Senior Frontend Developer

Hybrid - 3 Days onsite in Dublin (IFSC) Office

Opportunity
Want to learn about biometric verification and work with the latest generation smart phone technologies? Interested in learning new platforms and new technology? This is the job for you!

Daon provides innovative, award-winning identity management products and services to global businesses and public sector organizations. Our team of engineers and scientists has patented and brought to market more biometric identity verification systems and technologies than any team, anywhere. A privately held company with major offices in Europe, Australia, and North America, Daon has been providing fraud prevention solutions to organizations across six continents for over two decades.

Job Description:
We are seeking a Senior Frontend Developer with extensive experience in React and a keen eye for design and user experience (UX). The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of frontend technologies, a passion for creating intuitive and visually appealing user interfaces, and the ability to lead and mentor a team of frontend developers. The candidate should also have proven delivery experience, experience integrating with native applications, and the ability to set technical direction and product vision.

Key Responsibilities:

Architectural Leadership:

• Design and implement robust, scalable, and high-performance frontend architecture.

• Define and uphold frontend development standards and best practices.

• Evaluate and integrate new technologies and tools to improve the development process and user experience.

• Set technical goals and provide strategic direction for frontend projects.

React Development:

• Develop and maintain complex applications using React and related technologies.

• Optimize components for maximum performance across a vast array of web-capable devices and browsers.

• Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs.

Design & UX:

• Collaborate with UX/UI designers to ensure the technical feasibility of designs and enhance user experience.

• Conduct and oversee user research and usability testing to refine and improve designs.

• Implement and advocate for design systems, component libraries, and UI patterns.

• Critique and provide feedback on design proposals with a user-centered approach.

Collaboration & Mentorship:

• Work closely with backend developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to deliver high-quality products.

• Mentor and provide guidance to junior and mid-level frontend developers.

• Conduct code reviews and ensure adherence to best practices and coding standards.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure cohesive product development.

Quality Assurance:

• Ensure the application’s cross-browser compatibility and responsiveness.

• Implement and oversee the use of automated testing tools and frameworks.

• Monitor and address performance issues and bugs.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Technical Expertise:

• 7+ years of experience in frontend development.

• Strong proficiency in JavaScript, TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3.

• Extensive experience with React and its ecosystem (Redux, React Router, etc.).

• Familiarity with modern frontend build pipelines and tools (GitHub Actions, etc.).

• Knowledge of RESTful APIs and asynchronous request handling.

• Experience with server-side rendering and Next.js.

• Knowledge of GraphQL and Prometheus.

• Familiarity with testing frameworks such as Jest.

• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.

• Experience setting technical direction and outlining product vision.

Design & UX:

• Proven experience in creating and implementing UX/UI designs.

• Strong understanding of user-centered design principles and best practices.

• Experience with design tools such as Figma, or similar.

• Proven ability to critique design with empathy for end-user requirements.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, agile environment.

• Leadership experience with a track record of mentoring and leading a team.

• Ability to see the big picture and manage multiple parallel deliveries.

• Hands-on mindset with the ability to provide feedback on API design.

• Good stakeholder communication skills, able to communicate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Web Workers, Canvas, etc.

• Proven delivery experience in integrating with native applications.

• Ability to provide feedback on API design.

• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.