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Robots & Pencils

Senior Front-End Engineer

Robots & Pencils, Seattle, Washington, us, 98127

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Robots & Pencils is seeking a

Front-Front‑End Engineer (L4)

to build a modern, unified digital experience platform for a large multi‑venue hospitality and entertainment organization. The role focuses on

personalized guest journeys ,

real‑time itinerary orchestration , and seamless cross‑property experiences.

As a

Senior Front‑End Engineer

you will develop user interfaces with

React

and

Next.js , deployed on

Vercel , and integrate with a

headless CMS (Contentful)

and a scalable

middleware/API layer (MuleSoft) . You will collaborate with architects, designers, backend engineers, and data teams to deliver full product slices end‑to‑end and take ownership of

app logic .

Front-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 front‑end 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 front‑end 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 will 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 will join a team that values creativity, iteration, engineering excellence, app logic clarity, accessibility, and high‑quality user experiences.

Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type Full‑time

Job Function Engineering and Information Technology

Industries IT Services and IT Consulting

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