Front-End Engineer

Dutch; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dutch in Oakland, CA is seeking a Front-end Engineer to enhance digital platforms for veterinary telemedicine. The ideal candidate will be responsible for designing user interfaces, optimizing application performance, and ensuring usability across devices.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and at least one year of relevant experience in front-end technologies such as JavaScript, TypeScript, and Vue.js. The role offers a competitive salary ranging from $90,000 to $120,000.

Qualifications

• One year of experience as Front-end Engineer, Front-end Developer, or Web Developer.
• Experience with Git for version control.
• Strong command of modern JavaScript (ES6+).
• Practical experience using TypeScript.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain digital platforms for telemedicine.
• Develop responsive applications with modern front-end technologies.
• Integrate APIs while collaborating with back-end developers.

Skills

GitHub

JavaScript (ES6+)

TypeScript

CSS

Vue.js

Shopify

REST API

GraphQL

Education

Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent

Job description

Overview

Dutch is transforming veterinary care by making expert treatment accessible anytime, anywhere. Our mission is simple: help every pet live their happiest, healthiest life by connecting pet parents with licensed vets through seamless virtual visits.

We’re the only veterinary telemedicine service that can diagnose, prescribe, and ship medications directly to customers – offering real relief and convenience for pets and their families. The company has backing from world-class investors including Forerunner Ventures, Eclipse Ventures, and Bling Capital, and our team includes startup founders with experience in scaling enterprises. Dutch is featured in TechCrunch, Forbes, Wired, and Axios and is setting the standard for quality, accessibility, and compassion in pet care.

The Role

Dutch Pet, Inc. seeks a Front-end Engineer in Oakland, CA to build, maintain, and optimize digital platforms for virtual veterinary care and telemedicine. Design digital user interfaces and websites, and develop and test layouts, interfaces, functionality, and navigation menus to ensure compatibility and usability across browsers or devices. Transform wireframes and design concepts into functional web applications using modern front-end technologies like JavaScript, HTML, and CSS. Develop and deploy different versions of a feature to determine which one performs better, using data to inform product decisions and drive conversions. Optimize applications for speed and performance, and ensure they are compatible across different browsers and devices. Build responsive storefronts using Shopify, Vue and Tailwind, and work with Shopify Storefront and Admin APIs, and Shopify Checkout UI Extensions. Work closely with back-end developers to integrate APIs and ensure data flows smoothly, as well as with UI/UX designers to implement design concepts that align with the brand. Keep up-to-date on new technologies and tools to bring innovative ideas to the company\'s products.

May work at various unanticipated locations throughout the U.S. Telecommuting may be available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (any) or foreign equivalent and one year of work experience in the job offered or as a Front-end Engineer, Front-end Developer, Web Developer or in related occupation.
• Position requires one year of experience in the following:
• GitHub: Experience with Git for version control, including branching, merging, and pull requests in a collaborative environment.
• JavaScript: Strong command of modern JavaScript (ES6+), including asynchronous programming and core language features.
• TypeScript: Practical experience using TypeScript to build robust, scalable applications with strong typing.
• CSS: Proficient in modern CSS, responsive design, and preprocessors like Sass.
• Vue.js: Experience building dynamic, component-based applications using Vue.js, including Vue Router, Vuex (or Pinia), and single-file components.
• Shopify: Hands-on experience developing and customizing Shopify themes, Liquid templates, and apps, with integration of third-party plugins and APIs.
• REST API: Experience integrating RESTful APIs into front-end applications, handling data fetching, authentication, and displaying dynamic content.
• GraphQL: Practical experience with GraphQL for efficient data fetching, including schema design and client-side integration.

Guiding principles

• Pets First – business and medical decisions are always guided by the pet’s best interest. We’ll never compromise on pet health and we’re all here because we care about their well-being
• Agile Like a Cat – We have a bias toward swift action, while maintaining quality and accuracy. For us, that means being able to turn on a dime, like a cat, analyze our options – even ones that may not be on the table – then execute without perfection getting in the way
• Creativity is our Catnip – Creativity feeds us and helps us push boundaries to always find better solutions, making the complex more accessible and easier to understand
• Be the Human Your Dog Thinks You Are – Be kind, show care for your colleagues, and even if you’re an expert - give others context, reinforce the positive, and help them understand.

Salary: $90,000 - $120,000 a year