What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Frontend Engineer ($80,000-$140,000) position at Synergy Interactive?
About The Position
We are looking for a high-energy, enthusiastic Front-End Engineer with extensive experience in React. The ideal candidate will be eager to contribute, demonstrate exceptional technical skills, and bring a positive attitude to our collaborative environment in the heart of Chicago.
What You’ll Do
- Develop and maintain user-facing features using React
- Collaborate with product managers, designers, and backend developers to create seamless and performant user experiences
- Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code
- Mentor and provide guidance to junior developers
- Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and technologies to ensure we are always leveraging the best tools and practices
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
- 5 years of experience in front-end development with a strong focus on React
- Proficiency in JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, and modern front-end build pipelines and tools
- Experience with state management libraries (e.g., Redux, MobX)
- Experience with TypeScript, Next.js, and working with styled components
- Familiarity with RESTful APIs and asynchronous request handling
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills and a team-oriented attitude
- High energy and eagerness to take on new challenges
Bonus Experience (Nice to Have)
If you have expertise in any of these areas, even better!
- Knowledge of front-end testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, Enzyme)
- Understanding of Agile methodologies and version control systems (e.g., Git), strong Agile Scrum experience
- Familiarity with CSS preprocessors (LESS/Sass/etc)
Salary : $80,000 - $140,000
