Frontend Engineer

As a Frontend Engineer at Cambio, you will be integral to developing user-friendly and responsive web applications. Your responsibilities will include collaborating with product managers and UX designers to create technical requirements and testing plans. You'll also focus on developing maintainable software that delivers exceptional user experiences and conduct thorough testing, which includes crafting automated test suites to confirm the software’s functionality.

To be a successful Frontend Engineer at Cambio, you'll need 2-3+ years of software engineering experience, with strong proficiency in web development technologies like ReactJS or VueJS. A solid grasp of computer science fundamentals, innovative debugging skills, and the ability to think creatively when solving problems are essential. Collaboration is key in our environment, so being a team player is crucial for fostering effective teamwork within the organization.

At Cambio, our tech stack for frontend development includes Typescript, ReactJS, and Next.js, along with tools like Recharts. You will also interact with our backend technologies, which include Python, Django, and PostgreSQL, ensuring you have a comprehensive understanding of how all components integrate to create stellar web applications.

Cambio is dedicated to fostering professional growth for all team members. As a Frontend Engineer, you'll have the opportunity to introduce new technologies that enhance our frontend codebase's quality and efficiency. You'll work in a collaborative environment where shared learnings and innovative solutions are highly valued, allowing you to develop your skill set while contributing actively to our mission.

Frontend Engineers at Cambio enjoy a dynamic and supportive working environment. With a hybrid work model, you can benefit from flexible hours and remote work options. Our focus on results over clock-watching allows you to thrive creatively while collaborating with a team that is passionate about addressing climate challenges in the real estate industry. Here, you'll find a culture of innovation and motivation that empowers every individual.

In your response, highlight specific projects where you employed ReactJS, focusing on your role, challenges faced, and how you overcame them. Share how you optimized performance and improved user experience, demonstrating your in-depth knowledge of the framework.

Discuss your approach to UI/UX design, including any methodologies you've used, like user testing or feedback loops. Emphasize the importance of accessibility in your design process and how you leverage collaboration with UX designers to enhance the user experience.

Share specific debugging techniques or tools you've used, such as console logging or using debugging tools in browsers. Illustrate how these techniques help you diagnose issues quickly, emphasizing your creative problem-solving skills.

Highlight the necessity of automated testing for ensuring code quality and reliability. Discuss your experience with creating automated test suites, how you've implemented them in your workflow, and the positive impacts they had on project timelines and overall product quality.

Use this opportunity to showcase your communication skills. Talk about how you successfully translated technical concepts into understandable terms for non-technical stakeholders, facilitated a productive collaboration, and what the outcome was.

Discuss your understanding of principles like component reusability, scalability, and maintainability. Provide examples from your past work where you applied these principles to create a robust frontend architecture.

Share specific resources you rely on—blogs, podcasts, online courses, or communities. Mention how staying informed about trends, such as new frameworks or best practices, directly influences your work and continuous improvement.

Explain your approach to evaluating technical trade-offs, including performance vs. maintainability. Discuss a past example where you had to make a decision based on these factors and what impact it had on the project.

Illustrate your time management and prioritization skills. Discuss how you regrouped the team, defined clear objectives, and efficiently tackled workload to meet project deadlines without sacrificing code quality.

Express your enthusiasm for Cambio’s mission in real estate decarbonization. Connect this passion to your skills as a Frontend Engineer, mentioning how you see your role contributing to the company's innovative solutions that address climate challenges in the industry.