Senior Software Engineer II (Frontend)

Lifetouch is part of Shutterfly, a company dedicated to making life’s experiences unforgettable through self-expression. They are seeking a Senior Software Engineer (Frontend) to design, implement, and evolve complex frontend systems for interactive applications, requiring deep knowledge of modern UI architecture and strong engineering fundamentals.

Responsibilities:

• Design, develop, and maintain complex, high-performance frontend applications using Backbone, Rails, React, Next.js, and modern JavaScript/TypeScript
• Build rich, interactive user experiences, including canvas-based rendering and custom UI workflows for personalized product creation (e.g., photo books, svg-layouts)
• Own frontend features end-to-end, from technical design through implementation, testing, deployment, and post-launch support
• Collaborate with backend and platform teams to integrate frontend applications with catalog, pricing, and commerce systems
• Apply Test-Driven Development (TDD) practices using Jest and modern component/integration testing frameworks
• Ensure applications meet accessibility (WCAG), security, and privacy compliance standards
• Optimize frontend performance across rendering, memory usage, network efficiency, and bundle size
• Contribute to front-end architecture decisions, including state management, data-fetching strategies, and SSR/CSR tradeoffs
• Participate actively in code reviews, raising quality, consistency, and maintainability across the codebase
• Deploy and operate frontend services in AWS-based environments, working with CI/CD pipelines
• Leverage AI-assisted development tools where appropriate to improve developer productivity and software quality

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field
• 7+ years of professional software engineering experience focused on frontend development
• Expertise in Backbone, React, Next.js, JavaScript, and TypeScript
• Familiarity with cloud-based deployments, especially AWS
• Experience integrating frontend systems with RESTful APIs
• Comprehensive understanding of frontend architecture, single-page application (SPA) design, and modern rendering patterns
• Strong computer science foundation, including data structures, algorithms, and performance analysis
• Hands-on experience with canvas rendering, custom UI engines, or performance-critical frontend components
• Proven track record in Test-Driven Development and automated testing using tools like Jest
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated success in building maintainable, scalable, and cost-effective frontend solutions
• Adaptable to evolving product requirements and technical constraints
• Balances user experience, engineering excellence, and long-term maintainability
• Bring forward new ideas that promote modern engineering standards, tooling, and best practices
• Continuously evaluate existing solutions and advocate for thoughtful refactoring and modernization