Voice - Senior UI Engineer - Direct Hire [Remote]

Company: Braintrust
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: August 7, 2022

Job Description:

ABOUT US:

Braintrust is the only network that gives in-demand talent all the freedom of freelance with all the benefits, community and stability of a full-time role. As the first decentralized talent network, our revolutionary Web3 model ensures the community that relies on Braintrust to find work are the same people who own and build it through the blockchain token, BTRST. So unlike other marketplaces that take 20% to 50% of talent earnings, Braintrust allows talent to keep 100% of earnings and to vote on key changes to improve the network. Braintrust is working to change the way freelance works - for good.

• JOB TYPE: Direct Hire Position (no agencies/C2C - see notes below)
• LOCATION: Remote - Global (Time Zone: Work anytime)
• SALARY: $140,000 - $150,000 /yr
• ESTIMATED DURATION: 40hr/week - Long-term
  
  THE OPPORTUNITY
  
  Voice is seeking a passionate UI-focused Engineer to join our team. As a Senior UI Engineer, you will be part of a team that focuses on the web application for the Voice platform.
  
  This role is an exciting opportunity to join a thriving startup with big ambitions. In addition to doing ground breaking work, this role will be pivotal in establishing a culture of open thinking, positive communication, and continuous learning. We are looking for the most excited person to take our platform to the next level.
  
  The ideal candidate will have a strong HTML, CSS , and Javascript (we use React ) skillset. Candidates will be empathetic to users, drive consistency and usability within the web UI, and thrive working in cross functional teams to create engaging product experiences for our users. Ideally this candidate will be open to not only teaching new technologies to the team but learning from existing technologies and processes as well.
  
  Requirements
  
  Skills:
  
  • Fluent in modern Javascript , CSS , and HTML
  • Experience with UX/Design
  • Ability to create silky smooth animations (with CSS and/or Javascript )
  • Mastery of responsive design techniques
  • Experience building with Atomic Design
  • Experience in React (or another client side framework)
  • Working knowledge of Git and Github
  • Ability to write meaningful unit tests
  • Experience troubleshooting and remedying cross browser inconsistencies
  • Proficient in using developer tools to debug and troubleshoot performance issues
    
    Bonus Skills:
    
    • Experience with Storybook, Next, GraphQL, Node , Typescript , Canvas, D3 (or other charting / data visualization libraries), Redux, Webpack, Babel
    • Advanced knowledge of HTML5 Technologies
    • Experience creating PWAs
    • Experience working in a structured CICD environment
      
      Qualifications:
      
      • 8 or more years of experience in the tech industry, at least 3 as a developer
      • Demonstrated competency in making interactive web experiences
      • Excellent communication skills with technical and non-technical people alike
      • Collaborative approach to problem solving
      • Self-starter with a thirst for knowledge and experimentation
      • Eye for detail and ability to turn product/design dreams into realities
      • Preference for working with and tweaking experiences for the UI layer
      • Strong software product lifecycle management experience
      • The independence to manage, execute, and take initiative without supervision
        
        Responsibilities:
        
        • Engage with product, design/UX, and platform engineering teams to deliver performant, consistent and engaging features for the web application
        • Contribute to new features, maintenance and bug fixing for the web with React , Storybook, Next, Node , CSS , Typescript , Jest, and more
        • Add flare, animations, hover effects and moments of joy at their discretion when building the UI
        • Effectively communicate issues, features, and proposed solutions to audiences with varying levels of technical knowledge
        • Help estimate projects and tasks and responsibility for on time delivery
        • Research, evaluate and improve the Voice interface for web clients
        • Other duties as assigned
          
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          ABOUT THE HIRING PROCESS:
          
          Qualified candidates will be invited to do a screening interview with the Braintrust staff. We will answer your questions about the project, and our platform. If we determine it is the right fit for both parties, we'll invite you to join the platform and create a profile to apply directly for this project.
          
          C2C Candidates: This role is not available to C2C candidates working with an agency. If you are a professional contractor who has created an LLC/corp around their consulting practice, this is well aligned with Braintrust and we'd welcome your application.
          
          Braintrust values the multitude of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.
          

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