Software Engineer, Frontend - Durham

Smashing Boxes Durham , NC 27701

Posted 3 weeks ago

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Smashing Boxes is looking for a creative Frontend Engineer with a knack for problem solving and a love of bleeding-edge web technology. You would work as part of a team to create usable, accessible, semantic user interfaces for our Web applications. Frontend Engineers are consulted for estimates during project planning and responsible for building out functionality and participating in code reviews during development. The ideal candidate, in addition to being proficient in the relevant languages and techniques, is engaged in the web community and aware of current trends, advancements and critical software releases.

Your typical week might include:

Planning new features
Writing code and unit tests
Reviewing others code or pair programming
Steering technical direction of projects
Having someone give you a shout out for doing great work

Requirements

We have a few core requirements, they are:

3 - 10 years relevant work experience
2 years dedicated experience with React or Angular
Locally based or willing to relocate - in house position

We want you if youre good at:

Writing modular, maintainable code
Understanding underlying internet protocols as they impact front end development choices
Cross-browser testing and accessibility
Turning design mockups and/or wireframes into a functional, user-friendly application

Even better if you:

Have experience programming across the stack
Worked in an agency
Love learning and mentoring
Have a good sense of humor
Are in this to build really cool stuff

Benefits

Creativity and innovation are fueled by a little R&R. We value work-life balance above all else and bake it right in with benefits like:

10 paid holidays (includes your birthday off!)
15 days of paid vacation accrued your first year, 20 days after three years, and 25 days after five

We are a family and families take care of each other. We prove it with benefits like:

Health and dental coverage with 100% of employee premiums paid by Smashing Boxes
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Paid bonding leave for new parents
Flexible work schedule including work from home options

Plus we've got all the basics covered; and then some:

Simple IRA with 3% company match
Coffee, snacks, beer on tap from local breweries
Innovation time every Friday afternoon
Ongoing learning opportunities and support

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