Remote Principal Frontend Engineer (Mexico Remote)

Description:

• Turnitin is seeking a Principal Frontend Engineer with strong expertise in modern frontend technologies such as web components, React, and micro frontends.
• This role is ideal for engineers passionate about designing and delivering intuitive, high-performing, and reliable user interfaces that support Turnitin's educational platform.
• As a core contributor to the product development team, you will shape the user experience of both existing and new applications.
• You will collaborate closely with backend engineers, designers, and product managers to create scalable and engaging solutions for educators and students worldwide.
• Responsibilities include owning the design and development of major frontend components, driving architectural decisions, innovating within project constraints, and balancing strategic vision with execution.
• You will design, develop, and maintain efficient web components, build modular UI libraries, and establish best practices in accessibility and performance.
• Ensure seamless integration of web components, partner with backend engineers for API design, and collaborate with DevOps for CI/CD processes.
• Write clean, maintainable code, perform code reviews, and develop robust tests for components.
• Mentor junior engineers, provide technical guidance, and drive large-scale initiatives ensuring on-time delivery of features.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have 10+ years of professional experience in frontend development, with at least 2 years working on web components and Angular/React projects.
• Demonstrated experience in building and maintaining reusable libraries and design systems across multiple projects is essential.
• A deep understanding of TypeScript, including advanced types and best practices for scalable codebases, is required.
• Extensive experience with HTML5, CSS3, and modern JavaScript (ES6+) is necessary.
• Experience with unit testing, integration testing, and frameworks like Jest or React Testing Library is required.
• Strong debugging skills for browser-based issues and performance optimizations are essential.
• Knowledge of frontend performance best practices, including rendering optimization and lazy loading, is required.
• Familiarity with modern build tools like GitHub/Jenkins and proficiency with version control systems like Git is necessary.
• Understanding of accessibility standards (e.g., WCAG) and responsive design principles is required.
• Proven experience collaborating with designers, product managers, and backend teams across different time zones is essential.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to articulate technical concepts are required.
• Familiarity with integrating frontend builds into CI/CD pipelines, specifically using GitHub Actions, is preferred.

Benefits:

• Turnitin offers a remote-first culture that empowers employees to work with purpose and accountability.
• Employees receive health care coverage, education reimbursement, and competitive paid time off.
• Additional benefits include self-care days, national holidays, paid volunteer time, and charitable contribution matching.
• Employees have access to a mental health platform, parental leave, and a retirement plan with matching contributions.
• The company promotes a culture free of politics, surrounded by humble, inclusive, and collaborative teammates.
• Employees can thrive in a comprehensive package that prioritizes overall well-being and supports personal and professional growth.