Stacklok is hiring a
Staff Frontend Engineer in United Kingdom

Summary

Stacklok is a software supply chain security startup seeking to hire a Staff Frontend Engineer for their Frontend team within Trusty. The engineer will lead the development of the web platform's frontend, mentor team members, and shape the product's technical architecture. This role offers opportunities to architect sophisticated web applications and set standards for best practices.

Requirements

• Proven leadership experience in managing frontend teams, with a demonstrated ability to mentor engineers, foster team growth, and lead by example
• Experience developing commercial user interfaces using JavaScript & TypeScript for enterprise SaaS products, especially within domains such as cybersecurity, developer tooling, or cloud infrastructure
• Deep Experience with contemporary Javascript frameworks and libraries such as NextJS, React, Redux, MobX, and more
• Experience with Unit, UI, E2E, and Contract testing techniques
• Expertise in client-server communication, performance tuning, and optimization principles
• Proficient in UX patterns and user behaviors, with familiarity in leading frontend libraries such as AntDesign, MaterialUI, RadixUI, and Tailwind
• Understanding of technical limitations across different platforms, such as Desktop vs. Mobile, and the ability to evaluate implementation tradeoffs
• Experience with analytics and user behavior tools, including but not limited to FullStory, Heap, and Google Analytics

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of our web platform's frontend from its current stage as an experimental service towards a General Availability (GA) product
• Refine and evolve our product based on continuous feedback and integrate new features seamlessly
• Play a key role in shaping Stacklok’s Trusty frontend technical architecture, developing robust testing strategies, enhancing CI/CD processes, and refining deployment methodologies
• Collaborate extensively with both frontend and backend engineering teams to guide the platform's technical direction, streamline data interactions, and craft detailed technical specifications
• Work closely with product managers and UI/UX designers to convert functional specifications, wireframes, and mock-ups into fully-realized proof-of-concepts and well-engineered features
• Stay ahead of the curve with the latest front-end technologies and industry best practices, ensuring our team remains at the forefront of technology trends