Frontend Developer / Software Engineer (App) Engineering London, UK (relocation support available)

Recraft, Inc.; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Frontend Developer, where you'll shape user experiences for Android and iOS apps. This role offers the chance to work closely with design and backend teams, transforming innovative ideas into efficient, maintainable code. With a focus on collaboration and creativity, you'll tackle challenges in a dynamic startup environment. If you're passionate about software engineering and eager to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to grow professionally while contributing to exciting projects that empower creators worldwide.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional growth

Supportive work environment

Exciting projects

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• Over 5 years of experience in Software Engineering, particularly with React.
• Familiarity with algorithms and mobile-first web applications is essential.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to transform ideas into implementation requirements.
• Develop and maintain reusable frontend components and modules.
• Enhance applications for speed, performance, and scalability.

Skills

React

React Native

Software Engineering

Problem-solving

Algorithms

Mobile-first web applications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Version control systems (e.g., Git)

Job description

Frontend Developer / Software Engineer (App)

About Us

Recraft is a premium image generation and editing tool designed to empower creators and teams. Founded in the US and headquartered in London, UK, Recraft enables designers to create and perfect their visuals. Our AI toolbox gives users complete control over the entire design process.

Packed with dozens of features and an infinite canvas for real-time collaboration, Recraft is trusted by over 1 million users across 200 countries, including industry leaders like Ogilvy, HubSpot, Netflix, Asana, and Airbus. We’ve helped generate more than 200 million images — and we’re just getting started.

Featured in The Times, TechCrunch, and Business Insider, Recraft is at the forefront of AI image generation.

Job Description

As a Software Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the user experience on Android and iOS apps. Your objective is to provide the best user experience and remain adaptable. This means you'll collaborate extensively with colleagues from Design, Backend, and ML teams to grasp project requirements, suggest cost-effective approaches, and translate them into sophisticated, efficient, and maintainable code. Our goal is to keep the codebase as close to the web app as possible. Experience in React Native will be a significant advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with Product, Engineers, and fellow Developers to transform features and ideas into clear requirements and estimations for implementation.
• Develop and sustain reusable and neat frontend components and modules.
• Enhance applications for speed, performance, and scalability.
• Identify and resolve issues, bugs, and other mobile-related challenges.
• Propose and maintain process improvements within the team.
• Ensure the codebase is clean and maintainable, and test your solutions using automation.
• Collaborate with a team dedicated to swift project delivery.

Requirements

• Self-motivated with a proactive approach.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced startup environment.
• Be brave to take on creative tasks and dive into source code to resolve issues.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a keen eye for detail.
• Comfortable working in a rapidly changing, fast-paced setting.
• Over 5 years of professional experience in Software Engineering.
• Proficiency in React.
• You are familiar with algorithms.
• Validated experience building mobile-first web applications.
• Prior experience in analyzing and improving web application performance.
• Knowledge of basic software development patterns and key principles of software development
• Identify and resolve issues, bugs, and other frontend/mobile-related challenges.
• An additional advantage if you have hands-on experience in React Native and mobile app development for Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
• An additional advantage if you have experience in programming mobile device functionalities within camera, geolocation, network status, notifications, data storage, etc.

What We Offer

• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• The chance to work on exciting projects and make a significant impact on our brand.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their resume, a cover letter, and a portfolio of writing samples to [e-mail] . Please include "Frontend Developer / Software Engineer (App)" in the subject line.

Join us at Recraft and help us tell our story in the most captivating way possible!