Front-End Engineer (React)

As a Front-End Engineer at Pixelmatters, you will primarily design, test, and implement user-facing software applications. Your responsibilities will include building responsive and interactive user interfaces, collaborating on design decisions with the team, optimizing performance, ensuring cross-browser compatibility, and writing tests for front-end components. Your goal will be to create engaging user experiences that reflect the high-quality standards of our company.

To apply for the Front-End Engineer role at Pixelmatters, you should have at least 3 years of experience in a similar position, along with a strong command of HTML5, CSS3, and TypeScript. Familiarity with React or other front-end frameworks, along with experience in version control systems such as Git, is essential. Good understanding of English and Portuguese, as well as knowledge of cross-browser compatibility issues, will also be important.

As a Front-End Engineer at Pixelmatters, it’s crucial to be comfortable with HTML5, CSS3, and TypeScript, and to have strong experience with React or similar front-end frameworks. Additionally, an understanding of web services (RESTful APIs, JSON, and GraphQL) is expected. Having familiarity with build tools like Webpack or Vite, as well as Component-Driven Design and testing practices will be highly beneficial.

At Pixelmatters, the work culture for Front-End Engineers is collaborative and quality-driven. We cherish team members who support knowledge sharing and foster good relationships among colleagues. Our approach combines flexibility with structured teamwork, allowing you to work remotely while having the option to collaborate in our Porto office when needed.

The salary range for the Front-End Engineer position at Pixelmatters falls between €26,126 and €43,626 annually. This compensation includes meal, vacation, and Christmas allowances, recognizing the value of your contributions to our team and ensuring your well-being.

When answering this question, focus on specific projects where you've applied React, discussing challenges faced and how you overcame them. Highlight your familiarity with components, state management, and performance optimization in your applications.

Discuss your approach by mentioning tools or testing methods you use, such as browser testing software, polyfills, or CSS resets. Emphasize your knowledge of potential compatibility issues and how you address them proactively.

Describe techniques such as code splitting, lazy loading, and the use of efficient CSS and JS frameworks. Citing specific tools and methodologies that you have used to ensure your applications run smoothly can also be valuable.

Explain your process for creating responsive layouts, mentioning frameworks or methodologies like Flexbox or Grid. Show your understanding of mobile-first design principles and how to test responsiveness across devices.

Talk about how you use version control systems in your workflow, including collaboration with teams, branching strategies, and resolving merge conflicts. Giving real-world examples of problems you've solved using Git can illustrate your proficiency.

Explain how you write and execute tests for your components, including any specific testing frameworks you are familiar with, like Jest or Enzyme. Share examples of how testing has improved code quality in your past work.

Describe your experience in consuming APIs within your applications, mentioning specific tools or frameworks (like Axios) and explaining any challenges you've faced with data fetching and error handling.

Reflect on your passion for creating user-friendly applications and how Pixelmatters’ mission resonates with your professional values. Discuss how being part of a collaborative team aligns with your career goals.

Share a specific project, detailing the challenges you faced and the solutions you implemented. Highlight any growth experiences and how they have shaped your skills as a Front-End Engineer.

Discuss your regular habits for staying informed, such as following industry blogs, participating in forums, attending conferences, or taking online courses. This shows your dedication to continuous learning as a Front-End Engineer.