Engineer - Frontend Development
Key Skills for This Role
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Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain scalable frontend applications using React, JavaScript, and TypeScript
- Build reusable UI components and frontend libraries for long-term scalability
- Translate UI/UX designs into responsive, high-quality user interfaces
- Optimize applications for performance, accessibility, security, and cross-browser compatibility
- Lead frontend architecture decisions and establish engineering best practices
- Write clean, maintainable, and well-tested code
- Conduct code reviews and mentor junior and mid-level engineers
- Collaborate with backend teams to integrate APIs and services
- Participate in sprint planning, technical discussions, and product roadmap execution
- Improve CI/CD pipelines, frontend testing strategies, and deployment processes
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex frontend production issues
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
- 5+ years of professional experience in frontend development.
- Strong proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, and at least one modern framework (React, Vue, or Angular).
- GIS related libraries (e.g. Mapbox, Cesium)
- Solid understanding of HTML5, CSS3, and responsive design principles.
- Experience with state management (e.g., Redux, MobX).
- Familiarity with frontend build tools (Webpack, Vite, Babel, etc.).
- Experience working with REST APIs, GraphQL, and real-time data (WebSockets).
- Knowledge of testing frameworks (e.g. Jest).
- Proficiency with Git, CI/CD, and agile methodologies.
- Knowledge of containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes) or cloud deployment (AWS, GCP, Azure).
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
Ideally, you should have
Experience with Next.js or other SSR frameworks.
Understanding of frontend performance profiling and accessibility (WCAG) standards.
Familiarity with design systems and component libraries (e.g., Storybook, MUI, Tailwind).
Contributions to open-source projects or technical blogs.
OUR BENEFITS & PERKS
- Competitive compensation packages and comprehensive medical insurance to support you and your family.
- Wellbeing-focused initiatives and resources, designed to enhance your personal and professional life.
- Access to exclusive discount programs, offering savings across various lifestyle and leisure experiences across the UAE.
WHAT MAKES A GREAT FIT
If you are performance-driven and possess an inquisitive mind with the agility to navigate ambiguity, you will thrive here. At the heart of the Space42 community is a bias for action and a passion for developing innovative, efficient space services through AI-driven smart solutions that drive technological advancements and create a better tomorrow.
About Space42
UAE-based publicly listed AI-powered SpaceTech company delivering satellite communications and geospatial analytics to governments, enterprises, and communities.
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