FrontEnd Engineer Specialist

Campinas Remote

Company and Role Overview

At BotCity, we’ve built a pioneering Intelligent Automation platform, backed by global investors such as Y Combinator and SoftBank. Our mission is to empower enterprises worldwide to scale their automation initiatives with best-in-class governance, orchestration, and developer tools. We believe that automation projects are fundamentally software projects, which is why we advocate a high-code approach rooted in Python. Our commitment to innovation has enabled us to serve over 1,000 companies in 73 countries, and we continue to expand through strategic partnerships around the globe.

In 2024, we were honored to be recognized by G2.com as one of the world’s top 25 emerging platforms, standing alongside industry titans like MidJourney, WhatsApp Business, and Slack. We were also celebrated as a Major Contender in the Everest Peak Matrix and recognized by Endeavor as a ScaleUp in 2023 and a YC Company in 2022. We are growing double-digits from the last 3 years, with teams across Brazil and the US, with a global vision and understanding Brazil as one of our markets.

The Front-End Engineer will be responsible for delivering high-quality, performant, and user-centered applications, contributing to position BotCity among the best RPA solutions in the Automation market. We are seeking a highly motivated professional with proven experience in front-end development, preferably in product-focused companies with complex projects, and excited about collaborating with Product/UX/UI teams with a can-do attitude and interested in leading a team in the future (previous tech lead experience preferred but not required). This role will be part of the Product Team.

About the Role

Responsibilities

  • Develop, deploy, and maintain scalable, responsive web applications using modern front-end technologies (focus on desktop with some mobile, which could evolve with time).
  • Collaborate with product managers and UX/UI designers to understand requirements, ensure its technical feasibility, and translate them into technical, user-friendly solutions.
  • Maintain and improve the company’s front-end codebase by refactoring legacy code and implementing best practices ensuring performance across multiple devices and browsers.
  • Participate in code reviews, ensuring best practices in front-end development.
  • Identify and troubleshoot front-end issues to ensure a seamless user experience.
  • Write reusable code and libraries for future use, optimizing components for maximum speed.
Requirements

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related technical discipline.
  • Proven professional experience (5+ years) in front-end development, preferably in product-focused companies and working in complex projects alongside Product/UX/UI teams.
  • Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript and TypeScript, with expertise on frameworks including React and Next.
  • Experience in building responsive layouts and ensuring cross-browser compatibility.
  • Familiarity with RESTful APIs and working alongside back-end development teams.
  • Experience implementing authentication and authorization mechanisms using OAuth, JWT, or SAML.
  • Experience with version control and project management systems, particularly Git and GitHub.
  • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team, with strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Prior experience in an early-stage, high-growth and fast-paced startup (or similar) environment.
  • Ability to travel as needed to meet the team.
  • English - Advanced (Reading, Comprehension, and Writing).

Nice to Haves

  • Experience with Webpack, Babel, and other build tools for optimizing front-end workflows.
  • Knowledge of HTTP caching mechanisms, including ETags, Cache-Control headers, and stale-while-revalidate patterns.
  • Understanding of web application security principles, such as OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities. Experience with secure data storage and handling sensitive information (e.g., encryption, tokenization).
  • Understanding of session management, including techniques for mitigating session hijacking and session fixation attacks.
  • Experience with testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, Cypress) for front-end applications.
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