Software Engineer, Frontend
About NewsBreak
NewsBreak defines a new way for users to engage with local news and community. We connect and empower local users, local content contributors, and local businesses at scale, with the goal of helping people everywhere live safer, more vibrant, and more truly connected lives. By forging close partnerships with thousands of local publishers and businesses around the country, NewsBreak is helping a new generation of readers find and engage with vital, locally published content and information.
Since our founding in 2015, we have grown by leaps and bounds to become the nation's leading local news app! We now have 50 million monthly active users and ranked #1 in the news app category on Google Play.
We're a Series-C unicorn startup, headquartered at Mountain View, California. For more information, visit www.newsbreak.com/about
About the Role
We are looking for an outstanding Frontend Engineer to be responsible for the coding, innovative design and layout of our website. Responsibilities include building our website from concept all the way to completion from the bottom up, fashioning everything from the home page to site layout and function.
Responsibilities
- Write well designed, testable, efficient code by using best software development practices
- Create website layout/user interface by using standard HTML/CSS practices
- Integrate data from various back-end services and databases
- Gather and refine specifications and requirements based on technical needs
- Create and maintain software documentation
- Be responsible for maintaining, expanding, and scaling our site
- Stay plugged into emerging technologies/industry trends and apply them into operations and activities
- Cooperate with web designers to match visual design intent
Requirements
- BS in computer science or a related field, minimum 5 years of industry experience with modern, component-based JavaScript frameworks (e.g. React, AngularJS, etc.)
- Proven working experience in web programming
- Top-notch coding skills and in-depth knowledge of modern HTML/CSS
- A solid understanding of how web applications work including security, session management, and best development practices
- Adequate knowledge of relational database systems, Object Oriented Programming and web application development
- Hands-on experience with network diagnostics, network analytics tools
- Basic knowledge of Search Engine Optimization process
- Aggressive problem diagnosis and creative problem solving skills
- Strong organizational skills to juggle multiple tasks within the constraints of timelines and budgets with business acumen
- Ability to work and thrive in a fast-paced environment, learn rapidly and master diverse web technologies and techniques.
Benefits
We offer competitive benefits package:
- Health, dental, and vision care for you and your family
- Top-tier 401(K) plan with company matching
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- FSA and commuter benefits programs
- Team activity budget
The US base salary range for this full-time position is listed below. Pay may vary based on a number of factors including job-related skills, level, experience, geographic location and relevant education or training. At NewsBreak, we design our overall rewards package to attract top talents. Depending on the position, the role may also be eligible for discretionary bonus and options. Your recruiter can share more details during the hiring process.
Annual Base Pay Range
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