Junior Frontend Engineer

Lexia Learning; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in educational products is seeking a passionate Junior Frontend Engineer to enhance their myLexia applications. This fully remote role involves developing new user interfaces and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates should have experience with Angular and Typescript, and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science. The company values inclusivity and offers flexibility for remote employees.

Benefits

Reimbursement for home office setup

Qualifications

• Experience with Angular and/or Typescript is highly preferred.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive learning attitude.

Responsibilities

• Develop new views and reports using Angular and Typescript.
• Contribute to migrating the application from AngularJS to Angular.
• Collaborate with designers and product managers throughout development.

Skills

Angular

Typescript

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Tools

Component Libraries

Job description

Lexia Learning is a company focused on creating educational products used by educators. They are seeking to improve their existing suite of applications, myLexia, and are looking for a Junior Frontend Engineer to assist in this effort. The company embraces a remote-first work environment, offering flexibility and benefits to support remote employees. They emphasize a culture of inclusivity and value diverse backgrounds. More information about the organization can be found at https://www.lexialearning.com/.

Job Description: Junior Frontend Engineer

Lexia Learning is searching for a passionate and enthusiastic Junior Frontend Engineer to contribute to the development and maintenance of their single-page applications (SPAs) within the myLexia suite. This role is fully remote within the USA, with a preference for candidates in the Eastern Time Zone.

Responsibilities:

1. Develop new views and reports: Using Angular and Typescript, the engineer will build new user interfaces and reports for the myLexia platform.
2. AngularJS to Angular migration: Contribute to the ongoing project of migrating the application from AngularJS to a newer version of Angular.
3. Collaboration and communication: Work closely with designers, product managers, and senior engineers throughout the development lifecycle. This includes participating in team meetings such as stand-ups, planning sessions, code reviews, and task refinement.
4. Continuous learning: Actively acquire new skills and technologies to enhance personal capabilities and broaden contributions to the team.

Requirements:

Desired Skills and Qualifications:

1. Angular/Typescript: Experience with Angular and/or Typescript is highly preferred.
2. Component Libraries: Experience working with frontend component libraries.
3. Backend Languages (Optional): Experience with backend languages such as PHP, Java, C#, or Python.
4. Problem-Solving Skills: Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive learning attitude.
5. Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience.

Remote Work Considerations:

Lexia Learning provides a remote-first work environment, requiring a reliable internet connection (minimum 10 Mbps download, 5 Mbps upload) for remote employees. Active participation in video-based interviews and virtual meetings with cameras on is expected. The company offers reimbursement to help cover the cost of setting up a home office.