely with backend developers (MedusaJS), designers, and product managers to deliver seamless shopping experiences that delight customers.

Key Responsibilities

Develop high-quality, reusable, and scalable React components for an eCommerce storefront.

Collaborate with backend developers to integrate APIs from MedusaJS, ensuring smooth data flow and user experience.

Optimize frontend performance for fast load times and smooth interactions.

Participate in UI/UX discussions and help translate designs into functional components.

Integrate and customize headless CMS tools to manage dynamic content effectively.

Write unit and integration tests to ensure frontend code quality.

Work with product managers and designers to gather requirements and deliver new features.

Maintain clear documentation of frontend architecture, components, and workflows.

Required Skills & Qualifications

4+ years of experience building frontend applications with React.

Experience consuming RESTful APIs and integrating with backend services.

Familiarity with CSS preprocessors (Sass, LESS) and modern CSS techniques (Flexbox, Grid).

Experience working with headless CMS platforms such as Sanity, Strapi, Contentful, or similar.

Experience with state management libraries like Redux, Context API, or similar.

Basic understanding of backend concepts, especially headless eCommerce platforms like MedusaJS.

Proficient in Git version control and collaborative workflows.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with TypeScript in React projects.

Familiarity with testing frameworks such as Jest, React Testing Library, or Cypress.

Exposure to GraphQL and advanced CMS integrations.

Knowledge of accessibility best practices (WCAG).

Experience working in Agile/Scrum teams.