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Bestow · 1 day ago

Senior Frontend Software Engineer II

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Bestow is a leading vertical technology platform focused on modernizing the life insurance industry. The Senior Frontend Software Engineer II will lead the evolution of the frontend platform, architecting complex user interfaces and providing technical leadership across cross-functional teams.

Developer APIsFinTechInsuranceInsurTechLife Insurance

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Lead the evolution of our cutting-edge frontend platform, driving architectural decisions and establishing patterns that enable scalable experiences across the organization

Architect and implement complex user interfaces, setting standards for accessibility, performance, and responsive design while mentoring others on best practices

Partner with backend engineers to design and evolve our platform capabilities

Provide technical leadership across cross-functional teams, influencing product direction and technical roadmaps while ensuring alignment between user needs, business objectives, and technical excellence

Champion engineering excellence through comprehensive testing strategies, establishing team standards for unit, integration, and end-to-end testing

Lead by example in code reviews, providing thoughtful feedback that elevates team capabilities and maintains architectural consistency

Optimize and evolve our CI/CD infrastructure using NX and CircleCI, driving improvements in build times, deployment reliability, and developer experience

Qualification

ReactGraphQLCI/CDAccessibilityPerformance OptimizationTesting StrategiesLeadershipCommunicationMentoring

Required

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience required

5+ years of professional software development experience with significant depth in React and modern SSR frameworks (Remix, NextJS, etc.)

Expert-level understanding of GraphQL architecture, including schema design, performance optimization, resolver patterns, and the ability to guide architectural decisions around API design

Proven track record of delivering accessible, performant, and scalable frontend solutions, with demonstrated ability to balance technical excellence with business needs

Strong leadership and communication skills with experience influencing technical decisions across multiple teams and stakeholder groups

Advanced knowledge of testing strategies and tools (Jest, Vitest, React Testing Library, Playwright/Cypress) with experience establishing testing standards and practices

Extensive experience designing and optimizing build and deployment pipelines, with a focus on developer productivity and system reliability

Demonstrated experience building and scaling frontend architectures that support rapid growth, with deep understanding of performance optimization, code splitting, micro-frontends, and modular design patterns

Track record of mentoring junior and mid-level engineers, helping them grow their technical skills and career development