This is a remote position.
Our client is looking for a Senior Frontend Web Developer. They operate in the rapidly evolving AI and digital imaging industry and have made significant progress in recent years by expanding their product capabilities and advancing user-centric innovation. This role will play a key part in bringing their new AI-driven photo application to market by building a high-quality, scalable web application.
Lead the development of a fully functional frontend web application for their AI photo platform, working from a 0–1 build stage.
Recommend the most effective frontend frameworks, tools, and technologies to ensure a fast, reliable, and scalable launch.
Translate product vision and requirements into intuitive, responsive user interfaces aligned with the existing backend and mobile app infrastructure.
Move quickly and efficiently to bring the web application from concept to live deployment.
Implement modern development practices, conduct testing, and ensure performance optimization.
Collaborate with internal teams to maintain consistency across the platform’s user experience.
Identify technical challenges early and propose thoughtful, data-informed solutions.
Maintain clean, modular code and documentation for long-term sustainability.
Requirements
Proven experience as a senior-level frontend engineer.
Expertise in modern frontend frameworks such as React or comparable technologies.
Ability to independently assess and recommend the ideal tool stack for development and deployment.
Strong problem-solving approach supported by data-driven decision-making.
Advanced English proficiency (spoken and written).
Ability to execute quickly and efficiently while maintaining code quality.
Demonstrated success building and launching web applications from scratch (0–1 experience).
Strong understanding of UI architecture, component design, and responsive layout implementation.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with high ownership and minimal supervision.
Proactive mindset with the ability to drive solutions forward and communicate clearly with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Highly self-motivated, organized, and committed to meeting deadlines.
Benefits
Full-time position.
100 percent remote work.
Opportunity to lead the development of a new AI product from early stage to launch.
High-impact role with autonomy and direct contribution to product success.
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