Frontend Developer

About the Role:

We are seeking a motivated Frontend Developer (SDE I) with 1-3 years of industry experience to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced startup environment and possess a strong foundation in problem-solving, essential JavaScript and TypeScript skills, React expertise, and proficiency in HTML/CSS. The candidate should also have a grasp of version control with Git.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement user-facing features using React and related libraries.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, build, and maintain efficient, reusable, and reliable front-end systems.
• Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs and optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.
• Participate in code reviews, write clean, maintainable, and efficient code, and adhere to best practices and coding standards.
• Work closely with backend developers to integrate front-end systems with APIs and back-end services.
• Troubleshoot and debug issues to ensure smooth user experiences across various browsers and devices.

Ideal Persona of the Candidate (Must have):

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent practical experience).
• 1-3 years of relevant professional experience in frontend development.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and analytical thinking.
• DOM manipulation and basic understanding of Web browser
• Proficiency in JavaScript fundamentals and TypeScript.
• Hands-on experience with React in building scalable web applications.
• Sound knowledge of HTML and CSS for crafting responsive and visually appealing interfaces.
• Familiarity with Git version control for collaborative software development.

Good to have:

- Familiarity with Tailwind CSS for efficient styling.

- Exposure to NextJS for server-side rendering and React applications.

- Experience with Storybook for UI component development and testing.

- Knowledge of React Form solutions for effective form management.

- Prior experience of using Cursor or V0.dev.

Additional Preferences:

- Personal projects or contributions to open-source initiatives are a strong plus.

- Ability to adapt and thrive in a fast-paced startup environment with evolving priorities and challenges.

- Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset to work effectively within a team.

- Previous startup experience would be great

What is Leap?

Leap is a global student mobility platform that empowers students’ aspirations for a global career and education.

We have built this and this and this

We work at the exciting intersection of fintech & edtech

And we love that we succeed as a business while powering the dreams of talented students!

How far along are we?

We are the leaders in our space by a mile!

We are backed by Sequoia, Jungle Ventures, Owl Ventures & Harvard!

Read the latest fundraise news here

Who are we as people?

We have a lean, rockstar team.

We have come this far with a lean team because we love to increase the talent density with every new member we add. Yes, we are more picky than the usual company.

We hire slowly and deliberately

You can meet our founders here -> Arnav Kumar and Vaibhav Singh

Arnav tweets here

What will you be doing?

We are now building our leadership team and would love to engage

This is a great time to join the rocketship and participate in the upside -

Broadly,

• You will have tearing-your-hair level complex & challenging problems to solve
• With massive upside if you solve them
• In a super fast paced environment that will challenge you
• With enough resources to be audacious
• And mentorship from an experienced founding team

Your move !:)

• Having a busy week? - Simply apply here
• Want to skip the queue? - Take out a few mins and write a standout email to us at asha.jayaram@leapfinance.com