Senior Front End Developer

Summary

Join Waterplan, a Series A Y Combinator-backed Climate Tech startup, as a Senior Front-End Developer and play a crucial role in shaping the user experience of our platform. You will lead front-end development efforts, collaborating with design and back-end teams to deliver a seamless user experience. Your expertise will drive our next phase of growth and innovation in Climate Tech. Waterplan empowers companies to understand and mitigate water risks, fostering a future where organizations conserve water and preserve ecosystems. This role offers a chance to contribute to a meaningful cause and work with a talented, passionate team in a remote working environment with unlimited PTO. The company values long-term thinking, iterative excellence, and thoughtful discussion.

Requirements

• Be proactive and self-motivated with a strong problem-solving attitude
• Have a collaborative mindset with excellent communication skills
• Obtain a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or have equivalent practical experience
• Have a minimum of 5 years of experience in front-end development, with a significant portion in a senior role
• Have experience working in corporate or consulting environments, preferably within tech or SaaS companies
• Have a proven track record of leading front-end projects and delivering high-quality products
• Be proficient in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Have strong expertise in modern front-end frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js using Typescript
• Have experience with version control systems like Git
• Be familiar with pre-processors like SASS or LESS, and CSS-in-JS libraries such as styled-components or similar frameworks
• Understand Agile methodologies and practices
• Have a genuine interest in sustainability, nature, and a deep passion for our mission

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain high-quality, responsive user interfaces using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
• Implement front-end components using frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.js
• Collaborate with UX/UI designers to translate designs into interactive and functional user experiences
• Optimize web applications for maximum speed and scalability
• Ensure cross-browser compatibility and resolve any issues that arise
• Write clean, maintainable, and testable code following best practices
• Mentor junior developers and contribute to the growth of the front-end team
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies to ensure our platform remains cutting-edge

Preferred Qualifications

• Be familiar with back-end technologies and how front-end integrates with them
• Have knowledge of web performance optimization techniques
• Have experience in the Climate Tech or environmental industry
• Have experience in maintaining a design system and working with UI libraries such as Ant Design or similar

Benefits

• Contribute to a meaningful cause with a clear vision of fostering a water-secure future
• Work alongside a talented and passionate team dedicated to making a difference
• Be at the forefront of our industry's growth, shaping the future of water security and sustainability
• Enjoy a remote working environment with unlimited PTO, rooted in our core values of Long-Term Thinking, Iterative Excellence, Thoughtful Discussion, Making Others Successful, and Guided by Nature