Senior Frontend Engineer

At Translucent, a Senior Frontend Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and delivering scalable and high-quality features that enhance user experience. They work collaboratively with product, business, and design teams to translate ideas into robust engineering solutions, ensuring that the end products are both functional and delightful.

Candidates for the Senior Frontend Engineer role at Translucent should have a minimum of five years of experience in building and shipping scalable solutions. Proven expertise with Typescript, HTML5, CSS3, as well as experience in frameworks like Next.JS and Node.JS is essential. Additionally, a track record of delivering high-quality products at scale and the ability to mentor less experienced engineers is highly valued.

Translucent is committed to the growth and development of its employees. As a Senior Frontend Engineer, you will have the opportunity to inspire and mentor junior engineers. You will also be encouraged to continually grow your skills in a fast-paced environment, supporting both personal and professional development through hands-on projects.

In the Senior Frontend Engineer role, you will primarily work with Typescript, HTML5, and CSS3, alongside modern frameworks like Next.JS, tRPC, and Node.JS. Experience with testing procedures and tools such as Playwright and Jest is also advantageous, as ensuring high software quality is a core part of the job.

Translucent prides itself on a culture of curiosity and collaboration. As a remote-first company, we encourage open communication and teamwork. Our diverse team fosters an environment where innovative ideas are welcomed, and engineers are empowered to take ownership of their projects while continuously learning and sharing knowledge.

Senior Frontend Engineers at Translucent engage in a variety of projects aimed at improving user experiences within the accounting technology space. From building scalable solutions to crafting exceptional user interfaces, you’ll be turning business ideas into engineering reality that significantly enhances customer satisfaction.

Yes, Translucent offers flexibility in work hours, especially since we operate remotely. Our team members mainly work in the UK/PT timezone, with the possibility to adjust schedules within a +/- 2 hour range, promoting a healthy work-life balance while ensuring collaboration with colleagues.

Absolutely! When discussing your ownership of a project, highlight a situation where you defined the scope, led execution, and resolved challenges. Focus on your decision-making process and how you collaborated with team members to ensure success.

When answering this, emphasize your understanding of user needs and design principles. Discuss steps such as initial brainstorming, prototyping, user feedback, and iterations that lead to a polished final product. Show your thought process in making design decisions.

Identify the technologies you are proficient in, such as Typescript or Next.JS, and explain why you favor them. Discuss their benefits in terms of scalability, community support, or ease of use, and mention specific projects where you successfully employed these technologies.

Share specific methodologies you've used, like automated testing with Playwright or Jest. Discuss how you integrate these practices into your workflow to ensure higher software reliability and how they play a role in improving user experiences.

Share your strategies for keeping current with industry trends. This could include attending webinars, following influential blogs, participating in online forums or communities, and experimenting with new technologies in personal projects.

When answering, detail the challenge you faced and the systematic approach you took to identify and resolve the issue. Highlight your analytical skills, collaboration with the team, and how you documented the solution for future reference.

Discuss key components such as usability, aesthetics, and responsiveness. Give examples of how you've applied these in previous projects, and express your commitment to user-centric design throughout the development process.

Emphasize your communication and collaboration skills. Mention your experience in working closely with designers to understand their vision and translating it into functional code, showcasing a collaborative spirit that values input from both sides.

Share your passion for technology and problem-solving, along with your excitement for learning and adapting quickly. Discuss how this environment sparks your creativity and drives you to constantly improve your craft.

Explain your approach to task prioritization, whether through Agile methodology, Kanban boards, or simple to-do lists. Describe how you balance immediate deadlines with long-term project goals and maintain communication with team members.