Front-End Developer (React / GraphQL / HubSpot)

A Front-End Developer at Enroute is responsible for developing and maintaining dynamic web applications primarily using React and GraphQL. This role involves collaboration with various teams to create engaging customer-facing features, building HubSpot CMS templates, and optimizing applications for performance and SEO. You'll also have the opportunity to integrate APIs and work on enhancing user experience.

Candidates applying for the Front-End Developer role at Enroute should have at least 5 years of experience in front-end development, particularly with React, GraphQL, and HubSpot CMS. Proficiency in HTML, CSS, SCSS, and JavaScript (ES6+) is essential, along with excellent English communication skills. Familiarity with version control using Git and front-end testing libraries like Jest is also required, while Ruby on Rails experience is a bonus.

Enroute provides an excellent benefits package for Front-End Developers, including monetary compensation, year-end bonuses, health insurance, and flexible work schedules. Additional perks include sick days, educational opportunities like English and Spanish classes, and even a birthday Amazon gift card. Our goal is to create an environment where our team members feel appreciated and supported in their personal and professional lives.

At Enroute, we recognize the importance of work-life balance, and we strive to create a flexible work environment for our Front-End Developers. With options for remote work, flexible schedules, and generous time-off policies, we aim to ensure that our employees can balance their professional responsibilities with personal commitments and wellbeing.

Enroute is dedicated to fostering professional development and growth for its Front-End Developers. We provide access to performance management frameworks, certifications, and discounts on educational programs. The culture of continuous learning encourages our team members to explore new technologies and enhance their skills, helping them advance within the company.

In responding to this question, highlight specific projects where you leveraged React’s components, hooks, and context features to build user interfaces. Discuss the importance of state management and how you optimized performance, demonstrating your depth of knowledge with React.

When answering this question, define GraphQL as a query language for APIs that allows clients to request only the data they need. Illustrate the differences by discussing the flexibility of GraphQL in comparison to REST's fixed endpoints and how GraphQL can reduce over-fetching and under-fetching of data.

Discuss techniques for optimizing web applications, such as code splitting, lazy loading images, and minimizing JavaScript. For SEO, talk about implementing semantic HTML and ensuring proper meta tags are in place, and highlight any tools or libraries you've used to enhance SEO performance in your projects.

Provide examples of projects where you've developed custom HubSpot CMS templates or marketing assets. Discuss your familiarity with HubL and how you utilized it to create customizable and engaging content for marketing campaigns.

Outline the principles of responsive web design, including fluid grids, flexible images, and media queries. Describe practical techniques you’ve used to ensure applications perform well on various screen sizes and devices, emphasizing the importance of user experience.

Share a specific challenge where you had to adapt new technologies or workflows. Discuss your thought process, how you approached the problem, and the outcome of your solution, showcasing your problem-solving skills and adaptability.

Talk about your experience with testing frameworks such as Jest and how you have utilized unit and integration tests to ensure code quality. Emphasize the critical role that testing plays in maintaining robust applications and facilitating future development.

Mention your approach to continuous learning, such as following industry blogs, participating in webinars, or engaging in developer communities. Highlight specific resources you've found valuable to stay informed about new technologies and best practices in front-end development.

Discuss your experience with Git and platforms like GitHub, highlighting their advantages in project collaboration and version tracking. Emphasize the importance of version control in maintaining code integrity and facilitating team collaboration.

Share your perspective on the importance of collaboration among developers, designers, and stakeholders. Discuss how effective communication can lead to better project outcomes and a positive work environment, and provide examples of times you've successfully collaborated on projects.