Senior Web Developer

The Role:

As a Senior Web Developer, you'll be at the heart of our mission, developing web applications that can truly make a difference. 

This role covers the full web application lifecycle, from conception to delivery, demanding not only technical excellence but also a strategic mindset to align technology with user needs and our business goals.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with UX Designers and other developers: 
  • Work closely with UX designers to ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs and implement them while maintaining high usability standards in the finished product.
• Foster a Growth Mindset: 
  • Embrace challenges, persist in the face of setbacks, see effort as the path to mastery, and find lessons and inspiration in the success of others. As a senior developer, you will be expected to mentor others in adopting this mindset, creating a culture of continuous learning and adaptation.
• Full-Stack Web Development: 
  • Design and develop sophisticated web applications, focusing on both front-end and back-end development, while ensuring cross-browser compatibility and responsive design.
• Develop Asynchronous and Responsive Software: 
  • Build robust, non-blocking software that performs well across various devices and browsers, ensuring a seamless and responsive user experience.
• Quality Code Production: 
  • Produce high-quality, clean, and testable code through unit testing and participate actively in code reviews to maintain and elevate code standards across the team.
• Develop Resilient Applications: 
  • Focus on creating applications that remain functional and user-friendly in a variety of challenging environments, thereby ensuring reliability and a positive user experience at all times.
• Feature Definition and Development: 
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define, design, and ship new features, ensuring they align with user needs and business objectives.
• Performance Optimization: 
  • Identify and correct bottlenecks and fix bugs to enhance application performance.
• Technology Adoption: 
  • Continuously research, evaluate, and implement new web technologies to optimize development efficiency and product quality.
• Champion Our Values: 
  • Drive projects that align with our core values, ensuring that every feature developed is designed with a child-first mentality.

Requirements:

• BS/MS in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, with a portfolio demonstrating expertise in web development.
• Deep knowledge of web development standards, evidenced by a portfolio of released applications.
• Proficiency with Typescript and modern web frameworks (e.g., React, Svelte).
• Comprehensive understanding of the web development life cycle, particularly in designing and building asynchronous, responsive applications.
• Knowledge of UI design principles, patterns, and best practices for web applications.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Experience with automated testing, unit testing frameworks, and code reviews.
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies and a track record of working in fast-paced development teams.
• Ability to work in a fully remote environment.
• Previous start-up experience.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with server-side languages (e.g., Python and Rust)
• Knowledge of web security protocols, analytics integration, and RESTful API design.
• Proficiency in managing databases and implementing caching strategies to improve app responsiveness and efficiency.
• Experience with progressive web apps (PWAs) and developing resilient applications.