About the Job: We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Frontend Software Engineer to join our fast-growing fintech company in Latin America. As a Frontend Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering resilient and sustainable software projects from design to implementation and rollout. You will be responsible for developing scalable and maintainable frontend software products and integrating them with cloud services. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including UI/UX designers, backend developers, and product managers, to create outstanding user interfaces and experiences. This individual contributor role offers the opportunity to learn and apply best practices in software development, unit testing, deployment, and monitoring in a production environment. You will work under the guidance of senior engineers but are expected to take initiative, act with urgency, and deliver high-quality work that adds value to our business and customers. Key Responsibilities: • Develop Scalable Software Products: Design, develop, and implement high-quality, scalable frontend solutions using React, TypeScript, and JavaScript. • Implement UI Designs: Work closely with UI/UX designers to translate design specifications into responsive and interactive user interfaces, ensuring a seamless user experience. • Execute on Defined Projects: Independently define the right solutions or utilize existing approaches to solve problems and achieve team-level goals. • Take Ownership: Follow through on commitments, take responsibility for your work, deliver on time, and proactively identify opportunities to improve projects and team processes. • Collaborate within the Team: Engage in code reviews and discussions to improve code quality, adopt best practices, and contribute to team knowledge sharing. • Implement Unit Tests and Best Practices: Write unit tests for new features using appropriate libraries (e.g., Jest, React Testing Library) to ensure reliability and maintainability. • Engage in Agile Processes: Participate in planning sessions, stand-ups, and retrospectives with the development team, engineering manager, and product manager. • Stay Up-to-Date with Frontend Technologies: Keep abreast of the latest frontend technologies and industry trends to ensure our products remain cutting-edge. • Cloud Integration: Integrate frontend applications with cloud services, preferably on AWS using tools like S3 and CloudFront. • Mentorship: May mentor new hires, interns, or junior engineers, helping them develop their skills. • Continuous Improvement: Proactively seek feedback, engage in personal growth, and contribute to team development by innovating and proposing new ideas. Requirements: • Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. • Experience: 3+ years of experience in software development, specifically in frontend development. Technical Skills: • Proficient in frontend technologies such as React, TypeScript, and JavaScript. • Strong experience in implementing UI designs accurately, with attention to detail in visuals and interactions. • Experience creating unit tests for UI components using libraries like Jest, Enzyme, or React Testing Library. • Familiarity with CI/CD tools and processes (preferred: GitHub Actions). • Knowledge of AWS services related to frontend applications, such as S3 and CloudFront; serverless technologies are a plus. • Experience integrating frontend applications with backend services via RESTful APIs. • Understanding of responsive design principles and cross-browser compatibility issues. • Agile Methodologies: Familiarity with Scrum or Kanban frameworks and ability to engage in Agile processes. Soft Skills: • Proactive and Responsible: Bias for action, acts with urgency, takes ownership of work, and delivers high-quality results. • Team Player: Ability to collaborate effectively with team members and cross-functional stakeholders. • Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to articulate ideas clearly and concisely. • Problem-Solving Abilities: Strong analytical skills to troubleshoot issues and propose solutions independently. • Eagerness to Learn: Growth mindset with a willingness to learn new technologies and improve development skills. • Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to code quality, documentation, and especially visual/design details. • Mentorship: Ability to mentor and guide junior team members, interns, or new hires. • Innovation: Open to change, enthusiastic about new initiatives, and contributes new ideas and approaches. • Integrity and Excellence: Models integrity and maintains a high standard of excellence in work. Preferred Qualifications: • Experience with backend technologies and creating APIs is a plus. • Familiarity with serverless architectures and cloud computing concepts. • Experience with version control systems like Git. • Knowledge of performance optimization techniques for frontend applications. • Understanding of accessibility standards and best practices. • Experience working in a fintech or fast-paced startup environment. What We Offer: • Opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment. • Professional growth and development opportunities through mentorship and hands-on experience. • Exposure to cutting-edge fintech technologies and best practices. • Chance to contribute to impactful projects and make a difference in the company's success.