Senior Front End Developer

## About the Role As a Senior Front End Developer on CoLab's Build Engage Team, you will play a crucial role in shaping the user experience of CoLab's AI platform. You will work closely with designers, product managers, and back-end developers to build responsive, performant, and accessible UI experiences, helping CoLab users engage with complex data and workflows in simple, intuitive ways. The Build Engage Team is responsible for developing and maintaining the platform's front-end features, ensuring a seamless user experience across various devices and browsers. CoLab's platform is used by global engineering teams, including companies like Ford, Komatsu, and Johnson Controls, to catch issues earlier, eliminate rework cycles, and bring products to market faster. As a Senior Front End Developer, you will be part of a team that is passionate about delivering high-quality software solutions that make a real impact on the engineering industry. In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of projects, from developing new features to improving existing ones, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure that the front-end features meet the needs of CoLab's users.

## What You Will Do - Build and maintain UI features using React, TypeScript, and CoLab's internal component library - Collaborate with product and design teams to translate user needs into front-end solutions - Develop, test, and ship changes regularly as part of sprint-based releases - Participate in code reviews and contribute to front-end architecture decisions - Advocate for performance, accessibility, and usability across the platform - Collaborate with back-end and infrastructure teams to integrate APIs and optimize workflows - Help maintain and improve testing practices using tools like Cypress or Playwright - Share knowledge and learn from others - mentorship is a two-way street - Work with designers to develop and maintain a consistent design language - Participate in agile development methodologies, including sprint planning and retrospectives

## What We Are Looking For - 5+ years of professional front-end development experience - Strong proficiency with React, TypeScript, HTML, and CSS - Experience integrating APIs and working within a modern front-end toolchain (e.g. Vite, Webpack, npm, ESLint) - Familiarity with Git workflow (pull requests, branches, code reviews) - Experience writing automated tests (unit, integration, and E2E) - Understanding of front-end performance principles and accessibility best practices - Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset - Experience working in an agile development environment - Familiarity with modern front-end build tools and workflows

## Nice to Have - Experience with design systems and scalable component libraries - Familiarity with GraphQL - Familiarity with Python - Experience working closely with product designers

## Benefits and Perks - Attractive compensation package - Stock options package - Opportunity to work on a cutting-edge AI platform - Collaborative and dynamic work environment - Flexible working hours and remote work options - Professional development opportunities - Access to the latest tools and technologies - Recognition and reward for outstanding performance - Comprehensive health and wellness benefits - Generous paid time off policy

- Make sure to showcase your experience with React and TypeScript in your portfolio and resume.

• Highlight your ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Be prepared to discuss your experience with front-end performance optimization and accessibility best practices.
• Show a willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and workflows.
• Don't be afraid to ask about the company culture and values during the interview process.
• Research CoLab's platform and be prepared to discuss how your skills and experience align with the company's goals and mission.
• Be prepared to provide examples of your experience with agile development methodologies and sprint-based releases.