Senior Front-End Software Engineer

The Senior Front End Software Engineer will be part of development team. We Offer a collaborative, fun and friendly environment developing ecommerce and back office systems for our division. Use a predominantly Microsoft technical stack. Have regular opportunities to develop new components as well as maintaining and extending our existing system

• Refining problems and requirements
• Identifying potential solutions and their suitability
• Implementing solutions using our current technical stack
• Participate in the peer-review and approval process
• Assist with internal system support as required
• Provide advice and mentorship to other members of the team

• Candidate must possess at a Bachelor’s/College Degree in Computer Science or equivalent
• Has a Strong understanding of the browser environment and HTML5 features
• Experience in designing for, deploying to, and managing applications in Microsoft Azure (or other cloud environments)
• Understanding of unit testing methodologies and their value
• Experience in UI/UX design
• Strong understanding of good API design principles
• Experience developing or maintaining a mature DevOps pipeline (CI/CD etc)
• Strong foundation in Test-driven development including Unit, Application and Integration testing
• Experience with any of the following technologies: Azure DevOps experience, Automation testing (Selenium), Python, Typescript, Octopus Deploy, Jira and Confluence, Sketch, Photoshop, Illustrator or similar
• Have strong communication skills and want to work collaboratively within a team
• Have strong engineering skills and are comfortable making good decisions based on the problem and restrictions at hand
• Can work independently but are comfortable asking for help or assisting others when in need
• Want to work on a variety of systems and technologies
• Enjoy learning new skills and sharing your experience with others
• Ability to think critically about how changes impact the whole solution and assist with architectural decisions
• Comfortable collaborating with other developers and other teams of the business to create solutions
• In-depth knowledge of JavaScript (ES6+)
• Front-end framework experience, such as Vue.js (preferable), Angular, React.js etc
• UI/UX design experience
• Strong UI/UX implementation skills for CSS (CSS3). SCSS (desirable)
• Webpack or similar experience
• Familiarity with Git
• Experience with cloud-based infrastructure design and implementation (Azure desirable)
• Strong understanding of secure coding practices
• Strong understanding of common data structures and software design patterns and their application
• Experience working within a highly collaborative team using agile methodologies

We are HGS Offshore Staffing Solutions, a premier global partner in building offshore teams in the Philippines, with over 1,500 professionals across Metro Manila and Cebu.

Our goal is to ignite global potential by connecting exceptional talent with companies worldwide. We are committed to propelling your career forward by providing opportunities for growth, where your expertise can flourish in any field. Here, you'll have access to global industries, continuous training opportunities, and a culture where your voice always matters.

At HGS, we go beyond recruiting talented individuals, we cultivate a vibrant community. You'll be able to grow alongside your peers through professional development opportunities at your fingertips and connect with teammates during exciting company events. Our monthly huddles keep you connected with your team and colleagues. We also foster a dynamic community with our charity initiatives, reminding us that our careers can make a real difference. Whether you work remotely or side-by-side, you are always part of the team at HGS.