| Location | Dallas, TX |
Lendistry is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, or local law.If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at hr@lendistry.com.Lendistry does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. To conduct business with Lendistry, a Master Services Agreement (MSA) must be executed and confirmed prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. Without a signed MSA, Lendistry shall not be responsible to any individual or entity for any payment relating to any form of fee or compensation. And, in the event that a resume or candidate is submitted by a recruiter, employment agency, or a staffing firm without a fully executed MSA, Lendistry has the unrestricted right to pursue and hire any of those candidate(s) without any legal or financial responsibility to the recruiter, agency, and/or firm.A Day in the LifeWe are seeking an experienced and visionary Sr Staff Engineer Frontend to lead the design, development, and implementation of cutting‑edge web applications. The ideal candidate is a front‑end expert with deep expertise in modern web technologies, including React, and a passion for crafting exceptional user interfaces. This role involves both hands‑on development and strategic architectural leadership, ensuring the team adopts the best practices and innovative approaches for building scalable, maintainable, and high‑performance web applications. Additionally, the Staff/Principal Engineer will mentor junior engineers, foster a culture of continuous learning and excellence, and ensure the seamless integration and testing of RESTful APIs.Lendistry: Who We AreWe're proud to be the nation's largest minority‑led, tech‑savvy lender for small businesses and commercial real estate. As a certified Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) and Community Development Entity (CDE), our mission is all about creating economic opportunities and fueling growth for small business owners and their communities. Join us as we pave the way with innovative financing and financial education!What You'll Be DoingDesign and implement the front‑end architecture for complex web applications, ensuring scalability, maintainability, and performance.Evaluate and introduce new technologies, frameworks, and methodologies to improve the development process and product quality.Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define technical requirements and provide guidance on the best front‑end practices.Hands‑on DevelopmentDevelop high‑quality, responsive, and user‑friendly web applications using modern technologies, with a strong focus on React.Integrate RESTful APIs effectively, ensuring smooth communication between the front‑end and back‑end services.Write clean, modular, and maintainable code, adhering to industry standards and best practices.Optimize web applications for maximum speed and scalability.UI/UX ExpertiseChampion a user‑centric approach to web development, ensuring that applications provide an intuitive and engaging user experience.Collaborate closely with designers to implement pixel‑perfect interfaces and ensure design fidelity.Stay updated with the latest trends in UI/UX design and development, bringing new ideas to the table.Testing And Quality AssuranceDevelop and maintain comprehensive unit and integration tests for front‑end components, ensuring robust and error‑free applications.Implement automated testing frameworks to streamline the development and deployment processes.Work closely with QA teams to identify and fix bugs, ensuring high‑quality releases.Mentorship And Team DevelopmentMentor and guide junior engineers, providing technical direction, code reviews, and career development support.Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment, encouraging knowledge sharing and continuous learning.Lead by example, demonstrating best practices in front‑end development and setting high standards for code quality.Collaboration And CommunicationWork closely with product managers, back‑end engineers, and other stakeholders to deliver features on time and with high quality.Clearly communicate technical concepts and decisions to non‑technical stakeholders.Participate in technical discussions, architecture reviews, and code reviews to ensure high standards across the team.Your Areas of Knowledge and Expertise6+ years of professional experience in front‑end development, with a focus on React and other modern JavaScript frameworks.Proven experience in architecting and building large‑scale web applications.Strong understanding of RESTful APIs and how to integrate them into front‑end applications.Experience with testing frameworks such as Jest, Mocha, or Cypress.Strong understanding of web performance optimization techniques and best practices.Passion for UI/UX design and a strong eye for detail.Experience mentoring and leading engineering teams, with a focus on growth and development.Excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, can convey complex technical concepts to various audiences.Preferred QualificationsExperience with TypeScript, Webpack, and other modern front‑end tools.Knowledge of back‑end technologies and how they interact with front‑end architecture.Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices for front‑end applications.Contributions to open‑source projects or a strong presence in the front‑end development community.Why You'll Love Working HereComprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision InsuranceGenerous Paid Time OffBirthday Day Off12 Paid Company Holidays401(k) MatchFSA and HSAPaid Life Insurance#J-18808-Ljbffr