Frontend Engineer

Shortstorybox; San Francisco (CA); Remote; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative and fast-growing startup is seeking a talented Frontend Engineer to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will design and develop high-quality web applications that enhance the shopping experience for petite women. You'll work with cutting-edge technologies like NextJS and ReactJS, collaborating closely with designers and product managers to create seamless user interfaces. This opportunity offers a remote work environment, competitive salary, and a chance to make a significant impact in a company dedicated to empowering its customers. If you're passionate about frontend development and thrive in a fast-paced setting, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

4 weeks paid vacation

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunities for professional growth

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• 5+ years in frontend development with ReactJS and related technologies.
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and modern web standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain responsive web applications using NextJS and ReactJS.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver end-to-end solutions and optimize user experience.

Skills

JavaScript

HTML

CSS

ReactJS

NextJS

Typescript

Git

Figma

A/B Testing

Tools

Tailwind CSS

Netlify

GitHub

CI/CD

Job description

About Us:

Short Story is an award-winning, technology-powered retailer dedicated to petite women 5'4" and under. Our mission is to create a seamless shopping experience for millions of petite women so they can dress with effortless confidence. As a fast-growing startup, we're revolutionizing retail with a data-driven learning system that leverages customer feedback to create exceptional, tailored products. We've been recognized by top publications like Forbes and Fortune and are backed by top institutional investors who share our vision of building the world's next great consumer brand.

At Short Story, we celebrate petiteness, boldness, and modern womanhood. Our culture combines an insatiable hunger for data, an unwavering commitment to creating superior products, and a hustle startup mentality. We have a strong sense of urgency. Since 2019, we've cultivated a team of dedicated problem solvers and fashion enthusiasts. We're excited for you to join us on this exhilarating journey.

About the Role:

We are looking for talented and experienced Frontend Engineers to join our engineering team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in designing, developing, and maintaining our frontend systems, ensuring responsiveness, standardization, and rapid iteration. Some areas you will be responsible for include:

• Customer Portal (account management, preferences, checkout workflows)
• Warehouse management system
• Order management system
• Our proprietary styling system

What You’ll Do:

• Develop and maintain high-quality and responsive web applications using NextJS, ReactJS, and React-Query
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including designers, product managers, and backend engineers, to understand requirements and deliver end-to-end solutions
• A/B Test various designs to optimize user experience
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers and interns, promoting best practices and fostering a culture of continuous learning
• Actively participate in code reviews, ensuring code quality, maintainability, and adherence to coding standards
• Implement designs using Tailwind CSS, ensuring compatibility across various devices and browsers
• Deploy and manage applications on Netlify, ensuring smooth and reliable deployments
• Work closely with designers, using Figma to translate design mockups into pixel-perfect, interactive user interfaces

What We Are Looking For:

• 5+ years of professional experience in frontend development using ReactJS and related technologies
• Strong proficiency in JavaScript, HTML, and CSS, with a deep understanding of modern web standards and best practices
• Extensive experience with NextJS, ReactJS, Typescript, and a proven track record of building scalable and maintainable applications
• Familiarity with Tailwind CSS and experience in creating responsive and visually appealing user interfaces
• Solid understanding of Git, Github, and experience with collaborative development workflows
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes, preferably using Github Actions and Netlify
• Ability to work with Figma and translate design mockups into functional web components

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of server-side rendering (SSR) and static site generation (SSG) techniques
• Experience with testing frameworks such as Jest, React Testing Library, or Cypress
• Contributions to open-source projects or personal projects showcasing your frontend development skills

What We Offer:

• Remote work in North America (US, Canada, Mexico)
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package + 4 weeks paid vacation
• The chance to work on challenging problems and make a significant impact on our platform and users
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment

If you are a self-motivated Frontend Engineer who thrives in a fast-paced startup environment and is passionate about building beautiful and smooth user experiences, we would love to hear from you. Join us at Short Story and be part of a talented team that is shaping the future of wardrobe-as-a-service!

To apply, please submit your resume highlighting your relevant experience!

Short Story is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and a work environment free of discrimination and harassment for all employees and applicants. We work diligently to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.