Staff Software Engineer

Staff Front-End Engineer – React | AWS | Product Environment Do you want to shape the front-end architecture of a product used by thousands? Are you passionate about delivering high-performance, elegant user experiences at scale? My client is looking for a Staff Front-End Engineer with deep expertise in React to lead the development of their customer-facing applications. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a product-led environment , enjoys solving complex UI challenges, and is comfortable influencing front-end architecture and engineering practices across multiple teams. Key Responsibilities: Lead the development of scalable, performant, and accessible front-end applications using React. Define and uphold front-end engineering best practices, design patterns, and architectural principles. Collaborate closely with product managers, designers, and back-end engineers to deliver seamless, high-quality user experiences. Provide technical leadership across multiple teams, mentoring senior engineers and contributing to strategic decisions. Work with DevOps and platform teams to ensure efficient, secure, and maintainable deployment pipelines and infrastructure on AWS. Drive improvements in front-end performance, observability, and testing. Essential Skills and Experience: Expert-level knowledge of React and the modern JavaScript/TypeScript ecosystem. Strong experience with AWS and deploying front-end applications in cloud-native environments (e.g., S3, CloudFront, Lambda@Edge, Amplify). A background in building and scaling product-focused applications , ideally in a fast-paced or SaaS environment. Proficient in front-end architecture design, performance optimisation, and state management. Experience with testing frameworks and tools such as Jest, React Testing Library, or Cypress. Strong communication and leadership skills, with a proven ability to mentor and influence at a staff level. Desirable: Familiarity with design systems and component libraries (e.g., Storybook, Tailwind, Chakra). Understanding of back-end integration and REST/GraphQL APIs. Experience with CI/CD pipelines, monitoring tools, and web security best practices. Why Join? Define the future of front-end architecture in a modern, fast-moving product organisation. Work with cutting-edge technologies in a supportive and collaborative environment. Influence product direction and user experience at scale. Competitive salary, flexible working options, and a strong benefits package. If you have any further questions on the role, please feel free to reach out to Brendan McCrory directly.

Location: Northern Ireland, GB

Posted Date: 5/12/2025