Position Description

The Front-End Developer at Applied Medical is responsible for designing, building, and maintaining high-quality, user-facing web applications that support critical business operations across the organization. This position plays a significant role in creating responsive, accessible, and performant user interfaces that deliver exceptional experiences to internal and external stakeholders. The Front-End Developer works closely with UX/UI Designers, back-end engineers, Business Analysts, and Quality Assurance professionals to translate requirements into functional, visually polished applications. Applied Medical is committed to building a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning. The Front-End Developer will have opportunities to grow their skills, mentor peers, and contribute to architectural decisions that shape the direction of our front-end technology stack.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain resilient, high-performance web applications and reusable UI components using modern JavaScript, TypeScript, and React.
• Write clean, scalable, and well-tested front-end code while participating in code reviews to ensure quality, security, and consistency.
• Leverage AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot and Cursor to improve development efficiency while maintaining coding standards.
• Collaborate with UX and UI designers to implement responsive, accessible designs and provide technical feedback on feasibility and best practices.
• Integrate front-end applications with back-end APIs and services, collaborating with back-end engineers on data contracts and integration strategies.
• Optimize application performance, identify front-end bottlenecks, and implement enhancements to improve usability and load times.
• Ensure compliance with web accessibility standards, including Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, across browsers and devices.
• Participate in sprint planning, architectural discussions, and technical refinement sessions within cross-functional engineering teams.
• Support and evolve the front-end design system and component library to promote reusability and consistent user experiences.

Success in This Role Looks Like

• Delivering front-end features and UI components that are maintainable, well-tested, and performant.
• Producing code that consistently passes peer review and can be easily understood, extended, and maintained by other developers.
• Collaborating effectively with designers, product partners, and back-end engineers to meet business and technical objectives.
• Proactively identifying, troubleshooting, and resolving front-end issues using strong debugging and problem-solving skills.
• Taking ownership of assigned features or initiatives while adapting to evolving priorities and requirements.
• Contributing to a collaborative engineering culture by sharing knowledge, mentoring peers, and supporting continuous improvement.
• Demonstrating ongoing growth in front-end architecture, accessibility, performance optimization, or design systems.

Position Requirements

This position requires the following skills and attributes:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, or equival equivalent professional experience.
• Two to ten years of professional experience in front-end development or full-stack software development.
• Hands-on experience building modern web applications using HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript or TypeScript.
• Experience using version control systems such as Git in collaborative, team-based environments.
• Experience working with modern front-end frameworks, with React experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with React or other modern frameworks such as Angular, Vue, or Svelte.
• Experience using version control systems such as Git in collaborative, team-based environments.
• Knowledge of responsive web design, CSS preprocessors such as SASS or SCSS, and layout techniques including Flexbox and CSS Grid.
• Experience writing unit and integration tests using tools such as Cypress, Playwright, or React Testing Library.
• Familiarity with build tools and bundlers including Webpack or Vite, and package managers such as npm or yarn.
• Understanding of web performance optimization techniques, browser developer tools, and debugging workflows.
• Working knowledge of web accessibility principles and WCAG 2.1 standards.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams.
• Self-directed learner with the ability to quickly adopt new technologies, frameworks, and tools.
• Analytical thinker with proven problem-solving and debugging capabilities.
• High attention to detail with a commitment to code quality and user experience.
• Receptive to feedback and motivated by continuous learning and improvement.

Preferred

The following skills and attributes are preferred:

• Experience with state management libraries or patterns such as Redux, Context API, or Zustand.
• Familiarity with design systems or component library development.
• Exposure to continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines, automation, or DevOps practices.
• Knowledge of GraphQL or Representational State Transfer (REST) API design principles.
• Contributions to open-source projects or a professional portfolio demonstrating front-end expertise.
• Experience with performance monitoring, analytics tools, or front-end optimization strategies.
• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies and sprint-based workflows.
• Mentoring experience or demonstrated ability to support the development of junior engineers.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation range: $80000 - $120000 / year (California).
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Training and mentorship opportunities.
• On-campus wellness activities.
• Education reimbursement program.
• 401(k) program with discretionary employer match.
• Generous vacation accrual and paid holiday schedule.

Please note that the compensation range may be based on factors such as relevant education, qualifications, experience. The compensation range may be adjusted in the future, and special discretionary bonus or incentive compensation plans may apply.

Our total reward package reflects our commitment to team member growth and well-being, as we invest in your development and offer a range of benefits designed to enhance your career and life.