Hire Pre-vetted Frontend Engineers

What is a Frontend Engineer?

A Frontend Engineer is a specialist who designs and develops client-side web applications—the interactive interfaces users engage with directly. Frontend Engineers do more than write HTML and CSS—they build responsive, accessible user experiences, optimize performance for end-users, manage complex application state, and ensure applications work seamlessly across diverse devices and browsers. Whether you need someone to build feature-rich web interfaces, optimize user experience performance, or architect large-scale frontend systems, a skilled Frontend Engineer brings user-centric expertise and technical depth.

What makes Frontend Engineers valuable is their ability to create experiences that delight users while maintaining high performance and accessibility. They understand browser capabilities, performance constraints, and user psychology deeply enough to build interfaces that feel responsive, intuitive, and fast. They balance visual design with technical implementation, ensuring beautiful interfaces that also work reliably at scale. This is why user-focused organizations trust Frontend Engineers. When you hire through Torc, you're getting someone who builds frontend experiences that users love and keep coming back to.

Technology Stack

Frontend Frameworks & Libraries

• React & hooks (hooks patterns, custom hooks)

• Vue.js & composition API

• Angular for enterprise applications

• Svelte for lightweight, performant frameworks

Core Web Technologies

• HTML5 & semantic markup

• CSS3, preprocessors (SASS, LESS)

• JavaScript/TypeScript

• DOM manipulation & browser APIs

• Responsive design & media queries

State Management

• Redux & Context API

• Vuex & Pinia for Vue

• Zustand for lightweight state management

• Apollo Client for GraphQL state

Build Tools & Tooling

• Webpack, Vite, Parcel bundlers

• npm, yarn for package management

• Babel for JavaScript transpiling

• Module federation for micro-frontends

Testing & Quality

• Jest, Vitest for unit testing

• React Testing Library, Vue Test Utils

• E2E testing (Cypress, Playwright)

• Performance profiling & monitoring

Performance & Accessibility

• Web performance optimization (Core Web Vitals)

• WCAG accessibility standards (A, AA, AAA)

• SEO best practices & structured data

• Progressive Web Apps (PWA)

• Bundle size optimization & code splitting

Styling & Design

• Tailwind CSS, Bootstrap, Material Design

• CSS-in-JS (styled-components, Emotion)

• Design systems & component libraries

• Animation & micro-interactions

Key Qualities to Look For on a Frontend Engineer

User Focus — They design and build for users first. They deeply understand user interactions, accessibility needs, and mobile usability. They conduct user research, test designs, and iterate based on real user feedback.

Performance Obsession — They optimize frontend performance relentlessly. They understand Core Web Vitals (LCP, FID, CLS), implement lazy loading and code splitting, and can profile and optimize rendering performance. They care about every millisecond of page load time.

Accessibility Commitment — They build accessible interfaces for all users. They understand WCAG guidelines deeply and make accessibility a core part of their development process, not an afterthought. They think about keyboard navigation, screen readers, and cognitive accessibility.

Cross-Browser & Device Compatibility — They test across browsers and devices systematically. They understand browser differences, handle edge cases, and write resilient code that degrades gracefully. They optimize for both desktop and mobile experiences.

Code Quality & Maintainability — They write clean, well-organized frontend code. They understand component architecture, code reuse, and separation of concerns. They write tests as part of normal development and maintain high code coverage.

Problem Solving & Debugging — They troubleshoot frontend issues systematically. They use browser developer tools proficiently, understand network requests, and can isolate issues between client-side and server-side problems.

Collaboration — They work closely with designers, backend engineers, and product managers. They communicate design decisions and trade-offs clearly. They understand how frontend decisions impact backend architecture and vice versa.

Project Types Your Frontend Engineers Handle

Web Application Development — Building interactive, feature-rich web applications. Real scenarios: SaaS dashboards, real-time applications, single-page applications, content management systems, e-commerce platforms.

Component Library & Design System Development — Creating reusable component libraries and design systems. Real scenarios: Building Storybook documentation, creating shared component libraries, establishing design tokens, maintaining design system components across teams.

Performance Optimization — Optimizing frontend performance and Core Web Vitals. Real scenarios: Bundle size reduction, code splitting implementation, image optimization, rendering performance improvements, lazy loading implementation.

Accessibility Implementation — Ensuring applications meet accessibility standards. Real scenarios: WCAG compliance audit remediation, accessible form design, screen reader testing, keyboard navigation implementation, color contrast improvements.

Cross-Browser & Responsive Design — Ensuring consistent experiences across devices and browsers. Real scenarios: Mobile-first design implementation, responsive breakpoint optimization, browser compatibility testing, touch interaction handling.

State Management & Data Handling — Building systems to manage complex application state. Real scenarios: Redux implementation, API data caching, real-time data synchronization, offline-first applications.

Frontend Framework Migration — Migrating applications between frameworks. Real scenarios: jQuery to React migration, Vue to React transition, framework version upgrades, incremental rewrite strategies.

User Experience Optimization — Improving user experience through interface design and interaction. Real scenarios: Loading state improvements, error handling UX, form validation, animations and micro-interactions, progressive disclosure patterns.

Testing & Quality Assurance — Building comprehensive test coverage for frontend applications. Real scenarios: Unit test implementation, integration test setup, E2E test automation, visual regression testing.

Mobile Web Development — Creating optimized mobile web experiences. Real scenarios: Progressive Web App development, mobile-first design, touch-optimized interactions, offline functionality.

Interview questions

Question 1: "Walk me through how you'd build a complex interactive web interface. What challenges would you anticipate and how would you address them?"

Why this matters: Tests UI/UX thinking combined with technical implementation. Reveals whether they consider user experience and performance together. Shows practical frontend architecture.

Question 2: "Tell me about a time you optimized a frontend application for performance. What was slow and how did you fix it?"

Why this matters: Tests performance optimization mindset and technical skills. Reveals understanding of frontend bottlenecks. Shows practical optimization experience.

Question 3: "Describe your experience with accessibility in development. How have you ensured applications are accessible?"

Why this matters: Tests commitment to inclusive design and WCAG knowledge. Reveals whether accessibility is priority. Shows user empathy and technical thoroughness.