Senior Frontend Engineer
Description
Company Overview:
Global Technology Services is a rapidly expanding organization situated in Medellín, Colombia. We pride ourselves on possessing one of the most influential networks within software development and IT services for the entertainment, financial, and logistics sectors. Our corporate projections offer a multitude of opportunities for professionals to elevate their careers and experience substantial growth. Joining our team means engaging with expansive engineering teams across Latin America, Philippines and the United States, contributing to cutting-edge developments in multiple industries.
Position Title: Senior React Engineer
Type: Software engineering
Location: LATAM
What you will be doing:
We are seeking a Senior Frontend Engineer with strong expertise in modern JavaScript frameworks, particularly React, Next.js, and Gatsby, to build high-performance, scalable web applications. This role will focus on delivering exceptional user experiences while integrating with cloud-based services on AWS.
You will collaborate closely with backend engineers, designers, and product teams to create responsive, accessible, and maintainable frontend solutions.
Required Skills & Experience
- 5+ years of experience in frontend development
- Strong expertise in React, Next.js, and/or Gatsby
- Advanced proficiency in JavaScript (ES6+) and/or TypeScript
- Solid experience with HTML5 and CSS3 (including modern layout techniques like Flexbox and Grid)
- Experience integrating with RESTful and/or GraphQL APIs
- Familiarity with AWS-based environments and frontend deployment considerations
- Strong understanding of web performance optimization and SEO best practices
- Experience with Git and modern development workflows
- Familiarity with Drupal.
Nice to Have Skills
- Experience with Drupal (headless or traditional CMS integration)
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation
- Experience with testing frameworks (Jest, Cypress, Playwright)
- Knowledge of accessibility standards (WCAG)
- Experience with headless CMS architectures
Soft Skills
- Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects
- Leadership and mentorship mindset
- Attention to detail and commitment to high-quality user experiences