EagleView - Senior Platform Engineer - React.js/Next.js

Job Role/Title : Senior Platform Engineer

About the job :

Eagleview, the leader in aerial imagery, is hiring a Sr. Platform Engineer (Frontend Developer). We are a fast paced, energetic team driven by continuous process improvement. Were looking for motivated, organized, and independent team members. This position requires good communication skills and the ability to quickly pick up new technologies.

As a Senior Platform Engineer (Frontend Developer), you will be responsible for architecting, building, and enhancing scalable, high-performance web applications that power EagleView's platform products. You will lead frontend architecture decisions, champion design principles and best practices, and mentor fellow engineers through thoughtful code reviews and technical guidance.

You should have deep expertise in modern frontend technologies React, Next.js, Redux, TypeScript and a strong eye for building maintainable, well-structured UI systems. Experience with backend integration, AWS or cloud technologies would be a bonus. Familiarity with leveraging AI-assisted tools for development and code reviews is a plus. You should be able to function independently and enjoy cross-team collaboration in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities :

- Architect and design scalable, performant frontend applications using React, Next.js, Redux, and TypeScript

- Drive frontend architecture decisions, establish coding standards, design patterns, and best practices across the team

- Lead and conduct thorough PR/code reviews, ensuring code quality, consistency, and adherence to design principles

- Build reusable component libraries and design systems that promote consistency and developer productivity

- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior and mid-level developers on the team

- Collaborate with product managers, designers, and backend engineers to translate business requirements and UI/UX designs into robust technical implementations

- Optimize frontend performance, including bundle size, rendering efficiency, accessibility, and cross-browser compatibility

- Integrate frontend applications with backend APIs and services, ensuring seamless data flow and user experience

- Contribute to CI/CD pipelines and release processes for frontend applications

- Stay current with emerging frontend technologies and trends, evaluating and recommending adoption where appropriate

- Leverage AI-assisted development tools (e.g., Cursor, Kiro, AI-powered code review tools) to improve development velocity and code quality

Required Experience :

- BS or MS in Computer Science or related field or equivalent work experience

- 8 to 10 years of total experience in software development

- 5+ years of recent, hands-on experience with modern frontend technologies : React, Next.js, Redux, TypeScript, JavaScript

- Strong understanding of frontend architecture and design principles component design, state management patterns, separation of concerns, and scalable project structure

- Demonstrated experience with responsive design, accessibility (a11y), and cross-browser compatibility

- Proven track record of leading code reviews and elevating code quality across a team

- Demonstrated experience with SDLC methodologies and tools, with good understanding of data structures and algorithms

- Strong understanding of RESTful APIs and frontend-backend integration patterns

Preferred Experience :

- Experience with testing frameworks (Jest, React Testing Library, Cypress, Playwright)

- Experience with design systems and component libraries (Storybook, Material UI, or custom systems)

- Experience leveraging AI tools (GitHub Copilot, ChatGPT, AI-powered PR reviewers) to accelerate development workflows

- Experience with backend technologies (Node.js, Python, Golang, or similar) for full-stack context

- 2 to 3+ Yrs of Experience with AWS or other cloud platforms (S3, CloudFront, Lambda, Amplify, etc.)

- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and DevOps practices for frontend deployments

- Excellent communication skills and ability to work across teams with different skillsets

- Proven problem-solving and critical thinking skills

- Experience with micro-frontend architecture or modular frontend systems