Senior Front-end Engineer

Location: USA (Remote Friendly)

Robots & Pencils is seeking a Front-End Engineer (L4) to help build a modern, unified digital experience platform for a large multi-venue hospitality and entertainment organization. You will work on high-impact web applications that support personalized guest journeys , real-time itinerary orchestration , and seamless cross-property experiences.  

You’ll develop modern user interfaces using React and Next.js , deployed on Vercel , integrate with a headless CMS (Contentful) and a scalable middleware/API layer (MuleSoft) , and collaborate with architects, designers, backend engineers, and data teams to deliver full product slices end-to-end. You’ll also take ownership of app logic , ensuring smooth integration between frontend components and backend services.  

This role is ideal for a front-end engineer with strong engineering fundamentals, deep experience with React/Next.js , and a product mindset focused on quality, iteration, and excellent user experience and accessibility .  

Key Responsibilities  

Front-End Development & App Logic  

• Build responsive, performant, and accessible web applications using React and Next.js .  

• Translate UX/UI designs, user journeys, and requirements into reusable, maintainable, production-ready components .  

• Implement app logic , connecting UI components to backend services, APIs, middleware, and Contentful CMS .  

• Integrate front-end features with REST/GraphQL APIs and third-party systems to enable real-time, personalized experiences .  

Architecture & Quality  

• Contribute to front-end architecture decisions, coding standards, and best practices .  

• Ensure excellent performance, scalability, and accessibility (WCAG) across devices and platforms.  

• Leverage AI-assisted coding tools for rapid development, refactoring, and testing while maintaining high code quality .  

• Identify opportunities to optimize UI workflows, app logic, and delivery efficiency .  

Cross-Functional Collaboration  

• Work closely with backend engineers, designers, QA, product managers, and architects to deliver complete feature slices .  

• Participate in sprint ceremonies—planning, grooming, stand-ups, retrospectives.  

• Support integration across complex systems (legacy + modern) to ensure consistent and smooth user experiences.  

Continuous Improvement  

• Advocate for user-centered design, accessibility, and clean code .  

• Contribute to documentation, component libraries, and reusable design systems .  

• Monitor frontend performance, recommend improvements, and maintain high engineering standards.  

Required Skills & Qualifications  

• 7+ years of professional front-end experience.  

• Strong proficiency in React, Next.js, JavaScript (ES6+), TypeScript, HTML5, CSS3 .  

• Experience with state management libraries ( Redux, Zustand, or equivalent ).  

• Solid understanding of responsive design, accessibility (WCAG), and modern UI performance techniques .  

• Experience with API integration (REST/GraphQL) and headless CMS platforms ( Contentful ).  

• Familiarity with AI coding assistants (GitHub Copilot, Codeium, etc.) to enhance productivity.  

• Strong engineering fundamentals and understanding of modern SDLC practices.  

Nice to Have  

• Experience with modern cloud hosting ( Vercel ) and edge deployment models.  

• Exposure to MuleSoft or other API gateway/middleware integrations.  

• Experience in large-scale, multi-team, distributed enterprise environments.  

• Understanding of frontend performance profiling, analytics, and monitoring.  

Soft Skills & Personal Competencies  

• Clear and proactive communicator  

• Comfort with ambiguity and complex system landscapes  

• Product thinking with strong user empathy  

• Proactive problem-solving and ownership mentality  

• Adaptability and ability to move quickly while maintaining high quality  

• Strong attention to detail and craftsmanship  

Why Join Robots & Pencils ?  

You’ll work on one of the most ambitious digital transformation initiatives in our portfolio — creating a unified platform that powers real experiences for thousands of visitors across multiple venues. You’ll join a team that values creativity, iteration, engineering excellence, app logic clarity, accessibility, and high-quality user experiences .