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Senior Frontend Engineer (Remote)

Httpie · Prague · posted Jan 9, 2023

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What this role actually asks for

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Must have

  • 5 years of software engineering experience
  • Experience building React single-page apps
  • Solid understanding of HTTP and modern APIs
  • Solid understanding of modern coding, testing, debugging, and automation techniques
  • Passion for developer tools
  • Strong communication skills, especially in writing

Nice to have

  • Experience with TypeScript
  • Experience building distributed systems
  • Building a technology product
  • Early-stage startup experience
  • Open-source development experience

Tools and technologies

TypeScriptReactNext.jsTailwindCSSElectronWebSocketPythonTerraformAWSAmazon AuroraAWS LambdaDjangoVercelGitHubLinear

The full posting

About the Role

We’re looking for a talented Frontend Software Engineer to help build high-quality features across HTTPie for Web & Desktop, our docs/website, etc.

What you’ll do

  • Building user-facing features with a focus on top-notch user experience
  • Implementing complex React components with drag-and-drop, keyboard shortcuts, etc.
  • Working on a shared React codebase deployed as Next.js and Electron apps
  • Adding real-time collaboration features across the product
  • Improving the application performance through profiling and other methods

Tech

  • Frontend: TypeScript, React, Next.js, TailwindCSS, Electron, WebSocket
  • Backend: Python, Terraform, AWS, Amazon Aurora, AWS Lambda, Django
  • Tools: Vercel, GitHub, Linear, Slack, Notion, Figma, JetBrains IDEs

You’ll be a great addition to the team if you have

  • 5 years of software engineering experience
  • Experience with building React single-page apps
  • Solid understanding of HTTP and modern APIs
  • Solid understanding of modern coding, testing, debugging, and automation techniques
  • Passion for developer tools and sense for what makes them amazing
  • Passion for simplicity, delightful user experience, and an eye for design
  • Good sense for when to choose a robust vs. minimal solution to move fast
  • Ability to comfortably navigate the ladder of abstraction
  • Strong communication skills, especially in writing
  • Eagerness to learn and share

Bonus points

  • Experience with TypeScript
  • Experience with building distributed systems
  • Experience building a technology product
  • Early-stage startup experience
  • Open-source development experience
  • History of side projects
  • Entrepreneurial spirit

What we offer

  • Competitive salary and equity
  • MacBook Pro, 5K display, and accessories
  • Company-paid co-working space
  • Work remotely

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