Job Description

Robots & Pencils is seeking a Senior Frontend Developer (Level 3) to join our engineering team and build high-impact, user-facing applications that leverage the latest AI and web technologies.



This role is hands-on and outcome-oriented, requiring close collaboration with clients and cross-functional teams to design, develop, and deliver modern, performant web applications. You will play a key role across the full product lifecycle, from concept to production, ensuring solutions are elegant, maintainable, and aligned with business goals.



The ideal candidate combines deep front-end development expertise with a pragmatic, customer-focused mindset and a passion for leveraging emerging AI development tools and frameworks to accelerate quality delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Design and build modern, responsive, and accessible frontend applications using TypeScript and JavaScript frameworks such as React or Next.js Collaborate closely with backend and AI engineers to define interfaces, data flows, and integration patterns Partner with designers to translate UX/UI specifications into interactive, production-ready components Develop clean, maintainable, and testable code with attention to scalability and performance Utilize modern developer tools and workflows, including GitHub Copilot, OpenAI Codex, and other AI-assisted coding tools Embed within cross-functional teams to deliver solutions from ideation to deployment and ongoing optimization Participate in client workshops and technical discussions to shape solutions and guide best practices Contribute to architectural and technical design decisions, ensuring consistency and alignment with broader system goals Collaborate on deployment strategies, including CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure, and monitoring Mentor junior developers and contribute to team-wide technical excellence and process improvement

Required Skills and Qualifications

5 or more years of professional experience in software development, with a focus on frontend web applications Strong proficiency in TypeScript, JavaScript, React, and related modern web frameworks Experience working with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP Understanding of API integration patterns, authentication, and REST/GraphQL data handling Experience using AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot, Claude Code, or OpenAI Codex Familiarity with modern development environments such as VS Code, Cursor, or Zed Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical decisions clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, operate independently, and deliver high-quality outcomes in dynamic environments Collaborative approach with a focus on helping clients and team members succeed

Preferred Qualifications

Experience building applications that integrate with large language models or AI APIs (e.g., OpenAI, Anthropic, AWS Bedrock) Familiarity with AI frameworks such as LangChain, LangGraph, or Hugging Face Understanding of natural language understanding (NLU) or chatbot architectures Experience developing evaluation frameworks or infrastructure for AI/ML systems Knowledge of deployment and infrastructure technologies such as Kubernetes, Terraform, or serverless environments Background in consulting, client delivery, or forward-deployed engineering roles

Personal Competencies

Technical leadership - demonstrates ownership and guides decisions that improve system quality and team outcomes Collaboration - works effectively within cross-functional teams and client environments Adaptability - thrives in evolving projects and adopts new tools and technologies quickly Problem solving - applies creativity and sound reasoning to overcome complex challenges Communication - conveys ideas clearly and builds shared understanding among team members Accountability - delivers on commitments and takes responsibility for end-to-end outcomes Continuous improvement - embraces learning and experimentation to drive technical and process advancement.

Why Join Robots & Pencils?

We don't just ship apps; we create human-centered, digital-first products that matter. As a Senior Android App Developer, you'll join a team that values deep craft, cross-functional collaboration, and a relentless focus on quality. You'll work on impactful projects that push the boundaries of mobile technology while influencing development culture and best practices across the organization.