GiddyUp is hiring a
Full Stack Engineer

Summary

The job is for a Full Stack Engineer at GiddyUp, a DTC commercialization platform. The role involves building and maintaining the frontend stack using Vue js + PHP YII based backend, collaborating with various departments, staying updated on emerging technologies, and meeting the velocity needs of the business.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, visual, design or related field or experience
• 5+ years of development experience with JavaScript, HTML5 and CSS3
• A portfolio of Web design work you’ve done
• Experience with browser testing and debugging
• In-depth understanding of the entire web development process (design, development and deployment)
• Deep understanding of layout aesthetics
• Familiarity with software like Adobe Suite, Photoshop, Illustrator and content management systems
• Knowledge of relational database design
• Good understanding of data structures and algorithms
• Understanding of design patterns
• Experience with test driven development

Responsibilities

• Build beautiful content using JavaScript / HTML5 / Tailwind CSS
• Work on backend system design and troubleshoot. Experience with any PHP framework e.g. YII or Laravel is a huge plus. Experience with Craft CMS is ideal
• Support production flows
• Responsible for coding and resolving technical issues with web pages, funnels and branded sites
• Perform code reviews, as needed
• Teach developers new frameworks and languages to support front end applications
• Collaborate with various departments on optimization efforts to drive more revenue
• Be part of an on-call schedule for issues out of work hours
• Optimize applications for maximum speed
• Design mobile-based features
• Move fast in a high-paced environment, keep an eye on the fine details, keep what you build running at scale
• Collaborate with back-end developers and web designers to improve usability
• Get feedback from, and build solutions for, users and customers
• Write functional requirement documents and guides
• Create quality mockups and prototypes
• Help back-end developers with coding and troubleshooting
• Ensure high quality graphic standards and brand consistency
• Stay up-to-date on emerging technologies

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with PHP backend systems, Laravel or YII
• Experience with a CMS, ideally on both the user side and with plugins and internals
• Advanced degree in Computer Science, visual, design or related field or experience
• Experience working at a startup
• Experience working in the e-commerce industry

Benefits

GiddyUp strives to provide a flexible, fun working environment. GiddyUp is a remote company and we’re looking for reliable team members who can succeed in a fully remote environment