Intermediate Frontend Engineer

About the role

At Hiive, we are revolutionizing the secondary market for pre-IPO venture-backed shares by creating a seamless platform for buyers, sellers, and issuers. We are on the lookout for an intermediate frontend engineer to join our dynamic product team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in enhancing our client-facing interfaces, ensuring they are not only functional but also user-friendly and visually appealing.

Key facts

What you'll do

• Design and implement mobile-responsive user interfaces utilizing React and TypeScript to ensure a smooth user experience across devices.
• Oversee the entire frontend development lifecycle, focusing on aspects such as styling, performance enhancement, and the creation of reusable UI components.
• Collaborate closely with the founders and the engineering team to influence product features and contribute to the overall strategic direction of the company.
• Adapt to a dynamic work environment where priorities may shift rapidly, requiring flexibility and quick thinking.
• Convert design mockups from Figma into functional, high-quality code that meets our standards for performance and usability.
• Work in tandem with product designers to enhance UI/UX elements, ensuring that our platform is both aesthetically pleasing and easy to navigate.
• Participate in code reviews to maintain high code quality and share best practices with team members.
• Engage in troubleshooting and debugging to resolve issues promptly, ensuring a seamless user experience.
• Stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in frontend development to continuously improve our platform.
• Document your work and contribute to the knowledge base of the team, helping to onboard new members effectively.
• Assist in the integration of backend services and APIs, ensuring smooth communication between the frontend and backend systems.

Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years of professional experience in developing user interfaces using React.
• Strong command of TypeScript, with the ability to write clean and maintainable code.
• Familiarity with component libraries, particularly Chakra UI, to enhance development efficiency.
• Proven experience in integrating authenticated backend APIs into frontend applications.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to overcoming challenges in the development process.

Nice to have

• Experience with GraphQL APIs and Apollo Client, which would enhance our data-fetching capabilities.
• Background in backend development, particularly with Elixir, to facilitate better collaboration with backend teams.
• Knowledge of testing frameworks and methodologies to ensure the reliability of the codebase.

Skills & tools

• React
• TypeScript
• Chakra UI
• Figma
• GraphQL
• Apollo Client
• Elixir

Practical notes

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including fully employer-paid health and dental premiums for our Canadian employees, along with a Health/Personal Spending Account. For our US-based staff, we provide an employer-subsidized benefits program.
• Employees based in Vancouver will receive a daily commuter benefit of $20 for days they work in the office, making it easier to commute.
• Our office environment is designed for comfort and productivity, featuring dedicated desks, gym access, rooftop amenities, and a variety of snacks to keep you energized.
• We foster a vibrant company culture with regular social events, including bi-weekly catered lunches, a Friday bar, team workouts, annual parties, and two all-team retreats each year.
• We are committed to supporting exceptional candidates through sponsorship, immigration, and relocation assistance.
• Our hiring process incorporates automated tools and AI to aid in screening and evaluating applications, ensuring a fair and efficient selection process while still valuing human judgment.
• For any accommodation requests or privacy concerns, please reach out to us at careers@hiive.com.

Join us at Hiive and be part of a team that is shaping the future of the secondary market for venture-backed shares!