Principal Frontend Software Engineer, Turnitin

• Turnitin is seeking a Frontend Engineer with strong expertise in modern frontend technologies such as web components, React, and microfrontends
• This role is ideal for engineers passionate about designing and delivering intuitive, high-performing, and reliable user interfaces that support our award-winning educational platform
• 10+ years of professional experience in frontend development, with at least 2 years working on web components and Angular/React projects; building micro-frontends
• Demonstrated experience in building and maintaining reusable libraries and design systems used across multiple projects
• Deep understanding of TypeScript, including advanced types, generics, and best practices for scalable codebases
• Extensive experience with HTML5, CSS3, and modern JavaScript (ES6+)
• Experience with unit testing, integration testing, and frameworks like Jest, React Testing Library, or similar tools
• Strong debugging skills for browser-based issues and performance optimizations
• Knowledge of frontend performance best practices, including rendering optimization, lazy loading, and asset management
• Experience with modern build tools like esbuild, Rollup, or Vite
• Proficiency with version control systems like Git
• Understanding of accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG) and responsive design principles
• Proven experience collaborating effectively with designers, product managers, and backend teams across geographically distributed time zones, including Europe and the USA, to deliver seamless and cohesive user experiences
• Strong communication skills; ability to articulate technical concepts and collaborate effectively
• Familiarity with integrating frontend builds into CI/CD pipelines, specifically using GitHub Actions

Desirable

• As a core contributor to our product development team, you will play a critical role in shaping the user experience of both existing and new applications
• You will collaborate closely with backend engineers, designers, and product managers to create scalable and engaging solutions that meet the needs of educators and students worldwide
• Design, develop, and maintain highly efficient, reusable, and scalable web components using Stencil.js, TypeScript, Angular, and React
• Build modular and reusable UI components to ensure consistency and maintainability across projects
• Establish and enforce best practices for system design, including accessibility (WCAG compliance), performance optimization, and responsive design
• Collaborate with the team to define the architecture of the design system or component
• Ensure seamless integration of web components into various applications, particularly within Angular/React projects
• Work closely with backend engineers to design APIs that enable efficient data flow and interaction with frontend components
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code, adhering to modern standards and practices
• Perform regular code reviews and ensure adherence to best practices and coding standards
• Create robust unit and integration tests
• Debug and resolve performance bottlenecks and other frontend issues
• Work closely with designers and product managers to understand requirements and provide technical insights during the planning phase
• Mentor junior frontend engineers, sharing knowledge on web components, Stencil.js, TypeScript, Angular, and React
• Continuously improve the performance of frontend applications, ensuring compatibility with various browsers and platforms
• Optimize assets and rendering pipelines for faster load times and better user experience
• Create comprehensive documentation for the developed reusable components, including usage guidelines and examples
• Provide technical support to teams integrating the components into their projects
• Stay up-to-date with emerging frontend technologies
• Proactively suggest improvements to existing tooling, frameworks, or processes to enhance team efficiency and product quality
• Collaborate with DevOps to streamline CI/CD processes for frontend builds and deployments
• Ensure smooth handoff of frontend deliverables to QA and collaborate on addressing issues during testing