Founding Front-End Software Engineer – Senior/Staff

Jobtailor; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in New York, NY is seeking a skilled front-end engineer to design and develop scalable, high-performance front-end applications, delivering delightful UI/UX experiences.

You will collaborate with product designers, backend engineers, and founders to align on vision, implement component libraries, and advance state management, API integrations, and client-side logic. Strong knowledge of React, Vue, Angular, or Svelte and SSR tools like Next.js or Nuxt.js is essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of front-end development experience with a strong track record of shipping user-facing products.
• Expertise in modern JavaScript frameworks, including React, Vue.js, Angular, or Svelte.
• Strong proficiency in HTML, CSS, TypeScript, and JavaScript (ES6+).
• Experience integrating RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and WebSockets.
• Knowledge of state management libraries such as Redux, Zustand, Recoil, Vuex, or MobX.
• Familiarity with server-side rendering and static site generation, including Next.js or Nuxt.js.
• Strong understanding of web performance optimization, accessibility (a11y), and security best practices.
• Proficiency with Git, CI/CD workflows, and front-end testing frameworks such as Jest, Cypress, or Playwright.
• Experience in early-stage startup environments or small, fast-moving teams is a plus.
• Ability to submit a complete and verifiable LinkedIn URL; Resume/CV submission in PDF format; location preference in application form.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop scalable, high-performance front-end applications
• Build intuitive, responsive, and visually engaging UI/UX experiences
• Optimize front-end performance, accessibility, and responsiveness
• Collaborate with product designers, backend engineers, and founders to align on vision and execution
• Develop component libraries and reusable front-end architecture for scalable applications
• Implement and maintain state management, API integrations, and client-side logic
• Define best practices for front-end development, code quality, and UI testing

Skills

Front-End Development

React

Vue.js

Angular

Svelte

HTML

CSS

TypeScript

JavaScript ES6+

RESTful APIs

GraphQL

WebSockets

Redux

Next.js

Nuxt.js

Tools

Git

CI/CD

Jest

Cypress

Playwright

Next.js

Nuxt.js

Job description

• Design and develop scalable, high-performance front-end applications
• Build intuitive, responsive, and visually engaging UI/UX experiences
• Optimize front-end performance, accessibility, and responsiveness
• Collaborate with product designers, backend engineers, and founders to align on vision and execution
• Develop component libraries and reusable front-end architecture for scalable applications
• Implement and maintain state management, API integrations, and client-side logic
• Define best practices for front-end development, code quality, and UI testing

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in front-end development with a strong track record of shipping user-facing products
• Expertise in modern JavaScript frameworks, including React, Vue.js, Angular, or Svelte
• Strong proficiency in HTML, CSS, TypeScript, and JavaScript (ES6+)
• Experience integrating RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and WebSockets
• Knowledge of state management libraries such as Redux, Zustand, Recoil, Vuex, or MobX
• Familiarity with server-side rendering and static site generation, including Next.js or Nuxt.js
• Strong understanding of web performance optimization, accessibility (a11y), and security best practices
• Proficiency with Git, CI/CD workflows, and front-end testing frameworks such as Jest, Cypress, or Playwrite
• Experience in early-stage startup environments or small, fast-moving teams is a plus
• Ability to submit a complete and verifiable LinkedIn URL
• Resume/CV submission required; PDF format preferred
• Current or preferred working location required on the application form

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in front-end development with a focus on modern JavaScript frameworks, performance optimization, and UI/UX design. Proficient in building scalable applications and integrating APIs while adhering to best practices in code quality and testing.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Front-End Development
• React, Vue.js, Angular, Svelte
• HTML, CSS, TypeScript, JavaScript (ES6+)
• RESTful APIs, GraphQL, WebSockets
• State Management Libraries

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Front-End Development
• JavaScript Frameworks
• HTML
• CSS
• TypeScript
• API Integration
• State Management
• Web Performance Optimization
• Git
• Front-End Testing Frameworks

Industry Keywords

• UI/UX Design
• Accessibility (a11y)
• Security Best Practices
• Early-Stage Startup Experience

Tools & Technologies

• Git
• CI/CD Workflows
• Jest
• Cypress
• Playwright
• Next.js
• Nuxt.js