Senior UI Developer

RunBuggy is a technology platform that connects car shippers and haulers. RunBuggy allows shippers to seamlessly connect with their existing management systems to integrate car transportation services, reducing cost, and improving time to deliver. For transporters, RunBuggy offers an alternative to expensive load boards and custom software solutions to better find and manage transportation loads. Since 2019, RunBuggy has grown to over 125 employees, has helped shippers move hundreds of thousands of cars, and has attracted tens of thousands of transporters across the U.S.

We are seeking a Senior UI Developer for our Engineering team. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in UI/UX development and working as a Project Lead for internal stakeholders.

If this sounds just like you, then please read on! if you feel this is not in your wheelhouse, that is okay too! We are actively hiring outstanding professionals, so we encourage you to apply to one of our many other opportunities.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Deliver critical software solutions on time and on or under budget.
• Coding and designing rich user interfaces.
• Participate in defining the UI/UX strategy for the product, define and implement design process, including design estimation, user experience workflows.
• Work closely with customer operators to conduct usability related research on workflows and effective operations.
• Building the roadmap dedicated to improving the customer experience.
• Working with business stakeholders.
• Work with business teams to design the solution that best meets the requirements.
• Support business through go-live process and a play key role in promoting solution adoption.
• Work with the Project Leader to understand assigned project responsibilities and keep the projects on schedule.
• Communicate progress and expectations, escalates problems to Project Leader for awareness and/or resolution.
• Mentor team on UI concepts and Frameworks.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Fluent in technologies like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Vue.js, React.
• Knowledge of web service concepts and API development (REST, JSON, XML).
• Advanced knowledge of the general UI/Frontend landscape, architectures, trends, and emerging technologies.
• Solid understanding of the full stack development life cycle, including automated testing and building
• Reusable component development.
• Write clear, maintainable, and testable code.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Proactive and self-motivated with a strong sense of initiative. 
• Ability to problem-solve, think critically, and adapt to changing priorities.

What You Bring to the Team by Way of Skills and Experience:

• 5+ years in UI with React / Vue.js and object orientation programming.
• BS Computer Sciences Related Degree or 3+ years of relevant field experience required.
• Provided ownership of technical decisions on projects/teams.
• Technical Lead as architect/designer and contributor on one or more UI projects.
• Experience developing large scale, enterprise GUI applications using React or Vue.
• Understand how to optimize client-facing software.
• Ability to work closely with designers to take wireframes from conception to implementation and design and improve user interfaces. 
• Experience integrating with backend services and overseeing full-stack development requirements and solutions.
• Experienced in reporting for weekly Status Meetings with the Project Leader and Executive Teams.
• Experience working in an agile development process.
• English language proficiency.
• Proficiency with using Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel, and experience searching and using the internet required. 
• Experience writing/maintaining a UI test suite preferred.
  • Cypress Automation Framework
• Experience analyzing and resolving technical issues.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding the importance of interactive design and usability for web-based applications preferred.
• Assisting with the review of applications and supporting elements for the purpose of identifying potential improvements, enhancements, or other changes preferred. 
• Experience with event logging and messaging systems preferred.
• Familiar with CI/CD preferred.

Travel Requirements (if any):

• Telecommute position, but may have occasional travel as needed (<10%).

What is in it for You and Why you Should Apply:

• Market competitive pay based on education and experience.
• Highly competitive medical, dental, vision, Life w/ AD&D, Short-Term Disability insurance, Long-Term Disability insurance, pet insurance, identity theft protection, and a 401k retirement savings plan.
• Employee wellness program. 
• Employee rewards, discounts, and recognition programs.
• Generous company-paid holidays (12 per year), vacation, and sick time.
• Paid paternity/maternity leave.
• Remote work environment with monthly connectivity/home office stipend. 
• A supportive and positive space for you to grow and expand your career.

Please apply directly through the link provided for consideration. Unsolicited resumes sent via email or LinkedIn Messenger will not be considered. 

No agencies, please. 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

RunBuggy is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination, harassment, and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), pregnancy, parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.