Senior Frontend Engineer

Balsam Brandsis a global eCommerce retailer with roots in holiday and home décor. Our flagship brand is Balsam Hill, the world's leading retailer of artificial Christmas trees and holiday décor.We strive for excellence in everything we do and present a unique opportunity for those seeking to have an impact in a people-first company that values relationship-building, authenticity, and doing the right thing. We have steadily growing teams in Boise, the Bay Area, Ireland, and the Philippines.

The company's mission is to create joy together. We empower our team and partners to love what they do, provide products and experiences that inspire meaningful moments with family and friends, and give back to our communities. When you join Balsam Brands, you'll find a culture of caring people doing challenging work while building a welcoming workplace.

AtBalsam International, our Philippine Regional Operating Headquarters, we like to think of our people-first culture as more than just a tagline. It's the heart of our company. Being recognized as one of thePhilippine's Best Work Places by the prestigious Great Place To Work organization is a testament to this.

We know that you need to feel comfortable in your work environment, so we make sure that everyone in the team is supported and cared for. Team Manila has been working from home since 2010 with occasional in-person meet-ups and events to help build relationships and foster camaraderie.

Team Manila represents nearly every function in the company — from Marketing to Operations and everything in between. Everyone gets to enjoy company-issued laptops and full employee benefits including HMO coverage, mental health support, paid time off, 13th-month pay, and many more. The company trips, wellness benefits, and other perks are just the cherry on top of our permanent work-from-home setup.

At Balsam International, we strive to build a diverse, equitable, and inclusive team to fulfill our purpose to create joy together. Balsam International is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage people from all backgrounds, ages, abilities, and experiences to apply. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital or family status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or caregiver status, or any other legally protected status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application and interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

As a Senior Frontend Engineer, you will report to the Engineering Manager and play a key role in the design, development, and maintenance of our core software products. This role requires a strong technical foundation, a passion for problem-solving, and the ability to collaborate effectively within a cross-functional team. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality code, mentoring junior engineers, and contributing to technical decision-making.

What you'll be doing:
Technical Development

• Design and Implement Solutions: Develop clean, scalable, and well-tested code to address complex product requirements.
• Maintain and Enhance Systems: Refactor existing codebases, optimize performance, and ensure the long-term stability of our software products.
• Drive Technical Decisions: Lead technical discussions, evaluate trade-offs, and make informed choices that impact the product's success.
• Conduct Code Reviews: Provide constructive feedback on code quality, adherence to standards, and overall design.
• Participate in Technical Design: Collaborate with leads and other senior engineers to create robust and maintainable solutions.
• Mentor Junior Engineers: Share knowledge and experience with less experienced team members, fostering their technical growth.
• Collaborate Effectively: Work closely with cross-functional partners to ensure successful project delivery.
• Participate in Agile Ceremonies: Actively engage in sprint grooming, planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives to promote continuous improvement.

Technical Expertise

• Stay Current: Keep abreast of emerging technologies and industry best practices, identifying opportunities for innovation.
• Troubleshoot and Resolve Issues: Quickly diagnose and address production issues, minimizing downtime and ensuring user satisfaction.
• Promote Quality: Advocate for high standards in coding, testing, and documentation.

Other Duties and Responsibilities
Perform other duties that may be assigned from time to time.

What we're looking for:

• BS/MS in Computer Science or related technical field, or equivalent experience
• 4-6 years of professional frontend software development experience
• Proficiency in multiple programming languages and technologies.
• Strong working knowledge and experience with React, HTML 5, CSS required
• Strong working knowledge of is highly desirable
• Solid understanding of data structures, algorithms, and design patterns
• Proven track record of leading technical projects and mentoring engineers
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Experience working in an agile development environment

Location:TheSenior Frontend Engineerposition is a work-from-home position for Balsam International Unlimited Philippine ROHQ in Manila. Team members in the Philippines are located within Metro Manila, Bataan, Batangas, Bulacan, Cavite, Laguna, Pampanga, Rizal, and Tarlac areas only.

Our must-haves:

• Must beopen to joining some face-to-face gatherings, like our monthly functional meetings and quarterly teamwide events.
• Must have a back-up laptop or desktop for use, if primary laptop encounters issues.
• Must have a fast, reliable DSL, Fiber or Broadband connection (not mobile or broadband stick) as the primary internet connection with a minimum actual speed of 10MBPS.
• Must have a back-up internet connection of the same speed, if primary connection becomes spotty.

Status:This is a full-time, permanent position with benefits.

Hardware Provision:Company-issued Laptop will be provided on the first day.

At Balsam International, we strive to offer a competitive compensation and benefits package. For permanent, full-time team members, this includes:

• Government-mandated Benefits (SSS, PAG-IBIG, PhilHealth)
• 13th Month Pay
• Paid Leaves.We use time off to rest, go on vacation, or just sleep in Our paid time off is flexible to our needs.
• Internet Subsidy.With internet allowance, we are set up for success.
• Healthcare Coverage (+ 2 dependents).We worry less about rising medical costs with flexible quality healthcare benefits.
• Maternity, Paternity, and Solo Parent Benefit.Wemake sure parents are supported while they navigate work and family life.
• Continuous Learning and Professional Development Benefit.Our professional and personal development are fully supported. Whether it be online courses, workshops or books
• Mental Health Support.We manage work and life's challenges through Mental Health Day breaks, 24/7 professional counselling, and curated webinars.
• Company Incentive.An additional cash-based perk for all our Brandits based on company's performance.
• Meeting & Team Building Allowance.Happy tummies make our meetings more fun and productive
• Shutdown Week.We can spend more time on things that matter with an additional one week paid time off on top of paid leaves.
• Volunteer Time Off.With two paid days off, we are able to volunteer for advocacies we believe in.
• Bereavement Leave.We get additional paid leaves when a loved one passes to grieve and provide immediate support to our families.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.