Meaning
A software engineer specializing in building client-side web interfaces using HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and modern frameworks.
Three examples from work
Component implementation
DesignerDoes the responsive mobile navigation match the Figma tokens?
Frontend DevYes, I built it with accessible keyboard navigation and CSS grid.
API integration
Frontend DevWhen will the user preferences endpoint be available on staging?
Backend DevDeploying it now with full OpenAPI schema types.
Performance tuning
LeadOur Largest Contentful Paint score needs optimization.
Frontend DevI will preload hero images and code-split the vendor bundle.
Also called 'Frontend Engineer'. Collaborates closely with designers on UI fidelity and backend engineers on API contracts.