Remote Front-End Web Engineer

Description:

• Ground News is seeking a passionate and innovative Front-End Web Engineer to join their remote team in Canada.
• The role involves crafting exceptional user experiences using Next.js, React.js, and TypeScript to create intuitive and visually stunning web interfaces.
• The engineer will optimize applications for performance using advanced techniques and best practices to ensure seamless scalability and lightning-fast performance.
• The position includes exploring and implementing generative AI applications to enhance user experiences and drive product innovation.
• Collaboration with designers, product managers, and other stakeholders is essential to understand their needs and translate them into technical requirements.
• The engineer will take ownership of projects from inception to deployment, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality features.
• Continuous exploration of new technologies and methodologies is encouraged to foster a culture of innovation within the team.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in building scalable web applications using Next.js, React.js, and TypeScript is required.
• A solid understanding of server-side rendering and its role in optimizing web performance is necessary.
• Familiarity with modern development practices, including agile methodologies, testing frameworks, and version control systems, is expected.
• A passion for innovation and a drive to explore new technologies and approaches to enhance user experiences is essential.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills are required to effectively convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• A growth mindset with a willingness to learn and adapt to new challenges is important for this role.

Benefits:

• The position offers an unparalleled learning experience both personally and professionally, co-founded by a former NASA engineer and Bain consultant.
• Employees have the freedom to work remotely while playing a key role in the development of Ground News products.
• Ground News promotes a culture of collaboration, creativity, and diverse perspectives, ensuring a harassment- and discrimination-free environment for everyone.
• The company is committed to building and fostering an inclusive, accessible environment for all team members.