Front End Software Engineer

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Position Title: Front End Software Engineer
Reports to: Engineering Manager
Location: Remote (UK)
Contract type: Permanent

About BibliU:
BibliU is an award-winning education company that provides Day 1 access to affordable course materials, making learning more equitable and effective. We partner with over 3,000 educational publishers to offer a wide range of high-quality content to students. Our platform provides rich engagement data to academics and allows students to find information faster. We have disrupted the textbook industry by reducing the cost of education significantly and increasing publisher sales.

Founded in late-2015, we are a rapidly growing company transforming the way students and educators access and interact with learning materials. Our revenue has grown rapidly, with 150% YoY growth in the last three years. Last year, we raised $21m in a Series B funding round. We are very excited about our growth and are expanding the team to meet our new market potential!

We are a diverse and inclusive team of professionals who are passionate about education and technology. Our culture is fast-paced, innovative, and dynamic, and we are always looking for talented individuals to join our team.

Position Overview

As a Front End Software Engineer at BibliU, your primary goal is to drive significant advancements in our digital learning platform. In this role, you will:

• Enhance Educational Accessibility: Develop features to make educational resources more accessible.
• Innovate for Impact: Leverage technologies to create innovative solutions that enhance user experience.
• Collaborate for Success: Work with cross-functional teams to translate ideas into reality.
• Drive Continuous Improvement: Focus on developing and enhancing features, providing ongoing support to users.
• Foster a Culture of Learning: Contribute to a culture of continuous learning and innovation.

Your role as a Software Engineer is about creating tangible outcomes that enhance the learning experience and drive technological innovation.

Our Current Environment

• Typescript
• Vue.js
• Cordova/Electron
• Postgres
• DynamoDB
• Redis
• Amazon Web Services
• Kubernetes
• Github + Github Actions

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain high-quality software solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and ship new features.
• Ensure the performance, quality, and responsiveness of applications.
• Identify and correct bottlenecks and fix bugs.
• Help maintain code quality and organization.
• Participate in code reviews.
• Stay up-to-date with new technology trends.

What We Are Looking For

Must have:

• 3-5 years of software development experience.
• Strong expertise in JavaScript, Typescript, and Node.js.
• Practical experience with Amazon Web Services.
• Experience in a CI environment including TDD.
• Proficiency in MySQL/Postgres.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective teamwork skills, especially in a remote setting.
• Strong verbal and written communication capabilities.

Good to have:

• Experience with event-driven systems.
• Familiarity with DynamoDB and NoSQL data design.
• Eagerness to learn new technologies.
• Experience in mentoring junior team members.
• Skills in developing user-friendly designs.
• Experience working with product teams on improvements.

Benefits

Our benefits support a healthy work-life balance and a company culture where you can bring your whole self to work.

• 35 holiday days per year.
• Your birthday off.
• 12 scheduled company wellness Fridays off per year.
• Enhanced maternity & paternity allowance.
• Flexible working hours.
• Work-from-home allowance.
• Cycle-to-work scheme (UK).
• Life Insurance.

We strongly encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. BibliU is committed to building an inclusive workplace.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

Technology, Information and Internet