Job description
ABOUT APPLY DIGITAL
Apply Digital is a global digital transformation partner for change agents. Leveraging expertise that spans Business Transformation Strategy, Product Design & Development, Commerce, Platform Engineering, Data Intelligence, Marketing Services, Change Management, and beyond, we enable our clients to modernize their organizations and deliver meaningful impact to their business and customers.
Our 750+ team members have helped transform global companies like Kraft Heinz, NFL, Moderna, Lululemon, Dropbox, Atlassian, A+E Networks, and The Very Group.
Apply Digital was founded in 2016 in Vancouver, Canada. In the past nine years, we have grown to nine cities across North America, South America, the UK, and Europe.
At Apply Digital, we believe in the “One Team” approach, where we operate within a ‘pod’ structure. Each pod brings together senior leadership, subject matter experts, and cross-functional skill sets, all working within a common tech and delivery framework. This structure is underpinned by well-oiled scrum and sprint cadences, keeping teams in step to release often and retrospectives to ensure we progress toward the desired outcomes.
Wherever we work in the world, we envision Apply Digital as a safe, empowered, respectful, and fun community for people, every single day. Together, we work to embody our SHAPE (smart, humble, active, positive, and excellent) values and make Apply Digital a space for our team to connect, grow, and support each other to make a difference.
Visit our Careers page to learn how we can unlock your potential.
LOCATION: Apply Digital is hybrid/remote-friendly. The preferred candidate should be based in Latin America, preferably working in hours that align to PT (Pacific Timezone) or ET (Eastern Timezone). Candidates located in Santiago, Chile are able to work out of our Santiago office as remote/hybrid employees. Candidates located outside of Santiago, Chile will be fully remote employees.
THE ROLE:
We are seeking a dedicated and innovative Frontend focused Senior Software Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about technology, eager to learn, and possess a strong commitment to creating high-quality applications. This role requires collaboration with a diverse team to meet business requirements, mentor junior developers, and maintain client relationships.Our ideal teammate is someone comfortable working with development frameworks and library management — and who can produce and scale software solutions alongside a multifunctional team. You’ll be working across the software development lifecycle, from design to implementation. So, if you’re able to work independently and responsibly as well as write clean and solid code, then this could be your perfect job.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain web applications ensuring high performance, responsiveness, and a seamless user experience.
- Collaborate with UX/UI designers to translate design concepts into functional, visually appealing web interfaces.
- Write clean, efficient, and reusable code that adheres to best practices and coding standards.
- Integrate with backend services using APIs to fetch and display data, ensuring smooth client-server interactions.
- Optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability across a wide variety of devices and browsers.
- Conduct code reviews and contribute to improving development processes and standards within the team.
- Test and debug applications to ensure high-quality, bug-free software.
- Stay up to date with the latest trends and advancements in frontend development to continuously improve skills and the product.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including backend developers, product managers, and QA engineers, to deliver high-quality features on time.
- Participate in agile development cycles, including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives.
Requirements
- Fluent English communication skills
- Strong proficiency in React.js and Next.js for building modern, dynamic web applications.
- Experience with TypeScript to write type-safe, scalable, and maintainable code.
- Hands-on experience with Storybook to develop and document reusable UI components.
- Expertise in using Tailwind CSS to rapidly build responsive, utility-first layouts and designs.
- Experience in integrating frontend applications with RESTful or GraphQL APIs for data management and content delivery.
- Familiarity with state management libraries, such as Redux or Context API, to manage application state effectively.
- Experience with version control systems, primarily Git, and collaboration tools like GitHub or GitLab.
- Familiarity with testing tools such as Jest and React Testing Library to ensure high-quality, reliable code.
- Knowledge of modern build tools and bundlers, such as Webpack, Babel, or Vite, for optimizing and compiling frontend code.
- Solid understanding of Server-Side Rendering (SSR), Static Site Generation (SSG), CDN, Headless CMS, and the Jamstack architecture.
- Strong understanding of SEO best practices and their impact on web development.
- Ability to work in an agile development environment, participating in sprints, code reviews, and continuous integration processes.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot and debug complex issues efficiently.
- Good communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams, including designers, backend developers, and product managers.
- Attention to detail and a passion for delivering polished, user-friendly web applications.
Nice to Have
- Familiarity with Atomic Design Methodology.
- Experience with Jamstack architecture.
- Proficient in platforms like Netlify, Vercel.
- Hands-on experience with Contentful, ContentStack, or any other headless CMS.
- Experience integrating Algolia for search functionality.
- Proficiency in using Storybook for component-driven development.
- Strong understanding of GraphQL.
- Experience working with Commercetools, BigCommerce, or any other commerce engine.
- Experience managing and working with monorepos (e.g., Nx, Turborepo).
LIFE AT APPLY DIGITAL
At Apply Digital, people are at the core of everything we do. We value your time, safety, and health, and strive to build a work community that can help you thrive and grow. Here are a few benefits we offer to support you:
Great projects: Broaden your skills on a range of engaging projects with international brands that have a global impact.
An inclusive and safe environment: We’re truly committed to building a culture where you are celebrated and everyone feels welcome and safe.
Learning opportunities: We offer generous training budgets, including partner tech certifications, custom learning plans, workshops, mentorship, and peer support.
Generous vacation policy: Work-life balance is key to our team’s success, so we offer ample time away from work to promote overall well-being.
Customizable benefits: Tailor your extended health and dental plan to your needs, priorities, and preferences.
Flexible work arrangements: We work in a variety of ways, from remote, to in-office, to a blend of both.
Apply Digital is committed to building a culture where differences are celebrated and everyone feels welcome. That’s why we value equal opportunity and nurture an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are recognized and valued.
For more information, visit the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) section of our website. If you have accommodation needs at this stage of the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible by emailing us at [email protected].
