Frontend Engineer at Ontology

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain complex web applications using modern frameworks and technologies, ensuring cross-browser compatibility and accessibility compliance.
• Collaborate with designers and product managers to convert visual designs into functional, responsive user interfaces that align with business goals.
• Create and optimize front-end code for performance, scalability, and maintainability, adhering to industry best practices and coding standards.
• Design and implement reusable GUI component libraries to streamline development processes and improve consistency across projects.
• Conduct code reviews to ensure quality, security, and adherence to technical guidelines, while mentoring junior developers on best practices.
• Monitor and analyze user feedback to identify opportunities for improving user experience through iterative design and development.
• Stay updated with emerging frontend technologies and trends, evaluating their potential impact on current and future projects.
• Work with backend engineers to ensure seamless API integration and data flow, maintaining a cohesive application architecture.
• Document technical specifications and development processes to facilitate knowledge sharing and onboarding of new team members.
• Lead the implementation of performance optimization strategies, such as lazy loading, caching, and code splitting, to enhance application speed and efficiency.

Job Requirements

• Proven experience as a Senior Front End Engineer with a minimum of 5 years in full-stack web development, demonstrating expertise in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, and modern frameworks like React, Vue.js, or Angular.
• Strong proficiency in frontend development methodologies, including responsive design, accessibility standards (WCAG), and cross-platform compatibility (mobile/web).
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to debug complex issues and optimize code for performance, scalability, and maintainability.
• Collaborative mindset to work effectively with designers, product managers, and backend developers, contributing to agile development cycles and sprint planning.
• Advanced knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git) and CI/CD pipelines to manage code deployment and ensure continuous integration.
• Ability to create and maintain reusable component libraries that adhere to modular design principles and promote code reusability across projects.
• Experience with frontend performance optimization techniques, including lazy loading, caching, and code splitting, to improve application speed and user experience.
• Strong communication skills to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders and document development processes clearly.
• Proficiency in testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, Cypress) to ensure code reliability and implement automated testing strategies.
• Knowledge of backend technologies (e.g., REST APIs, GraphQL) to understand application architecture and ensure seamless integration between frontend and backend systems.
• Ability to lead and mentor junior developers, fostering a culture of code quality, collaboration, and continuous learning within the team.
• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure) and deployment tools to support scalable, secure web applications in production environments.
• Strong understanding of UX/UI principles to create intuitive, user-friendly interfaces that align with business requirements and user needs.
• Excellent time management skills to prioritize tasks, meet project deadlines, and deliver high-quality work within agile development frameworks.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, contributing to both individual and collective project success through technical expertise and collaboration.
• Knowledge of accessibility standards and inclusive design practices to ensure applications are usable by people with disabilities.
• Experience with frontend frameworks and libraries (e.g., React, Vue.js, Angular) to build scalable, maintainable, and high-performance web applications.
• Strong attention to detail to ensure code quality, consistency, and adherence to design specifications across all deliverables.
• Ability to adapt to evolving technologies and industry trends, continuously improving technical skills and staying ahead of the curve in frontend development.