Senior Frontend Developer (Remote)

About the job

Join us as a Senior Frontend Developer for the CreativeEditor SDK at IMG.LY, where you’ll be an integral part of our development team.

Your Role

• Component Development: Develop and maintain composable components with well-defined APIs using React and TypeScript.
• Feature Implementation: Propose and evaluate new features and improvements, participating in strategic planning and team collaboration.
• Code Quality: Ensure high standards of code architecture, quality, and performance.
• UI/UX Enhancement: Collaborate with designers to enhance UI interactions and ensure a high-quality, accessible user experience.
• Testing and Reviews: Implement and maintain robust testing strategies, conduct thorough code reviews, and manage version control using Git and GitHub.
• Performance Optimization: Optimize the performance and scalability of the CreativeEditor SDK.

Your Profile

• Clear Communication: Able to explain technical concepts clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical team members.
• Technical Skills: Strong proficiency in JavaScript frameworks, especially React, a good understanding of TypeScript and experienced in code architecture. 
• Modular Design: Experience in building modular and reusable software components.
• Independent Worker: Comfortable managing your own time and tasks with minimal supervision.
• Team Player: Enjoys building positive relationships and collaborating with colleagues.
• Curiosity and Learning: Eagerness to learn new technologies and methodologies. Passion for technology and development, staying up-to-date with industry trends.
• English Skills: Good command of English to facilitate effective communication and collaboration.
• Excellent Communication: Both verbal and written, for clear and effective interactions.
• Team Spirit: Strong team spirit and cultural fit, promoting a positive and collaborative work environment.

Your Skills

• Code Architecture and Quality: Skilled in designing and maintaining modular, high-quality, scalable, and easy-to-understand code.
• Composable Components: Experience in writing composable code and building components with well-defined APIs.
• UI Development: Proficiency in CSS, including pre-processors like SASS/SCSS, and understanding of accessibility standards.
• Performance Optimization: Knowledge of optimizing performance and scalability of applications.
• Testing and Version Control: Proficiency in testing and TDD methodologies, including experience with testing frameworks such as Playwright or Cypress. Strong understanding of code reviewing and version control systems (Git, GitHub).
• Build Systems and Package Management: Knowledge of build systems, mono-repos, and package publishing is a big plus.

Assets

• Permanent Contracts & Competitive Pay: Secure employment with competitive salaries.
• Germany & Global Hiring: Contracts in Germany; DEEL for others with equal benefits.
• EU & CET Timezone: Must be in the EU, within +/- 2 hours of CET.
• Remote Work Flexibility: Mastered remote work with a close-knit team.
• Quarterly Events: Remote and in-person team gatherings.
• Annual Retreats: All-expenses-paid trips to locations like Portugal, Montenegro, and Turkey.

Let’s talk business

Tell us about your recent projects and future goals—we care about who you are now and where you’re heading. Sample projects are more valuable than a resume.

Hiring Process:

1. 30-minute cultural fit discussion with our People Experience Manager
2. A three-hour “take-home” assignment
3. Review and technical discussion with future colleagues
4. Meetings with your prospective Team Lead and our CEO
5. Decision-making phase

What you get out of it

• Vacation: At least 25 days off
• Equipment: Premium gear, including MacBooks
• Development: Support for attending conferences and Meet-Ups
• Co-Working: Monthly allowance for co-working spaces