Senior Frontend Engineer (Space42)
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About the Role
Space42 is seeking a Senior Frontend Engineer to build user interfaces for a Big Data analytic system. The role requires 8+ years of experience, proficiency in React and TypeScript, and knowledge of GIS libraries like Mapbox or Cesium.
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Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain complex, high performance web applications using modern frontend technologies (e.g., React, TypeScript)
- Contribute to frontend architecture and establish best practices for scalable, maintainable, and testable codebases
- Collaborate with UX/UI designers to translate wireframes and prototypes into responsive, user friendly interfaces
- Integrate with RESTful and GraphQL APIs and ensure smooth data flow between frontend and backend
- Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and accessibility
- Conduct code reviews, provide technical mentorship, and guide the team toward engineering excellence
- Monitor and mitigate common web vulnerabilities (e.g., XSS, CSRF, clickjacking, injection attacks)
- Stay up to date with emerging web technologies, tools, and frameworks
- Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, testing strategies, and code quality initiatives
- Collaborate in agile environments (Scrum/Kanban) to plan sprints, define tasks, and deliver on deadlines
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience)
- 8+ years of professional experience in frontend development
- Strong proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, and at least one modern framework (React, Vue, or Angular)
- GIS related libraries (e.g. Mapbox, Cesium)
- Solid understanding of HTML5, CSS3, and responsive design principles
- Experience with state management (e.g., Redux, MobX)
- Familiarity with frontend build tools (Webpack, Vite, Babel, etc.)
- Experience working with REST APIs, GraphQL, and real time data (WebSockets)
- Knowledge of testing frameworks (e.g. Jest)
- Proficiency with Git, CI/CD, and agile methodologies
- Knowledge of containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes) or cloud deployment (AWS, GCP, Azure)
- Excellent problem solving, communication, and collaboration skills
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Overview
- Space42 (ADX: SPACE42) is a UAE based AI powered SpaceTech company that integrates satellite communications, geospatial analytics and artificial intelligence capabilities.
- As a Senior Frontend Engineer, you will work within the development team to build the user interface and front end deliverables for a Big Data analytic system.
Responsibilities
- Design, build, and maintain complex, high performance web applications using modern frontend technologies (e.g., React, TypeScript).
- Contribute the frontend architecture and establish best practices for scalable, maintainable, and testable codebases.
- Collaborate with UX/UI designers to translate wireframes and prototypes into responsive, user friendly interfaces.
- Integrate with RESTful and GraphQL APIs and ensure smooth data flow between frontend and backend.
- Optimize applications for maximum speed, scalability, and accessibility.
- Conduct code reviews, provide technical mentorship, and guide the team toward engineering excellence.
- Monitor and mitigate common web vulnerabilities (e.g., XSS, CSRF, clickjacking, injection attacks).
- Stay up to date with emerging web technologies, tools, and frameworks.
- Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, testing strategies, and code quality initiatives.
- Collaborate in agile environments (Scrum/Kanban) to plan sprints, define tasks, and deliver on deadlines.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
- 8+ years of professional experience in frontend development.
- Strong proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, and at least one modern framework (React, Vue, or Angular).
- GIS related libraries (e.g. Mapbox, Cesium).
- Solid understanding of HTML5, CSS3, and responsive design principles.
- Experience with state management (e.g., Redux, MobX).
- Familiarity with frontend build tools (Webpack, Vite, Babel, etc.).
- Experience working with REST APIs, GraphQL, and real time data (WebSockets).
- Knowledge of testing frameworks (e.g. Jest).
- Proficiency with Git, CI/CD, and agile methodologies.
- Knowledge of containerized environments (Docker, Kubernetes) or cloud deployment (AWS, GCP, Azure).
- Excellent problem solving, communication, and collaboration skills.
Our Benefits & Perks
- Competitive compensation packages and comprehensive medical insurance to support you and your family.
- Wellbeing focused initiatives and resources designed to enhance your personal and professional life.
- Access to exclusive discount programs, offering savings across various lifestyle and leisure experiences across the UAE.
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