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About the Role
We are seeking a Senior Cloud-Native Front-End Developerwith extensive experience in Azure, Cloudflare, and server-side rendering (SSR) technologies. This senior-level position requires a technical leader who will design and deliver high-performance, scalable, and secure front-end solutions for our cloud-native and e-commerce platforms. As a senior team member, you’ll provide mentorship, drive architectural decisions, and ensure adherence to best practices for front-end development in a cloud environment.
Key Responsibilities
1. Front-End Development Leadership
- Lead the design and development of responsive, dynamic, and cloud-native front-end applications using React and Next.js
- Architect and implement server-side rendering (SSR) solutions for optimal performance and SEO compliance.
- Utilize Cloudflare for CDN, edge computing, and security to enhance application delivery and reliability.
2. Cloud-Native Development
- Build, deploy, and manage applications using Azure services like Azure App Services, Azure Front Door, and Azure Static Web Apps.
- Integrate front-end applications with Azure PaaS offerings, such as Azure API Management, Azure Functions, and Azure Redis Cache.
- Drive adoption of modern front-end patterns, including Micro Front-End Architectures (e.g., Single SPA, Module Federation).
3. Performance Optimization and Security
- Optimize application performance through caching, lazy loading, and content delivery techniques.
- Implement secure designs and protocols (OAuth2, OpenID Connect) to protect applications and data.
- Monitor and resolve issues using Azure Monitor, Cloudflare analytics, and similar tools.
4. Continuous Improvement and Support
- Stay current with emerging trends in front-end and cloud-native development.
- Contribute to Agile ceremonies and promote a culture of continuous improvement within the team.
- Support production applications and ensure high availability by participating in on-call rotations as needed.
What You Bring: Skills and Expertise
Core Requirements
- Front-End Development:
- 10+ years of hands-on software development experience, with 6+ years in cloud-native architecture.
- Advanced expertise in JavaScript, TypeScript, React (16+).
- Proficiency with SSR frameworks like Next.js or Nuxt.js.
- Strong knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, SCSS, and responsive design principles.
- Azure Expertise:
- Extensive experience with Azure App Services, Azure Front Door, Azure CDN, and other Azure PaaS offerings.
- Hands-on experience with Azure DevOps for CI/CD pipeline creation and automation.
- Cloudflare Knowledge:
- Deep understanding of Cloudflare Workers, caching strategies, DDoS protection, and WAF (Web Application Firewall).
- API Integration:
- Proficiency in interfacing with RESTful APIs and GraphQL services.
- Leadership Skills:
- Demonstrated ability to mentor and lead teams in technical implementations.
- Strong communication skills to drive alignment across technical and business stakeholders.
Preferred Skills
- Familiarity with build tools like Webpack, Vite, npm, or yarn.
- Understanding of accessibility standards and best practices (WCAG).
- Experience with containerization tools like Docker and orchestration with Kubernetes.
- Knowledge of Agile/Scrum methodologies and CI/CD best practices.
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Key Facts About Chicago Tech
- Number of Tech Workers: 245,800; 5.2% of overall workforce (2024 CompTIA survey)
- Major Tech Employers: McDonald’s, John Deere, Boeing, Morningstar
- Key Industries: Artificial intelligence, biotechnology, fintech, software, logistics technology
- Funding Landscape: $2.5 billion in venture capital funding in 2024 (Pitchbook)
- Notable Investors: Pritzker Group Venture Capital, Arch Venture Partners, MATH Venture Partners, Jump Capital, Hyde Park Venture Partners
- Research Centers and Universities: Northwestern University, University of Chicago, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Illinois Institute of Technology, Argonne National Laboratory, Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory
