Lead Front End Engineer
Description
Imagine a colossal kaleidoscope, each twist and turn revealing a different gaming community, each uniquely vibrant, each a world of its own. At Metafy, we're not just painting pretty pictures; we're building bridges between these vibrant worlds. We're in search of an exceptional Lead Front End Engineer, and we think you're the perfect fit.
Metafy is where gamers and creators alike gather to indulge in the best content and turn their passion into profit. We're not just about the giants that rule the gaming roost. We believe in the underdogs too, the obscure games waiting to take center stage.
As our Lead Front End Engineer, you're not just coding; you're orchestrating a symphony of experiences for our users. Your canvas? Our platform. Your paints? A suite of front-end technologies. You’ll be working with a team of like-minded virtuosos, each dedicated to transforming Metafy into a haven for gamers and creators alike.
You'll mentor budding talent, help shape key technology decisions with the CTO and other leaders, and, most importantly, be a guiding force in our quest to reach millions of users yearning for a strong gaming community.
Are you ready to shape the world of gaming one pixel at a time? We can't wait to see what magic you create.
Responsibilities
- Develop product functionality in collaboration with team members across multiple time zones and locations.
- Implement and share engineering best practices using modern standards and patterns.
- Embody engineering excellence with regular code reviews, testing, continuous integration, on-going code refactoring and adequate documentation.
- Ability to work successfully in a small organization and build partnerships with peers across the organization.
- Share your ideas and realize them to improve the Metafy experience.
What You'll Bring
- 4+ years of software frontend development experience designing and building complex and highly available web applications.
- Proficient in one or more frontend frameworks like React, Svelte, Angular, Vue or equivalent.
- Strong understanding of TypeScript and the latest ECMAScript standards.
- Strong understanding of front end infrastructure and standard methodologies, including build tools (e.g., Webpack, Babel, Vite), version control (e.g., Git), and testing frameworks (e.g., Jest, Enzyme, Cypress).
- Fluent in HTML, CSS3 and Less/Sass and usage in web applications.
- Familiarity with server-side technologies and RESTful APIs to facilitate smooth integration between frontend and backend systems.
- Experience building pixel-perfect, robust and accessible user interfaces on the web.
- Strong problem solving skills.
- Passion for building a rich and innovative user experience.
- Excellent English communication and collaboration skills to effectively work with multi-functional teams and partners.
- A love for gaming: You're a gamer at heart. You understand the thrill of victory, the sting of defeat, and the joy of a well-played game.
Nice to Have
- Built a web application using Svelte frontend framework.
- Experience building mobile applications using React Native.
Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Fully remote work
- Stock Option Plan