Senior Software Engineer, React

As a Senior Software Engineer at JYSK, your primary responsibilities will include developing and maintaining web applications while emphasizing performance and scalability. You’ll work closely with diverse team members to create seamless user experiences, take ownership of applications, and drive continuous improvements within our e-commerce platform.

To excel in the Senior Software Engineer position at JYSK, candidates should possess strong experience in React, TypeScript, and Next.js. It's also important to have prior experience with scalable web applications, a proactive approach to improving solutions, and the ability to effectively collaborate across teams.

At JYSK, the work environment is friendly and collaborative, valuing open discussions and teamwork. The Online User Experience team promotes a relaxed atmosphere, emphasizing professional growth and a healthy work-life balance, making it a great place for a Senior Software Engineer to thrive.

The Senior Software Engineer will be part of an agile Scrum team at JYSK, consisting of 13 members, including frontend engineers, testers, UX specialists, a Product Owner, and a Scrum Master. This diverse team collaborates closely to tackle complex challenges, innovate solutions, and enhance the online shopping experience.

At JYSK, we are dedicated to the growth and development of our employees. As a Senior Software Engineer, you will have opportunities to mentor teammates, participate in various social activities, and benefit from a supportive culture that encourages continuous learning and knowledge sharing.

In answering this question, focus on specific projects where you used React to build scalable applications. Discuss your familiarity with the component-based architecture, state management, and how you've implemented performance optimization techniques.

Discuss your approach to code reviews, unit testing, and adherence to coding standards. Emphasize the importance of clean, well-documented code and how it contributes to easier maintenance and collaboration within the team.

Share a specific challenge from your career, detail the steps you took to diagnose the issue, the solutions you considered, and the final outcome. Highlight your problem-solving skills and your ability to work collaboratively with others.

Explain your strategies for staying current, whether it's through online courses, attending meetups, participating in online communities, or subscribing to newsletters. Show your passion for continuous learning and innovation in technology.

Discuss your communication style, tools you prefer (such as Slack or JIRA), and your experiences working with designers, product managers, and QA teams. Emphasize the importance of transparency and the role of regular meetings in successful collaborations.

Provide insights into techniques such as code splitting, lazy loading, and minimizing assets to enhance web application performance. Discuss your methods for measuring performance and iterating based on user feedback.

Outline how you enjoy sharing knowledge and fostering a learning environment. Highlight any specific mentoring methods you use, such as pair programming, code reviews, or setting up learning sessions.

Discuss your evaluation process, including code quality assessments, identifying areas for improvement, and stakeholder communication. Emphasize your commitment to enhancing user experience and application performance.

Illustrate your approach to gathering requirements through meetings, creating mockups, and aligning on goals. Emphasize the importance of keeping communication channels open and ensuring that all stakeholders are on the same page throughout the development process.

Explain how you systematically approach debugging, whether using console logs, debugging tools, or testing frameworks. Detail how you analyze logs and gather team input for faster resolution while ensuring minimal disruption to users.