Remote Front-end Developer

Description:

• Optimy is a fast-growing tech startup focused on changing how companies manage their frontline staff through an AI-powered workforce management system.
• The company was spun off from Kognitive Marketing, which has a strong track record as a direct sales company in Canada.
• The role involves being part of a development team that creates user interfaces for both web and mobile software.
• Responsibilities include collaborating with other developers, coding, testing, and shipping code based on high fidelity designs and technical requirements.
• The developer will work closely with UI/UX Designers to ensure smooth feature development and delivery.
• The position requires writing well-tested, maintainable front-end code and addressing bugs promptly to maintain product quality.
• The ideal candidate will have a passion for building software that balances simplicity, flexibility, and functionality, and will be proactive in improving processes and code quality.
• The compensation for this position ranges from $60,000 to $80,000.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have strong proficiency in modern front-end web development technologies, including HTML5, CSS3, and JavaScript.
• A solid experience with JavaScript and familiarity with Angular/AngularJS is required.
• Proficient experience in setting up hosting for code on environments like Amazon EBS/EC2 is necessary.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience with Progressive Web Apps is required.
• Candidates should have 2-3 years of experience building web applications using modern frameworks.
• A minimum of 1-2 years of experience working on a B2B SaaS software product is essential.
• Experience in building complex web applications and conceptualizing UX flows is required.
• Candidates should be comfortable working in an Agile, fast-paced environment.
• The ability to transform design mock-ups into working software with attention to detail is necessary.
• An eye for UI/UX design is important.
• Candidates should be comfortable developing and testing components in a modern web framework, such as Angular.
• A willingness to learn new technologies as needed is expected.
• Candidates must be able to create modular, flexible, and maintainable CSS.
• Familiarity with modern CSS methodologies, such as Atomic CSS, is preferred.
• Experience with front-end testing tools like Jest and Enzyme is a plus.
• Knowledge of modern JavaScript tooling, such as Webpack and Babel.js, is beneficial.
• Understanding of MVC structured applications and the use of layouts, partials, and view helpers is required.

Benefits:

• The position offers opportunities for career progression within a fast-paced startup environment.
• Employees will be part of a team that is dedicated to creating an intuitive and efficiency-focused workforce management system.
• The role allows for collaboration with a talented team and the chance to work on innovative software solutions.
• The company values continuous improvement and encourages employees to enhance processes, systems, and codebases.