The Senior Frontend Engineer will enhance a React application, develop a design system, ensure stability using TypeScript and Jest, and create API-driven experiences using Relay.
Company Description
Contra is a professional network for the independent digital workforce. Digital professionals use Contra to create stunning visual profiles, earn money commission-free, and build high-quality professional communities and referral networks. Contra was started by a group of independents who were tired of existing professional networks that are blind to the needs of digital professionals. We’re creating a new way to work for the independent digital workforce.
Job DescriptionHow you’ll add value at Contra
- Contribute to a rapidly growing React application
- Build and refine our internal design system
- Ensure application safety and stability with Typescript and Jest
- Use Relay with React Suspense to build cutting edge, API-driven experiences
You’ll be successful here if you
- Carefully plan your work and build for the future
- Deliver transparent, honest, and direct feedback to your peers on an early-stage product
- Enjoy participating in all parts of the product process, not just coding
- Thrive in a remote-first environment
- Are located in a timezone within 3 hours of San Francisco
- Are fluent in verbal and written English
Our stack:
- React, Suspense, & Relay
- TypeScript
- styled-system, styled-components, and storybook
- DevOps: GitLab CI/CD, ArgoCD, Kubernetes
- Backend: NodeJS, GraphQL, GraphQL Helix, Redis, PostgreSQL
How Contra can add value for you
- Remote-first culture
- Healthcare for employees
- Well-funded company built to scale
- Competitive salary + equity
- Generous vacation policy + paid holidays off
- Flexible parental leave
- Team retreat post-COVID
- No Meeting Wednesdays
- Half day every third Friday of the month
- A custom slack emoji, just for you
You are proficient with our core frontend technologies:
- React, Suspense, & Relay
- TypeScript
- styled-system, styled-components, and storybook
You have experience:
- e2e tests (cypress)
- accessibility
- a/b testing
- feature flags
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Top Skills
Argocd
Gitlab Ci/Cd
GraphQL
Kubernetes
Node.js
Postgres
React
Redis
Storybook
Styled-Components
Styled-System
Typescript
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