Lead the development of high-performance frontend applications, integrate backend services, collaborate with designers, write clean code, and participate in technical planning sessions.
SMASH, Who we are?
We are agents for tech professionals in Costa Rica and Colombia that help them build careers in the United States.
We believe in long-lasting relationships with our talent. We invest time getting to know them and understanding what they seek as their professional next step.
We aim to find the perfect match. As agents, we pair our talent with our US clients, not only by their technical skills but as a cultural fit. Our core competency is to find the right talent fast.
We purposefully move away from the “contractor” or “outsourcing” type of relationship. Our clients don’t want contractors or “just a service.” Neither does our talent.
Our Benefits
- Work from everywhere
- Private Medical Insurance
- English Academy for Employees and Relative
- Business Skills Coach – Certifications
- Events and Additional Perks
This is a remote position for Costa Rica and Colombia
This position is Remote to work with a US Company; you will require to have Citizenship or a work permit from Costa Rica or Colombia to apply for this role.
- Lead the development of modern, high-performance frontend applications using React, TypeScript, and Next.js or similar frameworks.
- Implement seamless integrations with backend services developed in Java/Spring Boot.
- Collaborate with UX/UI designers to bring wireframes and mockups to life with responsive, accessible interfaces.
- Build reusable components and libraries that promote scalability and maintainability.
- Write clean, well-documented code and conduct peer code reviews.
- Troubleshoot and resolve frontend/backend issues across development and production environments.
- Participate in architectural decisions and technical planning sessions with cross-functional teams.
What We’re Looking For
- 5+ years of experience as a Full Stack Developer, with a strong emphasis on frontend development using React.
- Deep understanding of JavaScript/TypeScript, React hooks, state management tools (e.g., Redux, Zustand, Context API).
- Solid backend development experience using Java and Spring Boot.
- Experience with RESTful APIs, client-server architecture, and integrating third-party APIs.
- Strong knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, and styling frameworks (e.g., Tailwind, Styled Components).
- Familiarity with modern build tools and bundlers (e.g., Webpack, Vite).
- Comfort with Git, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile workflows.
- Excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
Top Skills
Ci/Cd
Context Api
CSS3
Git
HTML5
Java
JavaScript
Next.Js
React
Redux
Spring Boot
Styled Components
Tailwind
Typescript
Vite
Webpack
Zustand
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