Staff Software Development Engineer - Frontend - Remote

Overview

Wagepoint is seeking a talented Staff Software Development Engineer – Frontend to tackle complex UI challenges and build scalable, high-performance web applications in the payroll and HR tech space.

In Short

• Lead the development of scalable, performant, and user-centric front-end applications.
• Own the full lifecycle of front-end features—from design to deployment.
• Drive UI architecture, component systems, and front-end platform strategy.
• Build and maintain reusable design systems and shared UI libraries.
• Ensure high standards in code quality, testing, accessibility (WCAG), and performance.
• Optimize applications using modern performance techniques.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Design, DevOps, and Architecture teams.
• Contribute to cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines for front-end delivery.
• Establish monitoring, reliability, and performance best practices for UI services.
• Mentor and support engineers, fostering a culture of learning and technical excellence.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in front-end or UI engineering.
• Experience with micro-frontends or modular UI architectures.
• Deep expertise in JavaScript/TypeScript and modern frameworks (React preferred).
• Strong experience building large-scale web applications and component-based systems.
• Advanced proficiency in HTML, CSS, and modern styling approaches.
• Experience with REST and/or GraphQL API integration.
• Strong testing practices using tools like Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress, or Playwright.
• Experience with build tools (Webpack, Vite), Storybook, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Proven ability to optimize performance and deliver accessible, responsive designs.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Benefits

• Impact: Directly contribute to the growth and success of Wagepoint.
• Culture: Work with a friendly team, solving interesting problems together.
• Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Innovation: Work in an environment that encourages creativity and new ideas.
• Remote: Ability to work from home, forever!