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Filevine · 2 weeks ago

Staff Software Development Engineer (Front-end)

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

7+ years exp

Filevine is a leading company in the legal technology space, known for its innovative cloud-based workflow tools. The Staff Software Development Engineer (Front-end) will provide technical leadership, mentor developers, and build user interfaces while ensuring quality and performance across applications.

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Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership and direction to front-end teams, offering constructive feedback to leaders and engineers

Mentor developers in modern front-end engineering practices and architecture

Build rich, performant user interfaces using TypeScript, Svelte/SvelteKit, and modern front-end tooling

Shape and evolve Filevine’s design systems, component libraries, and UI architecture

Collaborate with product, design, and backend teams to deliver intuitive, accessible, and responsive interfaces

Ensure software quality through automated testing, performance optimization, and robust UI architecture

Champion best practices in accessibility, maintainability, and front-end reliability

Contribute to or maintain component documentation using tools such as Storybook (nice to have) and visual regression workflows like Chromatic (nice to have)

Lead initiatives in front-end modernization, tooling, and process improvement

Evaluate new technologies, frameworks, and strategies to elevate Filevine’s client experience

Drive architectural decisions that scale with Filevine’s rapidly growing product ecosystem

Analyze and resolve complex UI issues across browsers, devices, and user contexts

Support deployed applications and partner closely with backend teams to ensure smooth integration

Conduct thoughtful and detailed code reviews with an emphasis on clarity, scalability, and long-term maintainability

Qualification

TypeScriptSvelte/SvelteKitUI architectureComponent-driven developmentDesign systemsFront-end performanceCloud-based environmentsGitLabCommunicationProblem solvingLeadership

Required

7+ years of professional software engineering experience, with substantial emphasis on front-end development

Demonstrated ability to lead large initiatives independently or collaboratively

Expertise in TypeScript and modern front-end frameworks, ideally Svelte/SvelteKit (or strong experience in similar ecosystems such as React, Vue, or Solid)

Experience with component-driven development and UI architecture

Knowledge of modern front-end build pipelines and package management, including experience with tools like Vite and PNPM

Experience working with cloud-based environments and source control systems like GitLab

Strong understanding of front-end performance, accessibility, testing, and the full SDLC

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent professional experience