Hybrid Senior Frontend Engineer

at Umpisa Inc

• Job title: Senior Frontend Engineer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Android, Angular, Cypress, GraphQL, iOS, JavaScript, Jest, React, React Native, TypeScript, Vue.js
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Pasay City, Philippines

About the role

• Senior Frontend Engineer focusing on React.js and React Native to develop web and mobile applications at Umpisa Inc. Drive frontend architecture, mentor engineers, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of complex, high-performance web and hybrid mobile applications using React.js, React Native, and other frontend frameworks.
• Create composable components to drive efficiency, maintainability, and scalability across projects.
• Collaborate with design and backend teams to ensure a seamless and optimized user experience across web and mobile platforms.
• Lead frontend projects from conception through deployment, mentoring junior engineers and ensuring timely project completion.
• Provide accurate estimations for project timelines and effort, with strong prioritization skills.
• Participate in Agile practices such as sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives, ensuring iterative progress and continuous delivery.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for codebases to ensure long-term maintainability and clarity.
• Develop and maintain hybrid mobile applications using React Native with experience integrating native components where necessary to optimize performance on both iOS and Android devices.
• Stay adaptable by utilizing other relevant frameworks or libraries when needed for specific project requirements.
• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code following modern best practices, including component-driven development and functional programming paradigms.
• Implement robust testing strategies, including unit testing to ensure high-quality deliverables.
• Lead the design and implementation of component-based architectures that facilitate reusability and ease of updates in large codebases.
• Focus on performance optimization techniques such as lazy loading, code splitting, and caching to improve application speed and responsiveness on both web and mobile platforms.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including backend engineers, UI/UX designers, and product owners, to define and implement best-in-class solutions.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior and mid-level engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Keep up-to-date with the latest developments in frontend technologies and frameworks, applying innovative solutions to improve development efficiency and product quality.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in frontend development, with an emphasis on React.js and React Native.
• Experience working with other frontend frameworks like Vue.js or Angular is highly desirable.
• Proven track record of developing scalable, modular, and reusable frontend components for large-scale applications.
• Advanced knowledge of JavaScript ES6, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3, and modern frontend frameworks (React.js, React Native, Vue.js, Angular).
• Expertise in state management solutions.
• Strong knowledge of modularization, composability, and component-based architectures.
• Experience with RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and web services integration into frontend applications.
• Familiarity with cross-platform development tools and frameworks (e.g., React Native, Nativescript) is a plus.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git), and automated testing frameworks (Jest, Cypress, Detox).
• Experience working in an Agile environment, including participation in sprint planning, scrum cadencies, and iterative development cycles.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with an ability to work effectively across teams and stakeholders.
• Proven leadership and mentorship abilities, with a passion for helping others grow and succeed.
• Problem-solving mindset with a focus on delivering high-quality, user-centric solutions.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).