Principal Agentic Engineer (Front-end) leading frontend applications development at Apply Digital. Collaborating with teams to deliver AI-driven digital experiences in a hybrid/remote setup.
Responsibilities
Lead the design and development of high-performance frontend applications using TypeScript, React, and Next.js.
Organizing, distributing and translating backlog requirements from Product, UX and other disciplines, into detailed spec driven requirements for Agents to implement.
Synthesise user stories, site maps, content strategy, components and design systems, brand strategy, etc, into specifications that coding Agents will implement.
Designing and implementing digital solutions that have proper SEO/GEO, accessibility, performance and content management integrations.
Integrations with key Composable platforms such as Contentful, Contentstack, Algolia, Cloudinary, etc.
Apply spec-driven development to ensure clarity, consistency, and high-quality delivery.
Architect frontend solutions that integrate seamlessly with backend services and AI-powered systems.
Design user experiences that help users express goals, constraints, and context clearly to AI agents.
Design and implement frontend experiences that leverage: AI-powered APIs and LLM-driven features and RAG-based experiences and AI-assisted workflows.
Collaborate with backend teams to consume RESTful APIs effectively.
Ensure frontend systems are scalable, maintainable, accessible, and well-documented.
Provide mentorship and technical leadership to frontend engineers.
Partner with Project Managers and stakeholders to manage delivery risks and timelines.
Communicate complex frontend and AI concepts clearly to technical and non-technical audiences, including clients.
Requirements
Strong experience with TypeScript and modern JavaScript.
Extensive experience with React and Next.js.
Proven experience with spec-driven development.
Experience creating and consuming RESTful APIs.
Hands-on experience with AI coding agents (e.g., Copilot, Claude Code).
Strong prompt engineering skills.
Experience working with LLMs (e.g., Gemini 3, Claude Opus, GPT-4.x/5.x).
Experience with vector stores and RAG-powered applications.
Experience using Agent Development Kits (e.g., Google ADK).
Experience building applications deployed on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
Familiarity with Vertex AI and Google Gen AI APIs.
Experience with Git and CI/CD workflows.
Strong system design fundamentals, including API design, data flow, caching strategies, and performance considerations for production-scale applications.
Proven leadership experience at a Staff or Lead level, including mentoring engineers and leading delivery of complex frontend systems.
Generalist engineering strength, with comfort understanding backend systems and how frontend architecture integrates into distributed systems.
Demonstrated curiosity and passion for Generative AI, with a desire to make it a core career focus.
Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal), with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
Experience collaborating effectively with fully remote, distributed teams.
Experience in a consultancy or professional services firm.
Ability to collaborate effectively in a fast-moving, agency-style environment.
Benefits
Great projects: Broaden your skills on a range of engaging projects with international brands that have a global impact.
An inclusive and safe environment: We’re truly committed to building a culture where you are celebrated and everyone feels welcome and safe.
Learning opportunities: We offer generous training budgets, including partner tech certifications, custom learning plans, workshops, mentorship, and peer support.
Generous vacation policy: Work-life balance is key to our team’s success, so we offer flexible personal time offer (PTO); allowing ample time away from work to promote overall well-being.
Customizable benefits: Tailor your extended health and dental plan to your needs, priorities, and preferences.
Flexible work arrangements: We work in a variety of ways, from remote, to in-office, to a blend of both.
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