Align

Role summary:

This position is ideal for mid-level developers to join the Rapid Response team as a Frontend Developer, contributing to the design, development, and optimization of Align Technology’s digital experiences. Partnering with backend engineers, designers, QA specialists, and product teams, you’ll create responsive and engaging customer-facing applications that drive innovation and enhance user satisfaction.

This role is vital in ensuring rapid, high-quality delivery of digital solutions that support Align Technology’s mission of transforming smiles and lives.

Key Responsibilities

Role expectations:

• Develop new customer-facing web applications using React and Next.js.
• Build modular, scalable micro-frontends integrated within Align’s digital ecosystem.
• Improve and maintain existing codebases, focusing on performance, maintainability, and user experience.
• Conduct code reviews to ensure code quality, consistency, and best practices.
• Collaborate with backend developers, designers, QA engineers, and product owners throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Work within an Agile/SCRUM framework: participate in sprint planning, estimations, demos, and retrospectives.
• Contribute to the architecture and design of frontend applications, ensuring scalability and alignment with company standards.
• Partner with business analysts and product managers to refine requirements and deliver impactful solutions.
• Ensure cross-browser compatibility, responsive layouts, and accessibility compliance.
• Continuously research and apply modern frontend technologies and tools to improve team efficiency.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

What we're looking for:

• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science or a related field preferred.
• Experience: 5+ years of professional experience in frontend development.
• Skills: Proficiency in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, TypeScript, React, and Next.js.
• Additional Skills: Strong understanding of responsive design, UX principles, and modern frontend architecture.
• Communication: Upper-Intermediate English — able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Teamwork: Proven ability to collaborate in cross-functional Agile teams while also working independently on assigned tasks.

Complementary skills:

• Experience with Heroku or similar deployment platforms.
• Familiarity with micro-frontend architecture and modular design.
• Understanding of UX design and basic design skills.
• Experience with version control (Git) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong problem-solving mindset and attention to detail.

About Align Technology

Your growth and well-being:

At Align, every smile matters. We’re committed to helping you thrive by supporting the health, growth, and well-being of our team members through a variety of tools and programs. While specific offerings may vary by location and role, Align employees can typically expect:

• Health and well-being programs to keep you thriving in both body and mind.
• Employee-exclusive discounts on Invisalign products.
• Learning opportunities through online learning resources and support for your individual development plans.
• Inclusive, global workplace that fosters collaboration, recognition and belonging.

Country and/or role specific details will be shared with you by your recruiter during the interview process.

Discover Align:

We are a global community of game-changers and smart team players, united by our belief in the power of a smile. Our dynamic team of exceptional employees is dedicated to transforming the industry and creating extraordinary outcomes every day.

Align’s core values of agility, customer, and accountability are more than words to work by, they are words we live by. The actions we take every day speak to who we are as a company and our focus on being truly impactful. We celebrate our differences, and the many ways we support one another— ultimately creating a more inclusive organization and world as we continue transforming smiles and changing lives.

We foster a culture where thinking differently and seeking new experiences are not just encouraged but celebrated. With the Align Mindset, we empower each other, ensuring every voice is heard and valued in an inclusive environment that inspires creativity and collaboration.

At Align, we believe in the power of a smile, and we know that every smile is as unique as our employees. As we grow, we are committed to building a workforce rich in diverse cultural backgrounds and life experiences, fostering a culture of open-mindedness and compassion. We live our company values by promoting healthy people and healthy communities, all with the intent of changing millions of lives, one unique smile at a time.

As part of our commitment to innovation, Align Technology includes exocad and Cubicure, companies that enhance our offerings and extend our impact to industry transformation.

Eager to learn how we embrace our global differences and nurture employee well-being?

Explore Align's culture here!

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Equal Opportunity Statement:

Align Technology is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all our practices, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected category. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the country for which they are applying, and employment eligibility will be verified as a condition of hire.

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