About the role

Staff Software Development Engineer focusing on building scalable front-end applications for payroll software at Wagepoint. Leading UI architecture and mentoring other engineers in a fully remote setting.

Responsibilities

Lead the development of scalable, performant, and user-centric front-end applications
Own the full lifecycle of front-end features—from design to deployment
Drive UI architecture, component systems, and front-end platform strategy
Build and maintain reusable design systems and shared UI libraries
Ensure high standards in code quality, testing, accessibility (WCAG), and performance
Optimize applications using modern performance techniques (lazy loading, code splitting, caching)
Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Design, DevOps, and Architecture teams
Contribute to cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines for front-end delivery
Establish monitoring, reliability, and performance best practices for UI services
Mentor and support engineers, fostering a culture of learning and technical excellence
Influence front-end architecture decisions and long-term technology strategy
Research and evaluate emerging technologies, including AI-driven development tools

7+ years of experience in front-end or UI engineering
Experience with micro-frontends or modular UI architectures
Deep expertise in JavaScript/TypeScript and modern frameworks (React preferred)
Strong experience building large-scale web applications and component-based systems
Advanced proficiency in HTML, CSS, and modern styling approaches
Experience with REST and/or GraphQL API integration
Strong testing practices using tools like Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress, or Playwright
Experience with build tools (Webpack, Vite), Storybook, and CI/CD pipelines
Proven ability to optimize performance and deliver accessible, responsive designs
Strong problem-solving skills with ownership of complex technical challenges
Excellent communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders