Senior Frontend React Engineer at Vigil

SUMMARY:

As a Senior Frontend React Engineer, you'll be building new websites and pages based on provided technical and functional specifications and implementing different strategies for existing products and tools based on requirements

We are looking for candidates who are as excited about pushing their own development as they are about advancing our technology stack.

Our core developers are passionate about software engineering and enjoy developing their skills and abilities in a friendly and supportive environment of keen learners.

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING:

You will join our engineering team and become a valued member, working closely in a collaborative, autonomous, and cross-functional team. You will help with the following:

• Develop websites based on technical and functional specifications provided by the client;
• Continued maintenance, development, and bug fixes for the existing websites;
• Utilise source control tools such as GitLab for maintaining code versioning and releases;
• Test the website on different browsers and identify any technical problems.
• Work with the team to manage, optimise and customise multiple web applications;
• Attend daily meetings to report on the progress of assigned tasks and attend fortnightly meetings for project planning, as well as other meetings as needed.
• Complete tasks & deliver projects on time and to the highest standards;
• Contribute ideas for making the application better and easier to use.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or any related technical field.
• At least 5 years of professional experience as a Frontend Web Developer.
• Expert proficiency in React.js and its core principles, with demonstrated experience in architecting complex applications.
• Extensive experience designing and implementing scalable solutions using popular React.js workflows (such as Redux, Flux, or MobX), with a focus on performance optimisation and code maintainability.
• Comprehensive knowledge of web technologies, including HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript, with a deep understanding of best practices and emerging trends in frontend development.
• Mastery of modern frontend build pipelines and tools (e.g., Webpack), including the ability to configure and optimise build processes for large-scale applications.
• Proven expertise in designing and consuming RESTful APIs, with a strong emphasis on efficient data handling and integration.
• Advanced understanding of version control systems (e.g., Git) and code collaboration tools (e.g., GitHub), with experience in leading code reviews and providing mentorship to junior developers.
• Demonstrated proficiency in ensuring cross-browser compatibility and implementing responsive design techniques, with a focus on delivering consistent user experiences across different devices and platforms.
• Exceptional ability to write clean, modular, and well-documented code, with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to writing maintainable software.
• Experience working on SEO
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience working in Agile development environments.
• Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal

AWESOME BUT NOT REQUIRED:

• Experience working on GEO
• Experience with our CMS system Umbraco

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Be part of our collegial environment where responsibility and authority are shared equally amongst colleagues and help create our company culture
• A culture in which we don’t criticise failure but ensure we learn from our mistakes
• An Agile environment where your ideas are welcome
• The possibility to grow and experience different projects
• Ongoing Training & Mentoring
• The possibility to travel

- ATTENTION! THIS POSITION IS FOR PORTUGAL OR BRAZIL BASED ONLY