Job Description

Upwork is seeking a Senior/Lead Front End Engineer to design and build high-performing systems, create outstanding user experiences, and impact the professional lives of millions. This is a contract position with potential for renewal, requiring collaboration, problem-solving, and adherence to engineering standards.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with stakeholders
• Design, develop, test, and maintain scalable systems
• Utilize TypeScript or JavaScript
• Develop front-end code
• Optimize performance
• Integrate front-end with APIs
• Enhance codebase quality
• Stay updated on technologies
• Utilize collaborative tools
• Participate in code reviews
• Document code
• Analyze system performance
• Participate in Scrum process
• Provide status updates
• Manage time independently
• Coordinate during core hours

Requirements

• 8+ years of software development experience
• Deep knowledge of JavaScript/TypeScript, CSS, and HTML
• Experience with Vue, React, or Angular
• Flutter or mobile experience is a plus
• Experience with unit and UI testing
• Understanding of accessibility guidelines
• Self-motivation and organization
• Intermediate English proficiency
• Basic knowledge of PHP, Node.js, and server-side languages
• Understanding of system design
• Knowledge of REST
• Experience with relational databases
• Experience with distributed teams
• Comfortable with AWS
• Experience with high-load web applications

Benefits

• No benefits