Sim Sector Studios is looking for a Frontend Engineer to design, build, and maintain modern, high-performance user interfaces for our web and gaming applications. Based in North Macedonia, this full-time role requires a strong engineering mindset focused on performance, usability, scalability, and clean, maintainable code.
**Responsibilities**
- Design, develop, and maintain responsive, high-quality user interfaces using
**Next.js, React, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS**
.
- Build scalable and reusable component-based architectures.
- Optimize applications for maximum speed, performance, and cross-browser compatibility.
- Implement modern UI/UX patterns with a focus on accessibility and user experience.
- Collaborate closely with backend engineers to integrate APIs and ensure seamless data flow.
- Manage client-side state efficiently using modern state management solutions.
- Implement server-side rendering (SSR), static site generation (SSG), and edge rendering strategies where appropriate.
- Ensure code quality through testing, linting, and adherence to best practices.
- Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve frontend performance and production issues.
- Work with design teams to translate UI/UX designs into functional applications.
- Contribute to frontend architecture decisions and engineering standards.
- Support CI/CD processes and help improve deployment workflows.
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to a strong engineering culture.
**Requirements**
- Strong experience with
**React**
,
**Next.js**
, and
**TypeScript**
.
- Solid understanding of modern frontend development principles and best practices.
- Experience building responsive and adaptive UI using
**Tailwind CSS**
or similar frameworks.
- Deep understanding of component-driven development and reusable UI patterns.
- Experience consuming RESTful APIs and/or GraphQL services.
- Familiarity with SSR, SSG, and frontend performance optimization techniques.
- Strong knowledge of JavaScript (ES6+) and browser APIs.
- Experience with version control systems like Git.
- Understanding of frontend testing (e.g., Jest, React Testing Library).
- Familiarity with CI/CD workflows and modern development pipelines.
- Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and a focus on clean code.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional team.
**Nice to Have**
- Experience with animation libraries (e.g., Framer Motion).
- Experience with Three.js for building 3D and immersive web experiences.
- Familiarity with design systems and component libraries.
- Experience with real-time applications (WebSockets, live updates).
- Knowledge of SEO best practices and web performance metrics (Core Web Vitals).
- Experience working on gaming platforms or interactive applications.
- Exposure to headless CMS platforms (e.g., Contentful, Sanity).
- Understanding of accessibility standards (WCAG).
**Benefits**
- **Adaptability**
— tailor your working hours or embrace remote work to maximize efficiency.
- **Time for Yourself**
— three extra paid days annually on top of your regular vacation allowance.
- **Competitive Compensation**
— salary that reflects your level of experience.
- **Cutting Edge Office Entertainment**
— professional racing simulators in-office.
**Responsibilities**
- Design, develop, and maintain responsive, high-quality user interfaces using
**Next.js, React, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS**
.
- Build scalable and reusable component-based architectures.
- Optimize applications for maximum speed, performance, and cross-browser compatibility.
- Implement modern UI/UX patterns with a focus on accessibility and user experience.
- Collaborate closely with backend engineers to integrate APIs and ensure seamless data flow.
- Manage client-side state efficiently using modern state management solutions.
- Implement server-side rendering (SSR), static site generation (SSG), and edge rendering strategies where appropriate.
- Ensure code quality through testing, linting, and adherence to best practices.
- Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve frontend performance and production issues.
- Work with design teams to translate UI/UX designs into functional applications.
- Contribute to frontend architecture decisions and engineering standards.
- Support CI/CD processes and help improve deployment workflows.
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to a strong engineering culture.
**Requirements**
- Strong experience with
**React**
,
**Next.js**
, and
**TypeScript**
.
- Solid understanding of modern frontend development principles and best practices.
- Experience building responsive and adaptive UI using
**Tailwind CSS**
or similar frameworks.
- Deep understanding of component-driven development and reusable UI patterns.
- Experience consuming RESTful APIs and/or GraphQL services.
- Familiarity with SSR, SSG, and frontend performance optimization techniques.
- Strong knowledge of JavaScript (ES6+) and browser APIs.
- Experience with version control systems like Git.
- Understanding of frontend testing (e.g., Jest, React Testing Library).
- Familiarity with CI/CD workflows and modern development pipelines.
- Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and a focus on clean code.
- Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional team.
**Nice to Have**
- Experience with animation libraries (e.g., Framer Motion).
- Experience with Three.js for building 3D and immersive web experiences.
- Familiarity with design systems and component libraries.
- Experience with real-time applications (WebSockets, live updates).
- Knowledge of SEO best practices and web performance metrics (Core Web Vitals).
- Experience working on gaming platforms or interactive applications.
- Exposure to headless CMS platforms (e.g., Contentful, Sanity).
- Understanding of accessibility standards (WCAG).
**Benefits**
- **Adaptability**
— tailor your working hours or embrace remote work to maximize efficiency.
- **Time for Yourself**
— three extra paid days annually on top of your regular vacation allowance.
- **Competitive Compensation**
— salary that reflects your level of experience.
- **Cutting Edge Office Entertainment**
— professional racing simulators in-office.
