Senior Front End Developer

Summary

Join our rapidly growing education technology company as the new Front-End Engineer, building and maintaining engaging web applications with React skills.

Requirements

• Mastery of React, modern JavaScript (ES6+), and TypeScript
• Test-driven development (TDD) experience is a must (preferably using JEST or Vitest)
• Proficient with state management libraries (e.g., Redux, MobX)
• Familiar with RESTful APIs and front-end integration
• Skilled in responsive design and cross-browser compatibility
• Version control whiz, especially with Git
• Experience with CSS preprocessors (e.g., Sass, LESS) and CSS-in-JS solutions
• Knowledge of front-end build tools and frameworks (e.g., Webpack, Babel)
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Top-notch problem-solving skills and keen attention to detail
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities
• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field preferred
• 6+ years of experience in front-end development with a killer portfolio of web applications

Responsibilities

• Whip up user-facing features using React
• Team up with designers and backend engineers to roll out new features and spruce up existing ones
• Ensure UI/UX designs are technically feasible
• Turbocharge our applications for speed and scalability
• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code
• Troubleshoot and squash bugs like a pro
• Stay on top of the latest industry trends and technologies
• Participate in code reviews and share constructive feedback with your peers

Preferred Qualifications

• Bonus: Experience with backend technologies, especially Django
• Extra Bonus: Familiarity with cloud platforms, especially AWS
• Super Bonus: Experience developing Rich Text Editors (We use Slate.js)

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Chance to snag some startup equity
• Work in a vibrant, innovative startup environment
• Tons of professional growth and development opportunities
• Flexible hours and remote work options