JOB SUMMARY
We're seeking an experienced Senior Frontend Engineer to lead the technical direction of B-Stock's marketplace experience. In this role, you'll architect and implement complex features within our Next.js-based applications, serving as the technical voice in cross-functional discussions and a trusted advisor on high-stakes initiatives. You'll balance strategic thinking with hands-on coding, mentor engineers, and serve as a bridge between technical and business stakeholders.
This position requires a senior technologist who can navigate ambiguity, make sound architectural decisions under pressure, and advocate for both end-user experience and engineering excellence. You'll work on the company's most critical and visible projects, often in high-pressure situations requiring both technical depth and strong communication skills. This is a leadership-oriented individual contributor role for someone ready to operate at the highest levels of technical contribution.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Technical Leadership & Architecture
1. Lead architectural design and implementation of complex features in our Next.js/React customer-facing applications
2. Make critical technical decisions balancing user experience, developer experience, scalability, and business requirements
3. Drive technical strategy for frontend architecture, including state management, performance optimization, and build tooling
4. Evaluate and introduce new technologies and patterns to improve development velocity and product quality
5. Own end-to-end delivery of high-complexity, high-visibility features from concept through production
6. Establish and enforce frontend engineering best practices, code quality standards, and testing strategies
Stakeholder Collaboration & Communication
7. Participate in technical discussions with non-technical stakeholders, translating business requirements into technical solutions
8. Represent engineering perspective in product planning, advocating for technical sustainability and user experience
9. Collaborate with engineering leadership on strategic initiatives, technical roadmaps, and critical decision-making
10. Partner with UX designers to influence design direction based on technical constraints and opportunities
11. Communicate technical complexity and tradeoffs clearly to diverse audiences including product, design, and leadership
Mentorship & Team Development
12. Mentor mid-level and senior engineers through code review, pairing, and technical guidance
13. Elevate team capabilities by sharing knowledge on modern frontend patterns, Next.js ecosystem, and performance optimization
14. Foster a culture of engineering excellence, continuous improvement, and collaborative problem-solving
15. Guide engineers through complex technical challenges and help them grow their architectural thinking
Hands-On Engineering
16. Write production-quality TypeScript/React code for our customer-facing applications
17. Implement sophisticated UI interactions, real-time bidding interfaces, and responsive layouts
18. Optimize application performance including bundle size, Core Web Vitals, and runtime efficiency
19. Debug and resolve complex issues spanning frontend, API integration, and full-stack concerns
20. Conduct thorough code reviews ensuring quality, maintainability, and knowledge transfer
21. Build with accessibility, security, and scalability as foundational requirements
Cross-Cutting Technical Concerns
22. Integrate monitoring, logging, and observability tools (Datadog) for production debugging
23. Manage feature flag strategies using LaunchDarkly for safe, incremental rollouts
24. Ensure cross-browser compatibility and responsive design across devices
25. Implement comprehensive testing strategies using Jest, Vitest, React Testing Library, and Playwright
26. Design and implement authentication/authorization flows with multiple identity providers (OAuth2, FusionAuth, Salesforce, JWTs)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, JOB SKILLS, ABILITIES
EDUCATION:
27. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience
EXPERIENCE:
28. 10+ years of professional software engineering experience
29. 7+ years focused on frontend development
30. 5+ years of production experience with React and modern frontend frameworks
31. 3+ years working with Next.js or similar SSR/hybrid rendering frameworks
32. Proven track record architecting and delivering large-scale, customer-facing SaaS applications
33. Experience leading technical initiatives and mentoring engineers at various levels
34. Demonstrated ability to drive projects from ambiguous requirements to successful production launch
35. Experience working on high-pressure, high-visibility projects with executive stakeholder involvement
TECHNICAL SKILLS:
36. Expert-level proficiency in TypeScript, React 18+, and Next.js 15+ (App Router and Pages Router)
37. Deep understanding of modern frontend architecture including state management (TanStack Query, Context API)
38. Strong knowledge of CSS-in-JS solutions (styled-components) and responsive design patterns
39. Proficiency with frontend tooling: Webpack, Vite, Babel, ESLint, Prettier
40. Experience with testing frameworks: Jest, Vitest, React Testing Library, Playwright
41. Strong understanding of web performance optimization and Core Web Vitals
42. Familiarity with backend technologies and API design (RESTful, GraphQL)
43. Experience with CI/CD pipelines and containerized deployments (Docker, Kubernetes)
44. Git workflow expertise including pull request reviews and collaborative development
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
45. Experience with microservices architecture and event-driven systems
46. Knowledge of feature flag management and experimentation platforms
47. Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools (Datadog, Sentry)
48. Experience with design systems and component library development
49. Understanding of e-commerce, marketplace, or auction platforms
50. Exposure to MongoDB, RabbitMQ, or similar backend technologies
The pay rate for this role will range between $145,000 to $175,000, per annum. We consider many factors when determining salary offers, such as the applicant’s work experience, education and training, skills, market data, and internal equity.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
51. Competitive compensation packages including bonus and options
52. Medical, dental, and vision benefits
53. Matching 401(K)
54. Paid time off
55. Telecommuting and remote-work options
56. Support for continuing education
57. Team off-sites, social events, annual company events, and frequent extracurricular activities
58. Unlimited snacks and drinks