Frontend Developer ()

About Astound Digital

At Astound Digital we are pioneers in the digital landscape dedicated to transforming how the world interacts with technology data and creativity. Our role as trusted advisors in the digital landscape empowers the worlds most innovative brands with frictionless end-to-end customer experiences. We are known for our comprehensive solutions proven expertise and collaborative nimble approach that instills confidence in our clients. We embrace the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to drive innovation efficiency and better outcomes for our clients and employees. Join us to navigate and lead in the ever-changing digital world where your impact will extend beyond the ordinary.

Job Purpose

As a Senior Frontend Engineer at Astound Digital you will play a pivotal role in designing building and maintaining scalable high-performance commerce solutions using and . You will bridge the gap between user experience and enterprise backend systems by developing robust Backend-for-Frontend (BFF) layers and implementing modern reusable atomic UI components. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams and stakeholders you will champion code quality web performance and innovative frontend architectures that empower world-renowned brands. This role offers an exciting opportunity to mentor fellow engineers and stay at the forefront of modern headless and API-driven development practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain scalable secure and performant frontend architectures using and modern CSS frameworks.
• Design and implement robust Backend-for-Frontend (BFF) layers using or API routes to aggregate and optimize data from enterprise systems.
• Build reusable modular UI components from the ground up using atomic design principles Storybook and mocking layers to isolate UI logic.
• Optimize applications for maximum server and client-side performance focusing on core web vitals data fetching and multi-tier caching strategies.
• Collaborate with backend DevOps and product teams to drive end-to-end user experiences while advocating for product engineering needs.
• Establish high standards for code quality testing automation (unit integration E2E) and comprehensive technical documentation.
• Lead knowledge-sharing sessions mentorship programs and resilience planning to continuously upskill teams and improve the tech stack.

Qualifications and Skills

• 5 years of industry experience with a strong focus on frontend development ideally within eCommerce headless and API-driven architectures.
• Expert-level proficiency in JavaScript TypeScript and alongside hands-on experience building orchestration layers.
• Practical experience applying atomic architecture patterns building component libraries with TailwindCSS and using Storybook development sandboxes.
• Deep knowledge of web performance optimization (Core Web Vitals) and strong quality controls using tools like Jest Vitest Playwright or Cypress.
• Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science (or equivalent) combined with excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
• Availability to work overlapping hours with the U.S. Central Time (CST) business zone.
• Familiarity with micro-frontends containerization (Docker/Kubernetes) cloud platforms (AWS/Azure/GCP) or observability tooling is a strong plus.

*Must be located in Ukraine*

What we offer in return

• Global Collaboration: The opportunity to work daily with diverse and talented professionals across the globe.
• Off-the-Charts Career Growth: Сlear career path and a performance review system career coaching training and certifications mentoring and knowledge sharing.
• Well-being Is Top Priority: Parental leave paid time off comprehensive health and medical plans.
• Real Work-Life Balance: Dependent on location we offer remote in-office or hybrid working modes; flexible hours; work-life balance support on every stage and level.

Why work for Astound Digital

Whether youre working directly with our world-renowned clients or with your Astound colleagues from around the globe you will shape the future of digital commerce using emerging technologies and innovative approaches.

Grow your career with Astound Digital and discover exciting opportunities while doing the work you love!