Senior Front-End Engineer

Livestorm; Paris; À distance; EUR 60 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading video communication platform in Paris is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to lead the design and development of high-quality software solutions. This role involves mentoring junior engineers and ensuring code quality and performance. The ideal candidate will possess strong skills in TypeScript, Vue.js, and GraphQL, and be capable of working collaboratively within a dynamic team environment. Benefits include flexible working hours, transportation reimbursement, and quality health insurance.

Prestations

Monthly stipend for restaurant tickets

Flexible working hours

Transportation cost reimbursement

Monthly team afterworks

Cultural and sports activities

Quality health insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in leading software design and architecture.
• Proficient in maintaining high-quality, scalable software.
• Capability to mentor junior engineers.

Responsabilités

• Lead design and architecture of software systems.
• Develop maintainable and scalable code.
• Ensure performance and security of applications.

Connaissances

TypeScript

Vue.js

GraphQL

Git & GitHub

CI / CD pipelines

Docker

Kubernetes

Monitoring tools

REST API standards

gRPC API standards

Description du poste

About Livestorm

Livestorm is the all-in-one video communication platform for companies looking to implement a powerful video communication strategy.

Founded in 2016, Livestorm enables companies to promote, host and analyze their online events. We're building the future of unified video communication : an all-in-one video communication platform that connects to your tools and lives in your browser.

Livestorm has been built with ease‑of‑use in mind. We serve companies of all sizes, from startups to Fortune500. Shopify, Honda, Oracle, Spendesk, Front, Sephora or Revolut trust Livestorm to organize their meetings, webinars or online events.

Core values

• Resourcefulness : We go that extra mile in the most efficient way.
• Curiosity : We have interest in whatever is happening with the other teams.
• Humility : We strive to remove the ego from the equation to gain perspective.
• Ownership : We go from a-z and to put things in motion, own our wins and fails.
• Transparency : We share the good and the bad alike.

Mission

The core mission of a senior software engineer is to lead and drive the development of high‑quality software solutions while providing technical expertise and mentorship to the engineering team. This role involves designing and architecting complex systems, ensuring code quality and performance, and making strategic technical decisions that align with business objectives. A senior software engineer collaborates with cross‑functional teams, including product managers and designers, to understand requirements and deliver robust, scalable and maintainable software. Additionally, they are responsible for staying abreast of industry trends, fostering innovation and advocating for best practices to enhance the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the engineering team.

Scope & Reporting

• Team : 5-8 engineers within a product squad (with peers in product, design, data).
• Reports to : Engineering Manager.
• Location : Europe-first, remote.

What you’ll own (outcomes)

• Predictable delivery : Clear plans and commitments; delivery variance within agreed thresholds; minimal rollover.
• Quality & reliability : Defect / leakage rates, SLOs, change failure rate, mean time to recovery.
• Flow & efficiency : Lead time for changes, deployment frequency, WIP limits respected.
• Customer impact : Team‑level product metrics (e.g., activation, adoption, retention) agreed with PM.
• Team health : Engagement, retention, hiring, skills growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and architecture of complex software systems.
• Develop high‑quality, maintainable, and scalable code.
• Oversee and participate in code reviews to maintain code quality and standards.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior and mid‑level engineers.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to define and prioritize technical requirements and solutions.
• Ensure the performance, security, and reliability of software applications.
• Drive the adoption of best practices and modern development methodologies.
• Troubleshoot and resolve advanced technical issues and bugs.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Contribute to strategic planning and decision‑making for technical direction and innovation.
• Document technical designs, processes, and system architecture.
• Lead and contribute to agile development practices, including sprint planning and retrospectives.

Hard skills

• Programming languages : TypeScript, Vue.js, GraphQL, modern frontend tooling
• Git & GitHub
• CI / CD pipelines
• Monitoring tools
• Testing frameworks (unit / integration)
• Containerization and deployment (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes)
• Knowledge
• REST API standards
• gRPC API standards
• Data validation

Soft skills

• Collaboration
• High agency (pro‑active & constructive)
• Project management
• Mentoring & Teaching skills
• Responsiveness
• Flexibility
• Creativity
• Sense of priority
• Continuous learning
• Critical thinking
• Gives clear, timely and constructive feedback (both positive and critical)

What "great" looks like

• You consistently ship high-quality maintainable work on schedule without surprises
• You lead without formal authority and rally others through context and clarity
• You raise the bar for technical decisions, system design and team habits
• You create momentum and trust. People count on you
• You leave things better than you found them
• You have high agency : you step in, take charge and unblock others when needed
• You have empathy and mentorship : You grow people around you and make them stronger
• You have a Product mindset caring about delivering value and understand business context
• You are a proactive communicator that aligns across domains and roles

Nice to have

• Authentication and authorization knowledge
• GraphQL schema design and tooling
• Performance optimization
• Presentation skills
• Strategic and product thinking
• Customer‑centric mindset

Learn More

• Review our Engineering Principles to see if you align with our core values.

Benefits

• Eat well : You get a monthly stipen of restaurant tickets for the amount of 9€ per workday (Swile, ex Lunchr) covered at 50%, or the equivalent for non‑France residents.
• Have flexibility : We offer flexible working hours, and stipends for coworking spaces and home‑office materials.
• Be reimbursed for transportation : Personal transportation costs can be reimbursed up to 500€ per year with the "Forfait mobilité durable".
• Spend time together for special events : We host monthly afterworks, activities on and off site, and team offsites twice a year.
• Enjoy leisure activities thanks to our CSE : Sports or cultural activities are covered, and preferential rates via Leeto.
• And of course, from all the essentials : Quality health insurance (Alan)), 50% of the transport subscription is paid by Livestorm, and eveything necessary for your daily life (goodies, supplies, resources...) is provided.

Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. But we'll let you in on a secret : there's no such thing as a 'perfect' candidate. So however you identify and whatever background you bring with you, please apply if this is a role that would make you excited to come into work every day.