Job Description
Herald is a company focused on building digital infrastructure for commercial insurance, aiming to simplify the insurance process for developers. They are seeking a skilled Frontend Engineer to lead the development of a new web application, focusing on architecture, feature development, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Responsibilities Project Ownership: Lead the development of a new web application from scratch, setting up the architecture, tooling, and best practices Architecture & Design: Define and implement frontend architecture, ensuring scalability, performance, and maintainability Feature Development: Build robust, user-friendly, and responsive interfaces using React, TypeScript, and modern libraries Collaboration: Work closely with product managers, designers, and backend engineers to deliver seamless user experiences Quality & Testing: Establish automated testing strategies (unit, integration, end-to-end) to ensure high code quality Continuous Improvement: Optimize application performance, maintain bolthires/CD pipelines, and stay current with industry trends Skills 1+ years of professional experience in frontend development with strong expertise in React Experience building production web applications and contributing to project setup or new feature development Proficiency in TypeScript, JavaScript (ES6+), and/or modern React (Hooks, Context, etc.) Interface with our Python Flask backend to integrate APIs, debug data flows, and extend functionality as needed Write backend logic and make Postgres queries to support frontend features Familiarity with styling libraries and UI frameworks such as TailwindCSS, Material UI, Styled Components, or Storybook for component-driven development Excitement to contribute in a fast-paced startup environment and help take products from 0→1 Experience with Next.js or other SSR frameworks Background in cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure) and DevOps practices Knowledge of micro-frontend architectures and integration strategies Company Overview Herald builds digital infrastructure for commercial insurance.
It was founded in 2021, and is headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, with a workforce of 11-50 employees. Its website is