Staff Software Development Engineer (Front-end)
FULLY REMOTE NY LLC
New York, United States of America
11 days ago
Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Regular working hours Languages
English Experience level
Senior Compensation
$ 200KJob location
Remote
New York, United States of America
Tech stack
Automation of Tests
Cloud Computing
Software Quality
Code Review
Information Systems
Revision Control Systems
OAuth
OpenID
Package Management Systems
Performance Tuning
Systems Development Life Cycle
Svelte
Software Engineering
TypeScript
Web Performance Optimization
Backend
Gitlab
WebPack
Material Design
Information Technology
Front End Software Development
Job description
- Leadership & Mentoring
- Provide technical leadership and direction to front-end teams, offering constructive feedback to leaders and engineers
- Mentor developers in modern front-end engineering practices and architecture
- Front-end Development
- Build rich, performant user interfaces using TypeScript, Svelte/SvelteKit, and modern front-end tooling
- Shape and evolve Filevine's design systems, component libraries, and UI architecture
- Collaborate with product, design, and backend teams to deliver intuitive, accessible, and responsive interfaces
- Quality Assurance & Performance
- Ensure software quality through automated testing, performance optimization, and robust UI architecture
- Champion best practices in accessibility, maintainability, and front-end reliability
- Contribute to or maintain component documentation using tools such as Storybook (nice to have) and visual regression workflows like Chromatic (nice to have)
- Innovation & Technical Ownership
- Lead initiatives in front-end modernization, tooling, and process improvement
- Evaluate new technologies, frameworks, and strategies to elevate Filevine's client experience
- Drive architectural decisions that scale with Filevine's rapidly growing product ecosystem
- Problem Solving & Support
- Analyze and resolve complex UI issues across browsers, devices, and user contexts
- Support deployed applications and partner closely with backend teams to ensure smooth integration
- Code Quality
- Conduct thoughtful and detailed code reviews with an emphasis on clarity, scalability, and long-term maintainability
Requirements
- Expertise in TypeScript and modern front-end frameworks, ideally Svelte/SvelteKit (or strong experience in similar ecosystems such as React, Vue, or Solid)
- Familiarity with design systems, component libraries, or Storybook/Chromatic workflows (preferred)
- Experience with authentication standards such as OIDC or OAuth is a plus
- 7+ years of professional software engineering experience, with substantial emphasis on front-end development
- Knowledge of modern front-end build pipelines and package management, including experience with tools like Vite and PNPM
- B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent professional experience
- Demonstrated ability to lead large initiatives independently or collaboratively
- Experience with component-driven development and UI architecture
- Strong understanding of front-end performance, accessibility, testing, and the full SDLC
- Experience working with cloud-based environments and source control systems like GitLab
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Benefits & conditions
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
- Competitive & Fair Pay
- Maternity & Paternity leave
- Short & long-term disability
- Centrally located open office in Sugar House
- Company swag that will make your friends envious
- Opportunity to make an impact on Day 1