About Us openigloo is a marketplace that connects renters with highly-rated landlords. By combining crowdsourced tenant reviews with city data, renters can access information and browse available listings on any address in NYC. With a community of over 1.5+ million renters, our vision is to build a world where tenants everywhere can secure quality housing in just a few clicks. Learn more about openigloo at www.openigloo.com What We're Looking For We're seeking a highly skilled and motivated Software Engineer to join our talented team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in building responsive, user-friendly web and / or mobile applications using React, ReactNative, Next.js. You’ll play a key role in shaping the front-end architecture and user experience of our suite of consumer products. We’re looking for a creative problem-solver with a deep understanding of modern front-end technologies and a passion for crafting high-quality, scalable, and maintainable code. Key Responsibilities Collaborate with Teams: Partner with product designers, backend engineers, and the product team to build highly interactive and responsive front-end applications. Architect and Develop: Design and implement dynamic user interfaces and components using React and Next.js, while ensuring scalability and performance optimization. Responsive Design: Ensure all UI components are optimized for different device sizes and ensure cross-browser compatibility using best practices in responsive design. Code Quality and Optimization: Write clean, maintainable, and scalable code with a focus on performance optimization using JavaScript, CSS, and modern libraries like Tailwind CSS. Security and Compliance: Implement secure coding practices to protect user data and ensure compliance with industry standards. Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement improvements in the codebase, contributing to performance and user experience enhancements. Mentorship and Leadership: Provide mentorship to junior engineers, help set front-end development standards, and contribute to the overall growth of the engineering team. Qualifications Experience: Minimum of 4 years of experience in front-end engineering roles, with a strong focus on JavaScript and modern front-end web and mobile frameworks. Proficiency in React, RactNative, and Next.js: Deep expertise in ReactNative, React.js and Next.js, with experience building server-side rendered and static web applications as well as mobile applications. JavaScript and CSS Mastery: Advanced knowledge of JavaScript (ES6+), CSS, and modern CSS frameworks, with an emphasis on Tailwind CSS. UI/UX Principles: Strong understanding of UI/UX best practices, component-based architecture, and design systems. Responsive Web Design: Extensive experience in building responsive web applications with excellent cross-browser compatibility. Testing and Debugging: Proficiency in front-end testing frameworks (Jest, React Testing Library) and debugging tools. Cloud Integration: Experience deploying and managing front-end applications in cloud platforms such as AWS and deploying mobile applications to app stores. Team Collaboration: Proven ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams with backend, product, and design teams. Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to think critically and creatively to address complex front-end challenges. Preferred Qualifications Tailwind CSS Expertise: Experience using Tailwind CSS to build responsive and customizable user interfaces efficiently. DevOps Skills: Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and containerization technologies (Docker) to streamline development workflows. AWS Knowledge: Proficiency in using AWS services such as S3, ECS, and Lambda for hosting and deploying front-end applications. Agile Methodologies: Familiarity with agile development methodologies and experience working in agile teams. Why Join Us? Innovative Environment: Work on exciting projects that have a real impact on users worldwide. Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and career advancement. Collaborative Culture: Be part of a diverse and inclusive team that values creativity and collaboration. Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, flexible work arrangements, and a comprehensive benefits package.
As a Software Engineer at openigloo, you will have the opportunity to contribute to our mission of connecting renters with highly-rated landlords through user-friendly web and mobile applications. Here's a breakdown of what you can expect in this role: **Key Responsibilities:** - Collaborate with Teams: Work closely with product designers, backend engineers, and the product team to develop interactive and responsive front-end applications. - Architect and Develop: Design and implement dynamic user interfaces and components using React and Next.js, focusing on scalability and performance optimization. - Responsive Design: Ensure all UI components are optimized for various device sizes and maintain cross-browser compatibility through responsive design best practices. - Code Quality and Optimization: Write clean, maintainable, and scalable code emphasizing performance optimization using JavaScript, CSS, and libraries like Tailwind CSS. - Security and Compliance: Implement secure coding practices to safeguard user data and adhere to industry standards. - Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement enhancements in the codebase to improve performance and user experience. - Mentorship and Leadership: Provide guidance to junior engineers, help establish front-end development standards, and contribute to the growth of the engineering team. **Qualifications:** - Experience: Minimum of 4 years in front-end engineering roles, with a focus on JavaScript and modern front-end frameworks. - Proficiency in React, ReactNative, and Next.js: Extensive expertise in ReactNative, React.js, and Next.js for building web and mobile applications. - JavaScript and CSS Mastery: Advanced knowledge of JavaScript (ES6+), CSS, and frameworks like Tailwind CSS. - UI/UX Principles: Strong understanding of UI/UX best practices, component-based architecture, and design systems. - Responsive Web Design: Experience in building responsive web applications with excellent cross-browser compatibility. - Testing and Debugging: Proficiency in front-end testing frameworks (Jest, React Testing Library) and debugging tools. - Cloud Integration: Experience deploying front-end applications in cloud platforms such as AWS and mobile applications in app stores. - Team Collaboration: Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams with backend, product, and design teams. - Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving skills to address complex front-end challenges creatively. **Preferred Qualifications:** - Tailwind CSS Expertise: Efficiently build responsive and customizable user interfaces using Tailwind CSS. - DevOps Skills: Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and Docker for streamlined development workflows. - AWS Knowledge: Proficiency in using AWS services like S3, ECS, and Lambda for hosting and deploying front-end applications. - Agile Methodologies: Experience with agile development methodologies and working in agile teams. If you join us at openigloo, you'll work on impactful projects, have opportunities for career growth, be part of a collaborative team, and enjoy competitive compensation, flexible work arrangements, and comprehensive benefits.,