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Senior Front-End Engineer
Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaPosted 8 months ago
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- Salary
- AED 34k–64k a month· est.
- Job type
- Full time
- Level
- Senior
- Field
- Engineering & Technology
- Work mode
- On site
About the role
Job Summary We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Front-End Engineer with a minimum of 10 years of professional experience in modern web application development. The ideal candidate must have deep expertise in JavaScript, React, and modern front-end architectures, along with strong hands-on experience in Node.js and advanced Server-Side Rendering (SSR) implementations. This role requires a strong architectural mindset and the ability to work with different template engines and rendering frameworks, as some clients require working on various server-side template engines such as Pug, EJS, Handlebars, and other rendering solutions. The candidate must be comfortable adapting to multiple frameworks and enterprise environments. Key Responsibilities · Lead the design and development of scalable, enterprise-grade web applications using JavaScript (ES6+) and React. · Architect and implement advanced Server-Side Rendering (SSR) solutions using frameworks such as Next.js or custom Node.js rendering pipelines. · Work with and adapt to various template engines (e.g., Pug, EJS, Handlebars, JSX-based rendering) depending on client requirements. · Design reusable, maintainable, and high-performance UI component libraries. · Develop and maintain backend services using Node.js when required. · Optimize rendering performance across client-side and server-side environments. · Ensure SEO optimization and performance best practices in SSR-based applications. · Collaborate with architects, backend teams, UI/UX designers, and stakeholders to define technical solutions. · Conduct code reviews, enforce coding standards, and mentor junior developers. · Participate in architectural decisions and technical roadmap planning. Required Qualifications · Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field. · Minimum 10 years of experience in front-end development. · Expert-level proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+). · Advanced experience with React.js and modern React ecosystem (Hooks, Context API, advanced state management). · Strong hands-on experience with Node.js in full-stack or SSR environments. · Deep understanding of Server-Side Rendering (SSR), hydration, caching strategies, and rendering lifecycle. · Proven experience working with multiple template engines and server-side rendering frameworks. · Strong understanding of REST APIs and integration with backend services. · Experience in performance optimization for large-scale web applications. Preferred Qualifications · Extensive experience with Next.js or similar SSR frameworks. · Experience with TypeScript in large-scale applications. · Knowledge of modern build tools (Webpack, Vite, Babel) and performance tuning. · Experience in CI/CD pipelines and DevOps collaboration. · Strong understanding of SEO strategies in SSR applications. · Experience in enterprise or multi-client delivery environments. · Experience mentoring teams and leading technical initiatives. Key Skills · Strong architectural and problem-solving skills. · Ability to work across different frameworks and template engines based on client needs. · Clean, scalable, and maintainable coding practices. · Strong communication and leadership skills. · Ability to handle complex enterprise environments and deadlines.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field. Minimum 10 years of experience in front-end development. Expert-level proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+) with advanced experience in React.js and modern React ecosystem (Hooks, Context API, advanced state management). Strong hands-on experience with Node.js in full-stack or SSR environments. Deep understanding of Server-Side Rendering (SSR), hydration, caching strategies, and rendering lifecycle. Proven experience working with multiple template engines and server-side rendering frameworks. Strong understanding of REST APIs and integration with backend services. Experience in performance optimization for large-scale web applications.
Responsibilities
Lead the design and development of scalable, enterprise-grade web applications using JavaScript (ES6+) and React. Architect and implement advanced Server-Side Rendering (SSR) solutions using frameworks such as Next.js or custom Node.js rendering pipelines. Work with and adapt to various template engines (e.g., Pug, EJS, Handlebars, JSX-based rendering) depending on client requirements. Design reusable, maintainable, and high-performance UI component libraries. Develop and maintain backend services using Node.js when required. Optimize rendering performance across client-side and server-side environments. Ensure SEO optimization and performance best practices in SSR-based applications. Collaborate with architects, backend teams, UI/UX designers, and stakeholders to define technical solutions. Conduct code reviews, enforce coding standards, and mentor junior developers. Participate in architectural decisions and technical roadmap planning.
Skills
- JavaScript (ES6+)
- React.js
- Node.js
- Server-Side Rendering (SSR)
- Next.js
- Template engines (Pug, EJS, Handlebars)
- REST APIs
- UI component libraries
- Performance optimization
- Webpack
- TypeScript (preferred)
- CI/CD pipelines
- DevOps collaboration
- SEO for SSR
- Architectural design
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