- Company Name
- Meridian
- Job Title
- Founding Frontend Engineer
- Job Description
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Job Title: Founding Frontend Engineer
Role Summary:
Lead the design, development, and optimization of a high‑performance agentic platform’s frontend, driving pixel‑perfect UI experiences and scalable, maintainable architecture from the ground up.
Expectations:
- Deliver end‑to‑end frontend solutions that align with product vision and performance targets.
- Maintain a high standard of code quality, documentation, and best practices in a fast‑paced environment.
- Act as a technical thought leader, mentoring peers and influencing architectural decisions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Translate wireframes and design mockups into responsive, accessible interfaces using React, Next.js, and TypeScript.
- Implement state management, SSR, SSG, and ISR strategies to maximize speed and SEO.
- Write efficient, maintainable CSS with Tailwind or SASS/SCSS, including animations and transitions.
- Optimize bundle sizes, rendering times, and runtime performance; conduct profiling and performance regression testing.
- Integrate data fetching layers (e.g., React‑Query) and manage API interactions.
- Collaborate with product, design, and backend teams to iterate on features and resolve trade‑offs.
- Contribute to the core architecture, component library creation, and coding standards.
Required Skills:
- Expert level in React, Next.js, and TypeScript.
- Strong command of modern CSS techniques (Tailwind, SASS/SCSS).
- Proven experience building scalable Next.js apps with App Router, SSR, SSG, ISR.
- Knowledge of fetch‑management libraries (React‑Query, SWR, etc.).
- Proficiency in CSS animations, transitions, flexbox, and grid layouts.
- Familiarity with tooling (Webpack, Vite, Next.js Image, etc.) and CI/CD pipelines.
- Solid understanding of accessibility (WCAG), responsive design, and web performance fundamentals.
- Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
Required Education & Certifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field (or equivalent professional experience).
- No specific certifications are mandatory, but knowledge of performance testing tools and accessibility guidelines is preferred.