Senior Frontend Engineer

Senior Front End Engineer
We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Senior Front End Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will lead the development and optimization of user interfaces for our web applications and TV platforms, with a strong focus on performance, scalability, and user experience. You will manage the implementation of Digital Rights Management (DRM) solutions and take ownership of TV application development for Tizen and LG WebOS, ensuring seamless playback experiences. You will also mentor junior engineers and drive technical excellence across the frontend stack.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of complex user interfaces using React.js.
• Drive and lead TV application development for Tizen and LG WebOS, ensuring smooth integration and compliance with platform requirements.
• Collaborate with product managers, designers, and backend engineers to define and deliver high-impact features.
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code with a strong focus on scalability and performance.
• Define and drive frontend architectural decisions, ensuring long-term maintainability and best practices.
• Optimize applications for speed, responsiveness, and compatibility across web, mobile, and TV devices.
• Integrate frontend interfaces seamlessly with RESTful APIs.
• Conduct thorough code reviews, provide technical guidance, and mentor junior engineers.
• Stay current with emerging frontend technologies, frameworks, and industry trends, and advocate for their adoption where appropriate.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent professional experience).
• Strong expertise in JavaScript and TypeScript.
• Deep experience with React.js and its ecosystem, including hooks, context, and advanced patterns.
• Proficiency with state management solutions (e.g., Redux, context API and zustand ).
• Proven experience with DRM technologies (Widevine, FairPlay, etc.) and secure playback implementations.
• Hands-on experience developing and deploying apps for Samsung Tizen TV and LG WebOS platforms.
• Strong knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, and modern build tools (Webpack, Babel, Vite, etc.).
• Proven experience integrating with RESTful APIs and handling complex asynchronous operations.
• Solid understanding of version control (Git) and collaborative workflows.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Demonstrated leadership in technical projects and mentoring other engineers.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with testing frameworks (Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress, etc.).
• Familiarity with UI/UX design systems and accessibility best practices.
• Knowledge of backend technologies (Node.js, Express.js) for full-stack collaboration.
• Experience in agile development environments and leading sprint-level initiatives.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to drive projects from concept to delivery

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