Frontend Developer

Are you ready to take ownership of high-traffic web applications in a fast-growing iGaming environment?

Smart State Inc. is expanding! We’re looking for a Frontend Developer with deep Angular and TypeScript experience to join our New Jersey-based Product & R&D team. If you’re passionate about building high‑performance user experiences and enjoy collaborating with strong engineers and product leaders, this is your chance to make a visible impact.

📍 Location: Fort Lee, NJ (100% On-site)

⏰ Work Mode: Full-time (Remote/Hybrid not available)

The Role 🛠️

As a Frontend Developer, you’ll lead the design, development, and optimization of scalable, high‑performance web applications for our iGaming platforms. You’ll work hands-on with Angular 18 and TypeScript, own complex frontend features, and help shape architecture and best practices across the team. This is a highly visible role supporting web products used by thousands of players daily.

What You’ll Do 🚀

• Lead the development of complex, high‑traffic frontend applications using Angular 18 and TypeScript.
• Build and maintain performant, responsive web interfaces for iGaming products.
• Write clean, testable, and maintainable code that meets high quality standards.
• Participate in the full development lifecycle: architecture, implementation, testing, and documentation.
• Conduct code reviews and mentor junior and mid-level developers.
• Collaborate closely with Backend, QA, and Product teams to deliver end‑to‑end features.
• Drive and uphold frontend best practices around performance, testing, and code quality.
• Stay current with emerging frontend technologies, tooling, and performance optimization techniques.

What We’re Looking For 🎯

• 5 years of professional experience in web application development.
• 3 years of hands‑on experience with modern Angular (Angular 18 strongly preferred).
• Strong proficiency in TypeScript and modern JavaScript concepts.
• Experience with testing frameworks (e.g., Jest or similar).
• Proven experience integrating REST APIs into scalable front‑end architectures.
• Deep understanding of frontend architecture, SOLID/GRASP principles, and design patterns.
• Awareness of cross‑browser compatibility issues and frontend performance optimization.
• Proficiency with modern dev tools: Git, npm, Webpack, Babel, linters, etc.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and comfort working in a fast‑paced, agile environment.
• Excellent communication skills and a track record of working with cross-functional teams.

Preferred Experience ⭐

• Experience working with Nx monorepo architectures.
• Familiarity with TypeScript AST and custom code transformations.
• Experience setting up or maintaining CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI preferred).
• Working knowledge of Docker, NGINX, or Node.js.
• Strong product sense and an eye for UX/UI quality.

Why Join Smart State Inc.? 💎

Smart State Inc. is a rapidly growing technology company that blends software engineering, analytics, and product thinking to deliver reliable, innovative digital solutions. It’s a place where specialists from different domains can have a real impact on the iGaming industry—and where smart ideas are encouraged to act boldly.

✅ Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision 401(k)

✅ Time Off: Generous PTO policy

✅ Perks: Partially subsidized in‑office breakfasts and lunches

✅ Culture: Collaborative, international team that celebrates milestones, birthdays, and wins together

✅ Growth: Significant opportunities for professional development, technical ownership, and leadership as we scale our platforms and footprint

Smart State Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe diverse perspectives make us stronger and provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.