Lead Front End Developer - React -Onsite 3 days/week in Chicago, IL.

Cerebra Consulting - Chicago, IL

Full-time - Senior

Chicago, IL

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Lead Front End Developer will be responsible for developing and enhancing the Private Passport application, which provides self-service capabilities for banking and investment tasks. This role involves working on both new and existing products using ReactJS, optimizing performance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality software solutions. The position requires strong technical expertise and leadership skills to guide the development process and improve system functionality.

Responsibilities

• Developing new greenfield and brownfield products using ReactJS.
• Building reusable components and front-end libraries for future use.
• Translating designs and wireframes into high quality code.
• Working with other teams to leverage the micro-FE framework/components library.
• Optimizing components for maximum performance across various devices and browsers.
• Facilitating code reviews and debugging defects and bugs.
• Designing, developing, testing, and deploying software solutions for Private Passport Accounts pages.
• Proposing new designs and modifying existing ones to improve performance and functionality.
• Providing comprehensive consultation to Business Unit and IT management on project development cycles.
• Offering technical expertise to support and enhance the Private Passport application.
• Providing leadership and guidance to staff, fostering teamwork and communication.

Requirements

• A BS degree in Computer Science or related field is required.
• At least 8 years of professional development experience with complex projects.
• Strong programming skills in React.js, Typescript, and Node.js (minimum 5 years).
• Proven experience building external-friendly websites using JavaScript frameworks.
• Server-side programming experience with automation and backend support preferred.
• Some SQL skills for developing and optimizing complex stored procedures desirable.
• Experience with agile project methodology and collaboration in Jira/ADO.
• Excellent communication skills and analytical ability.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in Domain Driven Design desirable.
• Skills in working with Opensource technologies and Database technologies.
• Experience with micro service architecture and cloud-native development.
• Familiarity with continuous build, integration, and deployment processes.
• Experience with collaboration tools like JIRA, ADO, Bitbucket, GitHub, and Confluence.

Benefits

• Flexible work schedule with onsite requirements 3 days a week.
• Opportunity to work on innovative projects in the financial services sector.