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Octopus by RTG is the tech hiring and outsourcing arm of Robusta Technology Group, dedicated to connecting exceptional tech talent with top-tier organizations across the MENA, GCC, Europe, the US, and Canada. We specialize in building strong, long-term partnerships between skilled professionals and innovative companies. Our mission is to empower growth, innovation, and excellence by matching the right talent with the right opportunities.
Currently, we are hiring a Senior Frontend Engineer for one of our partner organizations in KSA on a 1-year contract, offering the opportunity to contribute to exciting projects within a dynamic and forward-thinking environment.
Main Responsibilities
Development & Architecture
- Lead the development of high-performance, scalable web applications.
- Design and build reusable, modular, and high-quality React components.
- Architect and manage complex state management using Redux, Context API, Recoil, etc.
- Implement and manage API integrations (RESTful APIs, GraphQL).
- Optimize applications for speed, scalability, and performance (e.g., lazy loading, client-side rendering).
- Ensure cross-browser and cross-device compatibility.
Collaboration & Leadership
- Work closely with back-end developers, product managers, and UI/UX designers.
- Mentor junior developers and lead feature implementation.
- Participate in code reviews to ensure code quality and maintain standards.
Testing & Quality
- Implement test-driven development with unit and integration tests (Jest, Mocha, Cypress).
- Maintain documentation and follow best practices for maintainability.
Continuous Improvement
- Stay updated with the latest React, Next.js, and front-end technologies.
- Contribute to improving architecture and front-end workflows.
Requirements
Experience
- Minimum 4+ years in front-end web development, primarily with React and Next.js.
Technical Skills
- Strong proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+), React, Next.js, and TypeScript.
- In-depth knowledge of React Hooks, class components, and modern design patterns.
- Experience with state management libraries (Redux, Context API, Recoil).
- Familiar with Next Router, React Router, and React lifecycle methods.
- Proficient with HTML5, CSS3, and styling libraries/frameworks (SASS, Styled Components, Emotion).
- Experience with front-end build tools (Webpack, Babel, NPM, Yarn).
- Strong understanding of API integration (RESTful APIs, GraphQL).
- Hands-on experience with testing tools (Jest, Mocha, Cypress, Enzyme).
- Proficient in Git version control and Git workflows (GitFlow, Pull Requests).
Soft Skills
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical thinking.
- Strong communication and team collaboration abilities.
- Ability to mentor and guide junior team members.
- Detail-oriented and focused on code quality and best practices.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Storybook for UI component documentation.
- Familiarity with Server-Side Rendering (SSR) and Static Site Generation (SSG).
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automated deployment.
- Background in Agile/Scrum methodologies.
- Understanding of UI/UX principles and tools (Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD).
- Knowledge of Docker or other containerization tools.
