Senior Frontend Engineer - React (Full Stack Friendly)

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Splash Financial is seeking an experienced Senior Software Engineer with command over the React library and a deep understanding of design and software engineering principles.

The ideal candidate brings tenacity to their work, proactively takes ownership over deliverables, is reflective and frequently thinking of ways they and their team can improve, sets a high technical bar when it comes to code quality and testing, troubleshoots issues methodically using a variety of observability tools at their disposal, writes thoughtful designs and documentation, holds themselves and others accountable, and gives thoughtful feedback to others while exercising compassionate candor. This candidate also must have a constructive spirit and collaborate well with others. We value directness and candor at Splash, and we want you to speak your mind and make a big impact, but don’t tolerate unconstructive negativity… we are solution builders here and culture is critical!

Come join a team that values growth, flexibility, and determination! Mentor others and get mentored! Ideate new projects, take ownership, and execute!

WHAT YOU’LL DO AT SPLASH:

• Develop and enhance our React and NextJS website, building new features, optimizing existing functionality, and ensuring high performance.
• Partner with backend engineers working in PHP and Clojure to design cohesive end-to-end features, ensuring smooth integration between frontend components and backend services.
• Lead projects of varying complexity, driving them from inception to delivery, collaborating closely with Product Managers and fellow engineers.
• Write technical design documents, creating clear and maintainable specifications for your projects.
• Take ownership of creating and managing Jira cards, driving clarity and accountability for tasks and deliverables.
• Design, execute, and monitor A/B tests (experiments) using feature flags, evaluating their impact on user behavior and business metrics.
• Implement and maintain observability for the platform, creating alerts, monitors, and dashboards for proactive monitoring and troubleshooting.
• Contribute to maintaining production stability, investigating and fixing bugs, and providing support to ensure a smooth user experience.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO SPLASH:

• Experience: At least 7 years of software development experience with:
  • More than 3 years working with React.
  • More than 2 years working in a true full stack or backend-intensive environment.
• Performance Optimization: Proficient with profiling and optimizing React applications for high performance.
• UI/UX: Strong understanding of UI/UX principles, component libraries, and responsive design.
• Testing: Proficient with automated testing (unit, integration, and E2E; Jest,  Cypress).
• CI/CD: Experience with CI/CD pipelines and modern deployment strategies.
• Observability: Familiarity with logging, monitoring and alerting, dashboards, and metrics.
• Collaboration: Comfortable communicating and collaborating with Product Managers, Designers, and Frontend + Backend Engineers.
• Growth Mindset: Strong desire to keep growing and take on new challenges.
• High Engagement: High level of motivation and engagement, showing strong commitment to both individual and team success.

Bonus Attributes (Preferred but Not Required):

• Leadership Experience: Experience leading teams or overseeing significant projects.
• Next.js Expertise: Proficiency with Next.js, including server-side rendering (SSR), static site generation (SSG), API routes, and dynamic routing.

COMPENSATION:

The base salary range for this role is $150,000 to $200,000 annually, based on market data and internal compensation practices. This role may also be eligible for a bonus component tied to individual and company performance. Final compensation will be determined by factors such as location, experience, and skill level.