Sr. Staff Engineer - Frontend

Sonatus is a well-funded, fast-paced, and fast-growing company whose technologies and software help automakers build dynamic software-defined vehicles. With two generations of solutions already on the road with a top global OEM, our vehicle and cloud software solutions are at the forefront of the digital transformation of vehicles. The Sonatus team is a talented and diverse collection of technology and automotive specialists hailing from many of the most prominent companies in their respective industries.

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Staff Frontend Engineer to join our engineering team. As a Senior Staff Engineer, you will play a critical role in designing, developing, and optimizing our web applications. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, user-centric interfaces that are performant, scalable, and maintainable. This role requires a deep understanding of frontend technologies and a passion for building exceptional user experiences. You will also be a technical leader, mentoring junior engineers and setting the standard for frontend development within the team.

Duties and Responsibilities

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Frontend Architecture and Development:

• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of complex frontend applications, ensuring they meet high standards for performance, scalability, and user experience.
• Write clean, efficient, and reusable code using modern frontend technologies and frameworks in React
• Implement responsive designs that provide a seamless experience across devices and screen sizes.
• Collaborate with backend engineers to integrate frontend interfaces with APIs and other backend services.

Technical Leadership and Mentorship:

• Serve as a technical leader within the frontend engineering team, providing guidance on best practices, architecture decisions, and technology choices.
• Mentor and support junior and mid-level engineers, fostering their growth and development within the team.
• Conduct thorough code reviews, ensuring that all code meets our quality standards and is aligned with our technical goals.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and advancements in frontend development, sharing knowledge with the team and applying new techniques where appropriate.

Performance Optimization and Quality Assurance:

• Optimize frontend code and assets for performance, ensuring fast load times, smooth interactions, and efficient use of resources.
• Implement and maintain testing strategies, including unit tests, integration tests, and end-to-end tests, to ensure the reliability and stability of the frontend codebase.
• Monitor and analyze the performance of frontend applications, using tools such as Lighthouse, WebPageTest, or browser developer tools, and make necessary adjustments to improve performance.

Collaboration and Communication:

• Work closely with UX/UI designers to translate designs and wireframes into high-quality code that accurately reflects the intended user experience.
• Collaborate with product managers, backend engineers, and other stakeholders to define project requirements and deliverables.
• Communicate complex technical concepts clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical team members.
• Continuous Improvement and Innovation:
• Drive continuous improvement efforts within the frontend engineering team, identifying opportunities to enhance our processes, tools, and technology stack.
• Lead or contribute to initiatives aimed at improving the developer experience, such as enhancing build systems, automating workflows, or adopting new frontend frameworks or libraries.
• Experiment with and implement new features or technologies that can provide a competitive advantage or improve the overall user experience.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in frontend development, with a proven track record of delivering high-quality web applications.
• Extensive experience with modern frontend frameworks and libraries, such as React, Angular, or Vue.js.
• Deep expertise in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and related frontend technologies.
• Strong understanding of responsive design principles.
• Experience with version control systems, particularly Git, and familiarity with CI/CD pipelines.
• Proficiency in frontend build tools and task runners, such as Webpack, Babel, npm, or Yarn.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a focus on delivering high-quality solutions.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, with a commitment to meeting deadlines and delivering results.

Sonatus is a tight-knit team aligned around a unified vision. We put progress ahead of politics and are not afraid of asking tough questions. Sometimes we get too busy to say it, but you can be confident that you and your contributions will matter every day. We embrace diversity in all regards because respect is ingrained in our every fiber.

Other benefits Sonatus offers include: *

- Competitive compensation and stock option offerings

- Time off (national holidays and statutory annual leave provisions apply)

- Health care plan (Medical, dental)

- Income protection and Life insurance benefits

- Pension plan

- Life Assurance Benefits

- Fitness Allowance

- Phone & internet reimbursement

- IT Equipment allowance

- Deliveroo voucher for onsite working days

- Snack and drinks in office

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