Software Mind

[8AI] Front-End Engineer (React)

Software Mind San José, Costa Rica

IT Services and IT Consulting · 1,001-5,000 employees

2 d ago
react Senior (5-10 yrs) Full-time Costa Rica
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About the role

You will build and maintain responsive, accessible user interfaces using React and TypeScript while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Your role involves integrating front-end features with back-end services and ensuring a polished, intuitive user experience across all applications.

What they look for

React TypeScript JavaScript HTML5 CSS REST APIs UI/UX Design Component Architecture Performance Optimization Git Vite Webpack Software Engineering Debugging Responsive Design

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 7 years of industry experience as a Front End Engineer and a BS/MS in Software Engineering or a related field. Proficiency in React, TypeScript, and modern front-end build tools is required, along with strong communication skills in English.

Full description

Company Description

We are Software Mind, an awesome team of engineers who are ready to ramp up any top-notch company’s projects! Our aim? To always be one step ahead. Become part of a multicultural company in constant growth with an excellent work environment certified by Great Place To Work!

Job Description

As a Front End Engineer you will build and improve web applications used by non-technical users, including doctors and end consumers. Your main focus will be implementing and evolving the front-end user experience in React, ensuring a smooth, intuitive UX and reliable integration with back-end services that power access to healthcare data.

What you will do

  • Build and maintain responsive, accessible user interfaces using React and TypeScript.
  • Implement UI based on designs and specifications, collaborating closely with product designers and product managers.
  • Apply strong design judgment to refine UI details, improve usability, and ensure a polished, consistent user experience across screens and workflows.
  • Develop reusable UI components and contribute to consistent UI patterns across the product (experience with design systems/component libraries is a plus).
  • Integrate front-end features with back-end services and REST APIs to ensure reliable application behavior (including loading, error, and empty states).
  • Ensure front-end quality through testing, debugging, and troubleshooting (experience with automated testing is a plus).
  • Optimize front-end performance and ensure cross-browser and cross-device compatibility.
  • Follow best practices for security and privacy when handling user data.
  • Collaborate with back-end engineers, QA, and product to ship improvements iteratively.

Qualifications

Expectations - the experience you need

  • 90% English written and oral (at least B2 level) with excellent communication skills.
  • BS/MS in Software Engineering, Computer Science, or a related Engineering field.
  • 7+ years of industry experience as a Front End Engineer building web applications.
  • Strong proficiency in front-end technologies (HTML5, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, React).
  • Strong product and design sensibility, with the ability to build polished, intuitive interfaces and make thoughtful UI/UX decisions when designs are incomplete or evolving.
  • Solid understanding of component architecture, maintainable front-end patterns, and working with APIs.
  • Experience integrating with REST APIs and handling real-world edge cases.
  • Knowledge of front-end performance optimization techniques and best practices.
  • Familiarity with modern front end build tools and workflows (e.g., Vite, Webpack; experience with modern tooling is a plus).
  • Familiarity with version control systems like Git.
  • Strong attention to detail, ownership mindset, and ability to collaborate in a cross-functional team.
  • Creativity in problem-solving.

 

 

Additional Information

Nice to have

  • Experience working with Figma or similar design tools is a plus.
  • An independent, driven approach with a demonstrated ability to take ownership and execute autonomously.
  • A business-oriented mindset and comfort operating within a fast-paced startup environment.

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