Middle Front-end Developer

Middle Front-end Developer at Ignition - an international IT startup that helps to launch every product to otherworldly success (remote) 

Ignition is a Go-to-Market Operations platform that provides a collaborative hub for managing GTM processes end-to-end. The platform was built alongside Product Marketing Alliance, and it offers embedded tools that help execute work such as conducting pricing research, monitoring competitive intelligence, and dynamically recommending planning improvements based on goals. 

With Ignition, teams can improve repeatability, transparency, and cross-functional communication by unifying research, roadmapping, GTM planning, internal comms, and measurement in a single AI-powered hub. The platform automates internal comms and predictively estimates whether features are on track to ship on time or not. Ignition helps teams create better plans, faster, and ensures every launch or release drives revenue impact through process improvement.

Ignition was founded by Derek Osgood and Karthik Suresh in 2021 and is headquartered in San Francisco. Derek has spent over a decade leading and scaling marketing teams at rocket-fueled startups and brands like PlayStation, Rippling, and BBVA. Karthik is a technology product leader who’s led teams as a founder, early hire, and executive at companies like Facebook, Craft.co, and KCG holdings.

Now, Derek & Karthik are looking for an experienced and highly motivated Middle Front-End Developer to join the team. Ignition is growing rapidly and the team needs a dedicated person who has a strong desire to grow and work. 

If you are willing to contribute your expertise, fuel your own professional growth, and shape the future of Go-to-Market Operations, join Ignition today! 

What you will do: 

As an experienced Middle Front-End Developer at Ignition, your responsibilities will include: 

Front-end development tasks, working on the front end of the main web application.

Building robust, well-tested services and features using technologies like React, Node.js, Next.js, JavaScript, GraphQL, PostgreSQL, and AWS.

Have the unlimited opportunity for taking ownership of features and areas with increasing scope, and for technical and leadership growth.

Advocate for modern engineering best practices, and use metrics to measure change.

And many other possible tasks. 

Requirements: 

Completed bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent training, fellowship, or work experience.

3-5 years of experience as a Front-end developer. 

English skills - we expect you to have a minimum of Upper-Intermediate level to be able to communicate with the Founders and the team in English on a daily basis. 

Strong computer science fundamentals: data structures, algorithms, programming languages, distributed systems, and information retrieval.

Strong experience or knowledge of the following: React, Node.js, Next.js, JavaScript, GraphQL, PostgreSQL, AWS.

Strong communication skills - you are able to explain complex technical concepts to designers, support, and other engineers.

Teamwork - ability to lead technical architecture discussions and help drive technical decisions within the team.

Ability to write understandable, testable code with an eye toward maintainability.

Strong desire & ability to learn and develop - you get carried away when you learn more about this topic, you want to grow professionally in the company and bring profit. 

Self-reliance - you are able to work and make decisions on your own. 

Proactivity - you have a strong desire to help the company grow. You are open to new information and communication, we expect you to be a person with many ideas, not just an executor.

Focus on detail with strong organizational and time-management skills.

Not necessary but will be a plus: 

Previous SAAS  building experience.

Good understanding of UX & UI. 

Previous experience as a Full-stack developer. 

Working hours:

The hours are flexible but you will need to adjust your schedule for team late-night calls (California daily calls, 9-10 am PST). Press here to check your time difference with the PST time zone.

What we offer:

Full-time schedule -8 working hours per day, 5/2.

A unique chance to join a fast-growing IT company and boost your skills & knowledge.

Professional growth together with the company.

An opportunity to be mentored and learn from talented specialists in the team. 

Stability - this is not an internship or project work, we consider only the candidates looking for a long-term commitment (2+ years) who would like to become the company’s core.

Quick selection process.

Application deadline: 24th of July 2023. 

Please note that the later you apply - the more intensive your selection process will be, for example, you will have less time for the test assignment, etc.

1. Fill in the application form - attach your CV;

2. Complete the VCV recording and share your portfolio of projects; 

3. Have a Zoom-interview with Grintern’s Recruiter;

4. Complete the technical test assignment;

5. Have a video Zoom-interview with the company’s Front-End Team Lead;

6. Have a video Zoom-interview with the CTO;

7. Get hired!