Senior Frontend Engineer - (Remote - Portugal) - job 1 of 2

As a Senior Frontend Engineer at Jobgether, you'll be responsible for developing and implementing features for our consumer-facing web application, ensuring a high-performance and seamless user experience. You will collaborate with software developers, QA engineers, and product managers to deliver new product features, troubleshoot technical issues, and optimize the development environment to enhance team efficiency.

To qualify for the Senior Frontend Engineer position at Jobgether, candidates should have proven experience developing commercial software products, preferably in a SaaS environment. Strong proficiency in frontend technologies including HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, and hands-on experience with frameworks like React and Redux are essential.

Candidates for the Senior Frontend Engineer role at Jobgether should be familiar with frontend technologies like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and TypeScript. Experience with JavaScript frameworks such as React and Redux, as well as a solid understanding of web infrastructure, HTTP, and RESTful APIs, is also essential.

The hiring process for the Senior Frontend Engineer position at Jobgether involves an AI-powered 3-step screening process to identify the top 5 candidates based on their qualifications. After submitting your application, you can expect to be notified within 7 days if you are among the best matches or if there are other suitable opportunities that align better with your profile.

As a Senior Frontend Engineer at Jobgether, you can expect a remote-first culture with flexible work arrangements, competitive compensation, generous parental leave, and comprehensive health coverage, including for dependents. Additional perks include quarterly self-care days, a home office setup support, and continuous learning and development opportunities.

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Emphasize the importance of constructive feedback and fostering a culture of learning. Provide examples of how you have mentored team members and what criteria you prioritize during code reviews, such as best practices and adherence to project guidelines.

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Mention your engagement with the developer community through blogs, podcasts, conferences, and online courses. Discuss any specific resources that have impacted your work and how you integrate new knowledge and trends into your projects.

Discuss the systematic approach you take for debugging, including the use of browser developer tools, logging, and monitoring strategies. Provide an example of a debugging scenario and how your method led to a swift solution.

Talk about your method for assessing urgency and project requirements. Mention any prioritization frameworks you use, such as MoSCoW or Eisenhower Box, and how you communicate priorities with your team.

Talk about your experience designing or interacting with RESTful APIs. Explain any challenges you've faced in API consumption and how you ensured effective data communication between the frontend and backend.

Describe your approach to testing, emphasizing the importance of unit testing and end-to-end testing within your workflow. Mention any testing frameworks you are familiar with and how you've integrated testing into your development cycle.