Frontend Developer

Moving can be one of the most stressful events in a person’s life. 

Our goal at moveBuddha is to simplify that process and give people peace of mind that their move will go smoothly. 

As a front-end developer, you will play a crucial role in crafting user-centric web interfaces that deliver outstanding user experiences. 

You’ll immerse yourself in our business strategy and ensure we’re meeting the technical needs of the business, our team, and our users.

A glimpse at your day as our Front-End Developer

In this role, you’ll immerse yourself in our platform and own the code that is deployed.  Day-to-day, this might include tasks such as:

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including UI/UX designers and back-end developers to develop high-quality web applications that align with business requirements and design guidelines

• Implement responsive designs that work seamlessly across various devices and browsers

• Write clean, maintainable, and efficient HTML and CSS code, ensuring adherence to best practices and standards

• Develop interactive and dynamic user interfaces using ReactJS, incorporating state management libraries, writing tests, and integrating with back-end APIs

• Participate in code reviews, providing constructive feedback and suggestions to maintain code quality and consistency within the development team

• Troubleshoot and debug front-end issues to ensure smooth functionality and optimal user experience

• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in front-end development to continuously improve the team's capabilities
  Contribute to improving development processes and workflows to enhance efficiency and collaboration within the team

As our ideal candidate, you…

• Are detail-oriented.  You understand the project requirements and are able to provide a reliable technical solution delivered in a reasonable amount of time.

• Get excited about writing tests.  You understand the importance of good test coverage and are never in such a hurry that you leave this step out of your process or planning.

• Write elegant but readable code.  You appreciate elegant code so long as it is easy enough for another developer to understand and extend it.

• Can estimate your time well.  It’s not the easiest thing to do but being able to provide reasonable time estimates for deliverables is critical to our success.

• Work well with others.  You have an uncanny ability to propose technical solutions in layman's terms and are patient with others who are not as technically inclined.

• Are curious.  You are interested in how things work, and in making them work better.

A few more things…

The benefits of working as our Front-End Developer

• You’ll work closely with content, SEO, design, and backend development teams to shape the future of our platform

• ReactJS best practices

• Be part of a lean, fast-growing team where you can have an impact on growth and innovation

• Improve and refine your skills as an experienced front-end developer

• Gain in-depth knowledge of cutting-edge SEO and content marketing strategies

What Success looks like

This role presents an opportunity to grow quickly and contribute to the long-term success of our technical strategy.  Growth will look different for each candidate, but here is a timeline of what you can expect the success of this role to look like:

• 1 month in: Completion of the onboarding process, including understanding the development workflow, tools, version control systems, and coding standards. Developed a good understanding of the existing codebase, project structure, and coding conventions used within the company.

• 3 months in: Successfully completed several front-end tasks or features independently, from concept to deployment, showcasing proficiency in HTML, CSS, and ReactJS.  Demonstrated the ability to identify and resolve front-end issues efficiently, whether related to user interface design or performance optimization.

• 6 months in: Successfully contributed to more complex projects, demonstrating the ability to handle advanced front-end development tasks with confidence. Identified opportunities for process improvement, contributing ideas to enhance development workflows and overall efficiency.

The values upheld by our Front-End Developer

• Bias Toward Action
  Prioritize action over prolonged analysis. Strip unnecessary tasks from projects. We learn by doing and adjusting. Speed is our competitive advantage.

• Operate Like an Owner
  Take initiative and see tasks through to completion. Pay attention to the details and be accountable for results. Treat company resources like your own. Be frugal.

• Earn Trust
  Show up prepared. Actively listen and ask good questions. Give direct feedback with examples. Be generous with praise.

The ideal candidate for this position

• 3-5 years experience as a Front-End Developer with a strong portfolio showcasing your expertise in HTML, CSS, and ReactJS

• Proficiency in writing clean, semantic HTML5 and CSS3, with a deep understanding of responsive design principles

• Strong command of ReactJS and related libraries, with the ability to develop dynamic user interfaces, manage state, and integrate with RESTful APIs

• Experience with javascript automated test frameworks (e.g., Jest, Puppeteer, or similar)

• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git) and modern front-end build tools

• Experience with performance optimization techniques to ensure fast-loading and smooth-running web applications

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail

• Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

• Self-motivated with a strong desire to learn and stay updated on industry trends and best practices

• Experience with the following is a plus:

  • Sentry.io

  • Heroku

  • PHP

  • Ruby on Rails

• Preferably has a bachelor’s degree in computer science (however, it’s not a requirement if you have relevant skills or experience)

The benefits of working at moveBuddha

• moveBuddha helps people have a less stressful moving experience by simplifying the process and helping them find the right moving service to suit their needs. 

• We've helped thousands of people move over the past five years by creating high-quality content that speaks to people who want to simplify their moving process. We’re growing quickly and excited to explore new avenues of content and continue to expand on our content strategies. Learn more about us here: https://www.movebuddha.com/ 

We know starting a new job requires taking a leap of faith. We want you to be excited about being part of the moveBuddha team. 

Why you’ll love working at moveBuddha

• Growth: We’re a lean yet powerful team and growing quickly. A small team means the opportunity to be involved in multiple projects and learn about different parts of the business.

• Culture: We believe in work-life balance and rewarding hard work in the form of time off, bonuses, company game nights, and other incentives. 

• Empowerment: We want to empower our team to grow in their role and take ownership of projects and provide them with the tools and resources they need.

• Communication: We don’t believe in micromanaging. We’re looking for team members who can work asynchronously and collaborate across departments. 

• Benefits: We offer a competitive salary and consistent opportunities to earn bonuses. moveBuddha has an unlimited PTO policy to encourage a healthy work-life balance. 

• Location: We’re a fully remote company based in Athens, Georgia.

moveBuddha asks respectfully to only apply through the application form and not email/apply to them directly. Recruiters and Agencies please do not contact moveBuddha directly.