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Who We Are Ontic provides software that helps corporate and government security teams identify threats, assess risk, and respond faster to keep people and organizations safe. Its AI-powered Connected Intelligence Platform unifies security operations and data into a centralized system of record, enabling organizations to conduct risk assessments, protect against workplace violence, and manage threats and incidents more efficiently. Fortune 500 companies and federal agencies rely on Ontic to support security programs such as executive protection, threat intelligence, and corporate investigations. Learn more at ontic.ai http://ontic.ai or follow us on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/ontic-technologies/. ROLE SUMMARY Ontic is hiring a Senior Software Engineer (Frontend) to lead the development of complex user interfaces and frontend systems that power our SaaS platform. This role is intended for experienced engineers who can independently drive features, own significant parts of the frontend architecture, and contribute to their team's technical direction. You will work on designing scalable frontend solutions, improving system quality, and ensuring excellent user experience. While the role is primarily frontend-focused, the ideal candidate should also have working knowledge of backend systems and be comfortable collaborating on API design, integration patterns, and lightweight API-layer changes where needed. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES DEVELOPMENT & IMPLEMENTATION - Lead the development of complex frontend features using JavaScript, TypeScript, React, HTML, and CSS. - Translate ambiguous product requirements into scalable and maintainable solutions. - Own end-to-end delivery of features, from design through production rollout. - Drive improvements in UI architecture, application performance, and user experience. - Integrate frontend applications with backend APIs and services to deliver seamless user experiences. - Collaborate on backend-for-frontend (BFF) and API-layer modifications to support frontend functionality. CODE QUALITY & BEST PRACTICES - Write high-quality, maintainable, and well-tested code aligned with engineering standards. - Lead code reviews and promote consistent application of coding best practices. - Establish and advocate standards for component design, state management, and frontend architecture. - Improve application test coverage, performance, and accessibility. LEARNING & TECHNICAL GROWTH - Develop expertise in frontend architecture, performance optimization, and large-scale application design. - Evaluate and adopt new technologies and tools where appropriate. - Contribute to technical discussions and internal knowledge-sharing initiatives. COLLABORATION - Work closely with Product, Design, and Backend teams to define frontend solutions, API contracts, and integration approaches. - Break down complex technical problems into manageable tasks and guide execution within the team. - Provide technical mentorship to junior engineers and support their professional development. - Communicate technical decisions, trade-offs, and risks effectively to stakeholders. PRODUCTION OWNERSHIP - Lead the debugging and resolution of complex production issues. - Drive improvements in monitoring, logging, and frontend performance tracking. - Ensure the reliability, scalability, and performance of frontend applications. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE - 5 to 7 years of software engineering experience with a strong focus on frontend development. - Expert proficiency in JavaScript, HTML, and CSS. - Strong hands-on experience with React and TypeScript in production environments. - Solid understanding of frontend architecture, state management, and component-driven development. - Experience designing and building scalable, high-performance web applications. - Strong understanding of browser internals, rendering behavior, and performance optimization. - Ex