Develop and maintain scalable, responsive, high-performing web applications using Angular, JavaScript, and TypeScript. Collaborate with product managers, UX designers, backend engineers, and QA teams to deliver quality digital experiences. Integrate REST APIs, implement reusable component and state-management patterns, troubleshoot issues, optimize performance, and support Agile/Scrum development while using monitoring, testing, and source-control tools.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a talented and experienced Senior Front-End Developer to join our engineering team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and maintaining scalable, responsive, and high-performing web applications using Angular, JavaScript, and TypeScript. The role requires close collaboration with product managers, UX designers, backend engineers, and QA teams to deliver seamless digital experiences while ensuring code quality, performance, and maintainability.
Required Technical Skills & Competencies
- 4-5+ years of experience in Front-End Development.
- Strong hands-on experience with Angular and modern JavaScript frameworks.
- Minimum 3+ years of experience with TypeScript.
- Strong proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, CSS3, SCSS, and responsive web design.
- Experience consuming and integrating REST APIs.
- Familiarity with frontend state management, component architecture, and reusable design patterns.
- Experience with GitHub and source code version control best practices.
- Hands-on experience with development and monitoring tools such as:
- SonarQube
- Jenkins
- Datadog
- Splunk
- Strong debugging, troubleshooting, and performance optimization skills.
- Experience supporting Agile/Scrum development methodologies.
Compensation, Benefits and Duration
Minimum Compensation: USD 32,000
Maximum Compensation: USD 112,000
Compensation is based on actual experience and qualifications of the candidate. The above is a reasonable and a good faith estimate for the role.
Medical, vision, and dental benefits, 401k retirement plan, variable pay/incentives, paid time off, and paid holidays are available for full-time employees.
This position is not available for independent contractors
No applications will be considered if received more than 120 days after the date of this post
Photon Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
11 East Adams Street Suite 1100, Chicago, IL, United States, 60603
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