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Staff Software Developer

1 week, 4 days ago
United States
Full-time
Lead
Software Engineer
Software Development
Agile CSS Heroku HTML JavaScript React Ruby Ruby on Rails SPA Tailwind CSS TDD UX Design Vue.js
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BackerKit

BackerKit

BackerKit operates a leading crowdfunding platform that connects creators with backers, facilitating the discovery of innovative projects while ensuring a smooth post-campaign experience for successful project delivery.

Internet Software & Services
11-50
Founded 2012
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Description

  • Partner with the Director of Engineering and Staff Engineer to shape technical direction.
  • Lead the evolution of frontend architecture, including components and rendering strategies.
  • Translate product and design intent into elegant, maintainable user interfaces.
  • Simplify complex workflows to improve usability, responsiveness, and performance.
  • Collaborate closely with Engineering, Product, and Design on solution development.
  • Mentor engineers and raise the bar for frontend and UX craftsmanship.
  • Help define frontend patterns and conventions across the product.
  • Contribute thoughtfully to process discussions and experimentation as a senior team member.
  • Work directly in Rails views using Hotwire, Turbo, Stimulus, and Tailwind.
  • Engage with creators and backers as a customer-facing member of the team.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of software development experience is typical for successful candidates, though there is no strict years-of-experience requirement.
  • Deep experience building high-quality user interfaces with recent hands-on coding.
  • Strong fundamentals in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and browser behavior.
  • Comfort working directly in Rails views, helpers, and partials.
  • Experience with or strong interest in Hotwire, Turbo, and Stimulus.
  • Strong product and interaction design instincts.
  • Experience simplifying complex workflows and working effectively with ambiguity.
  • Experience shaping engineering patterns and conventions at the staff level.
  • Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
  • Deep knowledge of Ruby, Rails, and JavaScript is a strong fit; preference for simple, maintainable systems over unnecessary abstraction.

Benefits

  • Remote-first position on a distributed team.
  • Competitive salary and stock option plan.
  • Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) benefits with employer match.
  • Stipends for supporting creators of your choosing.
  • Annual learning and development stipend.
  • Family-friendly culture focused on maintaining a healthy work/life balance.
  • Base salary range of $184,000-$235,000 depending on location and experience.

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