What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Frontend Engineer (React) position at ShipperHQ?
Sr. Frontend Engineer (React)
About Us:
ShipperHQ is headquartered in Austin, TX making a big impact in the e-commerce shipping space. Founded in 2009, we are a premier supplier of shipping software for e-commerce sites, selling to both SMB and Enterprise customers. We have 50 team members spread across the US, UK, Canada, India and Australia. 30 members are based in Austin, TX. We are seeking an ambitious and self-motivated individual with a positive attitude and a strong collaborative mindset.
Position Overview:
As a Sr. Frontend Engineer at ShipperHQ, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping our market-leading shipping management platform. We're seeking a driven and collaborative individual with a positive mindset to contribute to our fast-paced, highly rewarding environment.
Your Impact:
- Lead technical initiatives and collaborate cross-functionally with engineers, product managers, QA, and DevOps teams to innovate and deliver new features.
- Maintain and enhance the quality and stability of our existing product within established systems.
- Mentor and guide engineers to foster their professional development.
- Collaborate with technical operations teams to swiftly resolve customer-impacting issues.
- Ensure transparent communication on progress with remote team members.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or equivalent field.
- 5 years of commercial software development experience with a strong background in frontend development using React.js.
- Proficiency in React.js, Ruby, and GraphQL, with a focus on test-driven development and adherence to coding standards.
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and problem-solving across system-wide challenges.
- Thrives in dynamic, rapidly growing environments and navigates ambiguity with a positive attitude.
- Proven ability to serve as a technical lead, guiding teams and projects to success
Bonus Points for Experience in:
- Startup or small company environments
- GraphQL, AWS, Node.js, SaaS, or high-traffic environments
Why ShipperHQ?
This is a highly fast-paced environment where no two days will look alike. For the right candidate, with the right attitude, there are fantastic opportunities for career progression. We are an agile, fast-moving team that likes to roll up our sleeves and solve some of the biggest issues in shipping. You will learn more at ShipperHQ in a year than you would in 3 years at other companies because of our collaborative learning culture that fosters continuous growth and innovation.
Benefits and Perks:
- Collaborate with a motivated team, directly tying your results to organizational success
- Enjoy 22 days of PTO plus public holidays
- Benefit from 401k Match
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Maternity and Paternity Leave
Logistics:
- This is a full-time position working out of our Austin, TX office 2 days a week
- Compensation is based on experience
At ShipperHQ, we’re proud to be a team that’s as diverse as the merchants we serve. As a member of the e-commerce community, we take responsibility to empower shops large and small to grow and thrive through the power of technology to heart. With honesty, responsiveness, and innovation at the center of all we do, we remain committed to hiring the right people for the job, regardless of race, background, religion, or eccentricity.
