Senior Software Engineer - Frontend - Hotels

As a Senior Software Engineer - Frontend at ResortPass, your main responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop and improve our marketplace products, ensuring a delightful experience for both hotel partners and guests. You'll lead product development initiatives, maintain high performance standards on applications, and support business-critical systems while also participating in on-call duties.

To qualify for the Senior Software Engineer - Frontend position at ResortPass, candidates typically need 6+ years of professional experience with web technologies, expertise in React, and familiarity with high-scale applications. Empathetic communication skills and a passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences are essential, as is the ability to work effectively with both technical and non-technical team members.

The Senior Software Engineer - Frontend at ResortPass works with a versatile technology stack that includes AWS, Ruby-on-Rails, NodeJs, Postgres, MongoDB, and ECS. A strong understanding of modern frontend development tools is critical, especially in building high-performance applications.

Working as a Senior Software Engineer - Frontend at ResortPass involves being part of an innovative team in New York City, collaborating in-person four days a week. The environment is dynamic and focused on delivering exciting products while fostering a culture of creativity and responsibility among team members.

ResortPass offers a competitive benefits package for a Senior Software Engineer - Frontend that includes health, dental, and vision insurance, a stock option plan, a 401k plan, unlimited paid time off (PTO), parental leave, and even an annual ResortPass credit to enjoy the experiences we create for our customers.

When answering this question, articulate specific projects where you successfully leveraged React to develop high-quality applications. Highlight your familiarity with the React ecosystem, such as Redux, hooks, or component design, along with how you tackled challenges during development.

In your response, detail a project where you took the lead, focusing on how your efforts changed user experience. Discuss the metrics used to measure success and the technologies implemented to support the project, showcasing your impact on both the product and the business.

To answer effectively, discuss techniques such as code splitting, lazy loading, and optimizing images. Point out your experience with performance monitoring tools and how you utilize them to maintain high site metrics and improve user experience.

Share examples demonstrating your ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. Discuss tools or processes you use to foster collaboration among product, design, and data teams to enhance project outcomes.

Describe your approach to diagnosing issues, including tools and debugging techniques you utilize. Emphasize critical thinking in tracking down problems and how you prioritize resolution based on user impact.

Highlight your participation or initiatives that foster a positive work environment. Discuss specific actions like mentoring junior engineers, advocating for best practices, or organizing team-building activities that reflect your commitment to team culture.

Express your belief that product ownership is crucial for aligning product goals with user needs. Discuss your philosophy on taking responsibility for user satisfaction and making informed decisions that balance user needs with technical constraints.

Mention resources you use to stay informed, such as blogs, podcasts, and online courses. Illustrate your proactive attitude toward learning and adapting new technologies to improve your work as a Senior Software Engineer - Frontend.

When answering, discuss your understanding of key performance indicators in a frontend context and how you've measured them in past roles. Share specific metrics you've tracked, how you've impacted them, and the actions you took based on the data.

In response, share what draws you to ResortPass’s mission of enhancing guest experiences. Discuss your enthusiasm for the hospitality industry and your excitement about contributing to innovative projects in a growing company with strong values.