The Senior Software Engineer position at Blueflame AI plays a critical role in producing high-quality software solutions to support the Blueflame AI platform. This position requires close collaboration with our Client Success and Product teams and other members of our Engineering team to develop and implement superior software components, and ensure the reliability and performance of the platform. The ideal candidate will be organized, energetic, and comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment.

This is a hybrid position in our Heredia office with 1 day in office per week.

Responsibilities

• Feature Development: Design and implement high-quality, responsive, and performant frontend features using React and TypeScript.
• UI/UX Implementation: Collaborate with designers and product managers to translate wireframes and prototypes into functional, intuitive user experiences that meet design and product standards.
• Code Quality: Follow best practices for code organization, component architecture, and state management to ensure scalability and maintainability of the frontend codebase.
• Collaboration: Work closely with backend engineers to integrate APIs and ensure smooth communication between client and server.
• Performance Optimization: Identify and address performance bottlenecks, ensuring fast load times and fluid user interactions.
• Troubleshoot: Identify and fix bugs in the code.
• Continuous Learning: Stay up to date with emerging trends, frameworks, and best practices in frontend development and the broader AI/ML product ecosystem.

What You Bring

• Strong proficiency in React and TypeScript
• Experience building modern, responsive web applications that follow UI/UX best practices
• Familiarity with frontend performance optimization techniques
• Experience collaborating with designers, PMs, and other engineers in an agile environment
• Understanding of version control (Git) and standard development workflows
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• A growth mindset and enthusiasm for learning new technologies
• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent practical experience)

Bonus Experience

• Experience with Tailwind CSS for rapid, scalable UI development
• Familiarity with React Query (TanStack Query) or similar data-fetching libraries
• Experience working with WebSockets or real-time features
• Exposure to AI-driven or data-heavy web applications
• Experience with design systems or component libraries
• Familiarity with testing frameworks such as Playwright and Cypress

Our company is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce where all individuals are respected and valued. We are an equal opportunity employer and make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and are dedicated to building teams that reflect the diversity of our communities.