M01 - Frontend Engineer

FPT Asia Pacific Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech firm in Singapore seeks an experienced Frontend Engineer proficient in React.js, Next.js, and TypeScript. This role involves building responsive applications, optimizing frontend performance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate has over 7 years of frontend experience and a strong background in DevOps practices. Competitive salary and career growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience in frontend development.
• Strong hands-on experience with React.js, Next.js, TypeScript.
• Deep understanding of browser behaviour and performance optimization.

Responsibilities

• Build responsive web applications using React.js and TypeScript.
• Develop scalable UI architectures and optimize frontend workloads.
• Integrate frontend with backend APIs and ensure compatibility with services.

Skills

React.js

Next.js

TypeScript

JavaScript (ES6+)

Frontend performance optimization

DevOps (CI/CD)

HTML5

CSS3

GitLab CI/CD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Jest

Cypress

Playwright

Job description

Key Responsibilities

1. Frontend Engineering

• Build highly responsive web applications using React.js / Next.js, TypeScript, and modern frontend patterns.
• Implement reusable components in alignment with SGTS Design System and UI standards.
• Ensure frontend performance, accessibility, and usability according to Digital Service Standards (DSS).

2. Application Architecture

• Develop modular, maintainable, and scalable UI architectures.
• Optimize frontend workloads through state management solutions such as Redux, Recoil, Zustand, etc.
• Design SSR/SSG solutions with Next.js to support SEO and performance requirements.

3. Integration & Collaboration

• Integrate frontend components with backend APIs (REST/GraphQL).
• Ensure seamless compatibility with SingPass Login, APIs, MyInfo integrations, and WOG infrastructure.
• Collaborate closely with backend, DevOps, and QA teams to ensure smooth end-to-end delivery.

4. Quality Assurance

• Implement frontend test automation: Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress, Playwright.
• Ensure pixel-perfect UI implementation aligned to design system components.
• Review PRs and ensure high code quality, secure coding, and performance standards.

5. DevOps & Deployment

• Implement frontend CI/CD pipelines on GitLab, including linting, builds, test suites, and deployments.
• Deploy applications to containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes) or serverless platforms.
• Monitor frontend performance using Lighthouse, Web Vitals, Sentry, and logging dashboards.

6. Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

• Mentor junior frontend engineers and enforce frontend best practices.
• Work closely with UX, product managers, and government stakeholders to refine requirements.
• Participate in agile ceremonies and contribute towards sprint planning and technical roadmap.

Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent.
• 7+ years experience in frontend development.
• Strong hands-on experience with React.js, Next.js, TypeScript, ES6+.
• Deep understanding of browser behaviour, performance optimization, caching, and security.
• Familiarity with SGTS tools, including:
  • WOG Design System / UI components
  • API Gateway consumption
  • GCC / GCC 2.0 hosting models
  • GitLab CI/CD
• Experience with HTML5, CSS3, SASS, modern styling frameworks (Tailwind, Material UI, Chakra UI).
• Strong experience integrating with backend microservices and authentication workflows.