Description
The ideal candidate has a proven track record of building performant and reusable front-end features and components in sophisticated web applications. Knowledge of best practices and patterns for large scale web applications in JavaScript is a must. The applicant should be familiar with code reviews, working in shared repos, and continuous development / deployment across several environments and regular release cycles. The candidate should be self-motivated, proactive, and be able to work independently when needed and as part of the team. The role will require collaborating with cross-functional teams including Design, Backend, QA, Operations, Project Management, and Product Marketing, to build web applications that meet Apple’s standard for visual perfection, high quality, and privacy. The engineer should be comfortable asking questions and troubleshooting with others to solve engineering problems. This is a high-impact role that will expose you to all the systems Apple uses to process and deliver apps and services that people love, in 50 languages and 175 regions around the world.
Minimum Qualifications
5+ years of web application development experience in JavaScript or TypeScript 2+ years of experience with ReactJS or an equivalent front-end framework (Angular, Vue.js) 2+ years of experience in advanced front-end development, with expertise in browser APIs, building responsive layouts, ensuring accessibility, and addressing performance challenges.
Preferred Qualifications
Possesses a strong understanding of front-end architecture, state management systems, and the design of reusable front-end components Familiarity with REST API architecture, contributing to API schema design and integration Passion for writing maintainable and reusable code that is easy to test and extend Understands and cares about design/UX principles, with ability to participate in design discussions Hands-on experience with front-end build systems and tools (Webpack, Babel, NPM, Node.js) Strong attention to detail, good communication and time management skills