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Koalafi

Frontend Lead Engineer

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2 months ago
Richmond, VA, USAMid Level / Senior

Responsibilities

  • Work with Design and Product to enhance application experiences for customers and merchants.
  • Review feature requirements to propose implementation options and define user stories.
  • Collaborate across domains to understand impacts and limitations of proposed requirements.
  • Engage in agile processes including sprint planning and daily stand-ups.
  • Oversee feature delivery by developing implementation plans and coordinating tasks.
  • Evaluate priority, troubleshoot, and resolve bugs across the stack.
  • Research and implement emerging technologies to improve system performance.
  • Drive front-end strategy focusing on maintainability and extendibility.
  • Act as a technical mentor for engineers on UI development best practices.
  • Participate in code reviews to ensure high-quality standards.

Requirements

  • Four-year college degree in Computer Science/Engineering or Information Systems required.
  • 6+ years of experience with modern web technologies, preferably React.
  • Experience in UX, including accessibility and responsive design.
  • Knowledge of front-end tooling and best practices for performance optimizations.
  • Experience writing end-to-end test suites using tools like Cypress or Playwright.
  • Knowledge of building and consuming REST APIs using languages like Golang or Java.
  • Understanding of HTTP/REST architecture for APIs.
  • Knowledge of architecting applications in AWS.
  • Familiarity with scrum/agile software development processes.
  • Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Highly self-motivated with attention to detail.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Excellent communication skills with strong emotional intelligence.
  • Location requirement: must be within commuting distance to Richmond, VA or Arlington, VA.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 20 PTO days plus 11 paid holidays.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
  • Student Loan and Tuition Reimbursement.
  • Commuter assistance.
  • Parental leave for both maternal and paternal.
  • Inclusion and Associate Engagement Programs.

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