Software Engineer II, Frontend

About the role

This role shapes web experiences and platform direction for a family technology company. The position focuses on leading frontend strategy within the Web Platform and Family Hub team. Success here supports the mission of helping families manage life and money together. You will translate complex requirements into intuitive user flows that align with business objectives. The position requires ownership of the entire feature lifecycle from discovery through production deployment. You will act as a technical leader in defining best practices for the web platform. Collaboration with product and design partners is central to delivering cohesive user experiences. Your work will directly influence how millions of families interact with financial tools on the web.

Key facts

What you'll do

Architect and implement responsive user interfaces using modern React patterns within the Web Platform and Family Hub team.

Lead the frontend architecture by evaluating tools such as Next.js and Remix to ensure scalability and performance.

Refactor legacy components to improve maintainability while managing technical debt across critical user journeys.

Champion engineering standards by enforcing code quality through rigorous code reviews and testing practices.

Collaborate with designers to translate visual mockups into pixel-perfect implementations that work across devices.

Optimize application speed and efficiency by analyzing budgets and profiling runtime behavior in production.

Mentor junior engineers by sharing knowledge about modern toolchains and debugging techniques to lift the entire team.

Partner with backend services to define robust APIs that enable seamless data flow for family-oriented features.

Drive adoption of modern workflows by introducing automation in continuous integration pipelines for the web platform.

Influence product direction by providing technical feedback based on user behavior and system constraints.

Ensure compliance with accessibility guidelines so that all family members can navigate the platform comfortably.

Monitor application health using observability tools to quickly identify and resolve regressions before they impact users.

Promote security best practices by validating inputs and sanitizing data within the frontend and surrounding ecosystem.

Act as an ambassador for the Web Platform and Family Hub team by representing the group in cross-functional discussions.

Requirements

A Bachelor of Science in Computer Science or equivalent is required for this position.

At least 3 years of software development experience with a record of technical leadership is required.

Demonstrated expertise in React, Next.js, Remix, and modern build tools is required.

Experience with testing frameworks and CI/CD pipelines is required.

Strong understanding of JavaScript fundamentals including the event loop and asynchronous programming patterns.

Proficiency in version control using Git workflows and branching strategies is mandatory.

Ability to write clean, modular, and well-documented code that adheres to team conventions.

Willingness to participate in on-call rotations and respond to production incidents when necessary.

Comfort working in an agile environment with frequent iterations and changing priorities.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills for coordinating with distributed team members.

Commitment to learning new technologies and adapting to evolving product requirements.

Capacity to balance independent execution with collaborative decision-making in group settings.

Dedication to delivering high-quality software that meets user needs and business goals.

Nice to have

Exposure to Node.js, Express, and AWS infrastructure is beneficial for this role.

Practical notes

This role is based in Atlanta with remote-friendly flexibility.

Employment eligibility and compensation details will be confirmed during the hiring process.

Typical interview steps

Hiring for engineering roles usually starts with a recruiter screen, followed by one or two technical rounds. Candidates often solve a coding problem, discuss past projects, and answer system design questions. Some loops include a take-home task. Final rounds typically cover team fit and give candidates a chance to ask questions. Interviewers look for how you break down an unfamiliar problem, not just whether you reach the answer. Practicing a few problems aloud and reviewing your own past projects are the best preparation.

Good to know

Frontend roles often combine implementation with technical decision-making.

Modern JavaScript frameworks such as React and Next.js power many consumer products today.

CI/CD pipelines and testing frameworks are central to professional web development.

Mentorship is a common way senior engineers influence team growth.

Clear communication and ownership are valued in family-focused products.

Questions to ask

Good questions to ask the employer in the interview: what does success look like in the first six months, how is the team structured, what is the current biggest challenge, and how are decisions made. Asking about growth paths and the review process is also well received. Employers expect questions, and good ones show preparation.

Career growth

Engineering careers usually progress from individual contributor to senior, staff, and principal levels. Some engineers move into management and lead teams of five to twenty people. Others stay on the technical track. Growth follows demonstrated impact, not tenure alone. A typical engineering ladder has clear levels with defined expectations for scope, quality, and mentorship. Moving up usually requires owning outcomes end to end rather than completing assigned tickets.