Front-End Developer

Podpal, Inc; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Podpal, Inc. is seeking a Front-End Developer to design, build, and oversee a world-class application suite for podcast creation and management. You’ll join a small, ambitious team and contribute from day one.

Current stack: React on the frontend and Go on the backend. You will write code, ship features, respond to support requests, and help improve UX through close user feedback. We value collaboration, initiative, and the ability to translate UI designs into polished, accessible interfaces as

Qualifications

• Experience building web interfaces and user-centered design.
• Translate UI prototypes into functioning features.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver features.

Responsibilities

• Write a ton of code! Current stack: Frontend = React, Backend = Go.
• Produce, maintain and modify websites and user interfaces.
• Ship new product features to enhance the MVP.
• Respond to customer support requests, fix bugs, and refactor code as needed.
• Write tests and establish quality engineering standards.
• Talk to users to learn needs and optimize UX.

Skills

Frontend development

UI/UX

Collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience

Tools

React

Go

Job description

We love creating delightful user experiences. Are you a Front-End dev that can drive implementation? Apply now!

APodcaster's Best Friend®

Podpal is the all-in-one platform for podcast management. Podpal combines the best parts of podcast hosting & distribution with productivity tools designed for podcast workflow. Founded in 2018, Podpal has raised over $215,000 in non-dilutive funding from global brands including Google, Hennessy, Target, JP Morgan Chase, Famous Amos, REVOLT, and more.

Front-End Developer

As Front-End Developer, you’ll leverage your software engineering background, imagination, and leadership ability to design, build, and oversee a world-class application suite for podcast creation and management. You’re joining us at just the right time. The market has been heavily researched, top problems identified, MVP built, and first 500+ users onboard. Customers are excited and investors are eager to provide funding. Let’s do this!

Responsibilities

• Write a ton of code!Current stack:Frontend = React, Backend = Go.
• Producing, maintaining and modifying websites and user interfaces
• Ship new product features to enhance the MVP.
• Respond to customer support request, fix bugs, and refactor code as needed.
• Write tests and establish quality engineering standards.
• Talk to users to learn more about their specific needs and how to optimize the product and user experience.
• Translate UI prototypes into functioning features and ensure excellent user experience.

What We're Looking For

If you’re a humble, collaborative, ambitious individual who has experience working on diverse teams, that’s great! So are we, and we’d love for you to apply.

In terms of prerequisites, your ability to give and receive constructive feedback and resolve conflict is of utmost importance. In addition, the following preferred qualifications for the Front-End Developer include:

• 20+hours per week (daytime, nights, and/or weekends).
• Able to convert to full-time upon securing Seed funding or acceptance into an accelerator program like Y Combinator.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience (practical, Code Academy, etc.)
• Understanding of key website design principles and SEO optimization
• Ability to use client input to create functional, creative and user-friendly webpages
• Ability to test and debug websites
• Analytical and detail-oriented
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Advanced problem-solving skills
• Fast learner who handles ambiguity well.
• Leadership and/or teaching experience
• Do you have podcasting experience? That's a plus.

Podpal is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity at our company. We don't discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.