Senior Front-End Engineer

Please note: We are currently building a talent pool for this role in anticipation of future opportunities. While we don't have an immediate opening, we are always interested in connecting with talented professionals who align with our mission and values. By submitting your application, you ll be among the first we reach out to when a role becomes available.

About Us:

Hey there! Welcome to Classavo, the spunky EdTech startup that's shaking up the education scene. We know, we know, "democratizing access to education" sounds like a total snoozefest, right? Well, buckle up because here's the juicy bit: We turn boring old textbooks into interactive, customizable masterpieces. Professors can tweak and twist the content to their heart's delight without any IP or copyright headaches. And students? They actually want to learn because our platform makes it fun and engaging.

Oh, and did we mention the best part? No more shelling out hundreds of bucks for textbooks. With Classavo, students pay a flat rate of just $35 per semester for all their classes. Yup, you read that right! We wish we had this when we were in college too, which is exactly why we created it.

Our team is a lively bunch of passionate go-getters aiming to make classrooms worldwide a better place. We're growing fast and we're on the lookout for a Front-End Engineer who's ready to join our wild ride and help shape the future of EdTech.

As our new Senior Front-End Engineer, you'll be the wizard behind the curtain, building and maintaining the magic that users see and interact with on our platform. Working hand-in-hand with our rockstar product and design teams, you'll create sleek, responsive, and high-performing web applications. Your React skills will be your wand as you develop new features, enhance old ones, and make sure everything runs smoother than butter on a hot pancake.

• Whip up user-facing features using React.

• Team up with designers and backend engineers to roll out new features and spruce up existing ones.

• Ensure UI/UX designs are technically feasible.

• Turbocharge our applications for speed and scalability.

• Write clean, efficient, and maintainable code.

• Troubleshoot and squash bugs like a pro.

• Stay on top of the latest industry trends and technologies.

• Participate in code reviews and share constructive feedback with your peers.

• Mastery of React, modern JavaScript (ES6+), and TypeScript.

• Test-driven development (TDD) experience is a must.

• Proficient with state management libraries (e.g., Redux, MobX).

• Familiar with RESTful APIs and front-end integration.

• Skilled in responsive design and cross-browser compatibility.

• Version control whiz, especially with Git.

• Experience with CSS preprocessors (e.g., Sass, LESS) and CSS-in-JS solutions.

• Knowledge of front-end build tools and frameworks (e.g., Webpack, Babel).

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

• Top-notch problem-solving skills and keen attention to detail.

• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.

• Bonus: Experience with backend technologies, especially Django.

• Extra Bonus: Familiarity with cloud platforms, especially AWS.

• Super Bonus: Experience developing Rich Text Editors (We use Slate.js).

• Bachelor s Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field preferred.

• 6+ years of experience in front-end development with a killer portfolio of web applications.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Chance to snag some startup equity.

• Work in a vibrant, innovative startup environment.

• Tons of professional growth and development opportunities.

• Flexible hours and remote work options.

Ready to join the Classavo revolution? Apply now and let's make education better together!