Frontend Developer

The role ensures that StarZen's digital platforms deliver a consistent, performant, and accessible experience across devices and browsers, translating design systems and product requirements into production-ready interfaces used by customers, internal teams, and partners.The Frontend Developer operates as the technical partner to product and design teams, translating UI/UX designs, business requirements, and technical constraints into scalable, maintainable, and well-tested frontend code using Vue.js, React, and Next.js.Accountability & Responsibilities of Role: 1. Application Development & Ownership• Own the end-to-end development of frontend features across:o Vue.js applicationso React applicationso Next.js applications (SSR/SSG)• Translate UI/UX designs and wireframes into high-quality, reusable components• Ensure consistent behaviour and appearance of interfaces across browsers and devices• Ensure performance, accessibility, and responsiveness standards are met in every release2. API Integration & Data Handling• Integrate frontend applications with RESTful APIs and/or GraphQL services• Manage application state using appropriate libraries (Redux, Pinia, Vuex, Zustand, or similar)• Handle asynchronous data flows, caching, and error states gracefully• Partner closely with backend developers to define and refine API contracts3. Code Quality & Collaboration• Write clean, well-documented, and testable code following team coding standards• Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and technical design discussions• Collaborate with designers, product managers, and QA to deliver end-to-end features• Mentor junior developers on frontend best practices where applicable4. Performance, Testing & Reliability• Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and cross-browser compatibility• Write and maintain unit/integration tests to catch regressions early• Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve UI bugs and performance issues in production• Monitor frontend performance metrics and proactively address degradations5. Continuous Improvement• Stay current with emerging frontend technologies, tools, and best practices• Recommend and adopt tooling improvements (build tools, linting, CI/CD) that improve developer velocity• Contribute to shared component libraries and design system documentationPosition Requirements:• 3-6 years of professional experience in frontend web development• Strong proficiency in Vue.js and its core principles (Composition API, Vuex/Pinia, Vue Router)• Solid experience with React.js, including Hooks, Context API, and component-based architecture• Hands-on experience with Next.js, including SSR, SSG, and API routes• Strong command of HTML5, CSS3, and modern JavaScript (ES6+) / TypeScript• Experience with RESTful APIs, GraphQL, and asynchronous data handling• Familiarity with Git and collaborative development workflows• Experience in consumer-facing digital products or e-commerce platforms is a strong advantageKey Competencies:• Clear improvements in application performance, load times, and responsiveness• Measurable reduction in UI bugs and production incidents post-release• Strong alignment between design intent and shipped user experience• Consistent code quality demonstrated through review feedback and test coverage• Effective collaboration with design, backend, and QA teams to ship features on schedule