Remote Senior Fullstack Engineer, UX

Description:

• Updater, Inc. is seeking a highly skilled Senior Fullstack Software Engineer with a strong background in user experience (UX) design to join the Customer Pod team within the MoveHQ division of Updater.
• This senior role combines expertise in frontend development with an understanding of backend processes, using technologies such as React, TypeScript, GraphQL, and Ruby to enhance the usability and functionality of our platforms.
• You will play a key role in the design and development of user-centric interfaces for Updater’s products, ensuring a seamless and intuitive user experience that leverages your strong skills in React and TypeScript.
• Utilize GraphQL to facilitate effective data handling and state management between the frontend and backend, ensuring smooth and scalable application functionality.
• Work closely with UX designers and backend developers to enhance application usability and performance, directly impacting user satisfaction and overall success of our products.
• As a senior member with a focus on UX, guide the integration of UX best practices within the development process, mentoring junior engineers and advocating for user-centered design principles.
• Participate in product strategy discussions, bringing your technical expertise and UX perspective to the planning and execution of new features.

Requirements:

• You have a robust background in web development with at least 5 years of experience, including substantial work with React, TypeScript, and familiarity with GraphQL.
• Experience with Ruby is also required to manage fullstack integration effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to incorporate UX design principles into product development, with a keen eye for creating engaging and effective user interfaces.
• Your portfolio includes successfully launched products that demonstrate your ability to solve complex software engineering problems with user-centric solutions.
• You are proficient with modern testing frameworks and automation tools, ensuring that new features are reliable and maintainable.
• Well-versed in agile development practices, you are capable of leading within this framework and contributing to the continuous improvement of our processes.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate UX design concepts and technical challenges to a variety of stakeholders, enhancing collaborative development efforts.
• Strong leadership skills, capable of driving UX initiatives and influencing product development with a focus on user experience.
• A collaborative team player who thrives in dynamic environments and is committed to lifelong learning and improvement.

Benefits:

• The Company offers Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Employees enjoy Unlimited PTO and 13 paid company holidays annually.
• Updater provides Stock Options and a 401(k) plan.
• Commuter Benefits and a Personal Wellbeing Subsidy are also included.
• New Hire Subsidy and One Medical Membership are part of the benefits package.
• Short Term Disability Insurance and Supplemental Life Insurance are offered.
• Employees are entitled to 12 weeks of Primary Caregiver Parental Leave.