Senior Software Developer

Summary

Join Minted's dynamic Engineering team as a Senior Software Developer! You will lead the development of innovative, high-performance design tools, collaborating with designers and stakeholders. Leverage your React expertise to build reusable, scalable code and optimize front-end performance. Mentor junior developers and stay current with industry trends. This role requires 5+ years of front-end development experience with React, JavaScript, HTML5, and CSS, along with a strong understanding of web performance and UX/UI principles. Minted offers a competitive salary, stock options, and comprehensive benefits.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in software development, with a focus on front-end technologies such as React, JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, and CSS
• Strong experience building interactive, high-performance web applications with a deep understanding of the React ecosystem
• Demonstrated success in developing complex online design tools or other interactive web-based applications that prioritize user engagement and ease of use
• Experience with UX/UI principles and collaborating with designers to ensure a seamless, intuitive user experience
• Ability to work with RESTful APIs and GraphQL
• Strong understanding of web performance optimization, responsive design, and accessibility best practices
• Experience with modern build tools and version control (e.g., Webpack, Babel, Git)
• A collaborative mindset with excellent communication skills and the ability to work in cross-functional teams
• Experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of innovative, high-performance, interactive design tools that delight users and support Minted’s creative community
• Collaborate closely with product designers, engineers, and stakeholders to understand user needs, translate them into technical requirements, and deliver elegant solutions
• Develop reusable, maintainable, and scalable code in React, ensuring high-quality performance across multiple platforms
• Optimize front-end performance for responsiveness and speed, particularly in the context of complex design and customization features
• Push the boundaries of web technologies and interactive design, continuously experimenting with new ideas and frameworks to enhance the user experience
• Have a fierce dedication to writing testable UI code - you feel unsatisfied without high test coverage for the code you write
• Experience building maintainable and scalable UI frameworks and tools that increase developer efficiency
• Mentor and guide junior developers, conducting code reviews and ensuring best practices are adhered to across the team
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies, contributing ideas that can help improve Minted’s front-end architecture and user experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with TypeScript and backend technologies like Node.js
• Experience with design tools and frameworks such as Figma or Sketch
• Bonus for experience with Python as part of a full stack development

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
• Employer Funded Health Savings Account
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employer Paid Wellbeing Apps (e.g. Headspace and Calm)
• Monthly Gym/Wellness Reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Employer Funded Commuter Benefits
• Employee Discount
• Friends and Family Discount
• Stock options