Senior Web Developer

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TextNow

πŸ“Remote - Canada, United States

Summary

Join TextNow, the nation's largest free phone service provider, in our mission to democratize communication! We are seeking an experienced Web Developer to build high-performance, scalable voice and messaging web applications. You will design, develop, and maintain our platform, collaborating with a talented team. This role requires expertise in Javascript, HTML, CSS, and web frameworks like React or Marionette. You will work with real-time communication protocols and optimize app performance. Your work will directly impact millions of users. We offer a strong work-life blend, flexible work arrangements, competitive pay and benefits, and a supportive culture.

Requirements

  • Be a professional Web developer with 5+ years of experience with web app development
  • Have experience in Javascript, HTML and CSS, with a deep understanding of web frameworks (React, Marionette)
  • Have knowledge of desktop notifications and managing network connections for real-time updates
  • Have familiarity with modern web development tools, Instruments, and the debugging process
  • Have understanding of user experience (UX) principles, with the ability to design elegant, simple solutions for complex problems
  • Have experience with automated testing frameworks (Unit, UI, Integration testing)

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain a high-quality Web application focused on voice and messaging features (voice calling, chat, real-time notifications, etc.)
  • Write clean, maintainable and testable Web applications in Javascript using the latest programming techniques and frameworks
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features
  • Work with real-time communication protocols, such as WebRTC, SIP, and related messaging and voice frameworks
  • Optimize app performance to ensure smooth voice and messaging functionality, including audio quality, latency, and bandwidth usage
  • Troubleshoot and debug issues related to performance, crashes, and other bugs, ensuring a smooth and stable user experience
  • Own problems and solutions end-to-end, from ideation to deployment
  • Experimentation is a key part of your workflow; be data-driven and make the right decisions for our customers
  • Deploy your features to millions of users - your work will have an immediate impact

Preferred Qualifications

Have experience with real-time communication protocols and technologies like WebRTC, SIP, or similar

Benefits

  • Strong work life blend
  • Flexible work arrangements (wfh, remote, or access to one of our office spaces)
  • Employee Stock Options
  • Unlimited vacation
  • Competitive pay and benefits
  • Parental leave
  • Benefits for both physical and mental well being (wellness credit and L&D credit)
  • We travel a few times a year for various team events, company wide off-sites, and more

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