Strands mission is to power the future of Fintech by developing an ecosystem of novel smart contracts and hardware-native technologies that provide traditional and decentralized finance participants access to the most advanced tools ever brought to market.

If you’re a front-end engineer with an interest in Web3 and are looking for an opportunity to take the next step in your career, then look no further! Join our team of innovative engineers who are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in Web3. We’re looking for someone who is motivated, opinionated about technologies and approaches that they know well, has a strong desire to learn new skills and grow into leadership roles. As an Engineer on our team, you’ll be responsible for leading the development of cutting-edge Web3 applications that will change the world. If you’re up for the challenge, then we’d love to hear from you.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Front-End Engineer to join our dynamic and innovative team. You will be responsible for developing beautiful, robust, and scalable web applications using TypeScript, React, and related front-end technologies. Your experience and expertise in end-to-end modern web development principles will play a vital role in shaping our product offerings.

The Front-End Engineer will be instrumental in critical development; collaborating with Product and Engineering in developing the user’s experience through the Strands ecosystem. Reporting to the Head of Product, the right candidate will have a passion for bringing intuitive, delightful user experiences to life that are rooted in a deep understanding of our customers’ needs, pain points, and aspirations.

Who You Are:

You know how to find the right balance between taking initiative and asking for feedback, which allows you to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. You have a proven track record of presenting architectures and approaches to problems that are similar to ones you have solved in the past, while also being able to take feedback and adapt to the problem at hand. You are able to fulfill design goals, while having some eye and opinion of your own. You work well in a global, freeform, agile team environment.

Required Background/Skills:

Able to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical people.
Deep experience with TypeScript web development using React.
Styling experience to fulfill flexible and bold design goals
Experience with public websites serving thousands of active users.
Able to learn new skills quickly in an evolving environment.
Ability to implement unit tests and integration tests where appropriate.
Confidence to create and refactor website library code and functionality independently and collaborate with the broader team to deliver the changes to production.

What You'll Do:

Participate in planning sessions to understand and clarify system objectives and tasks.
Be workload flexible as the dynamics of a startup dictate.
Follow industry best practices and continuously learn.
Build robust and bold user interfaces for intuitive experiences, highlighting unique layouts, color, animations, and alternative themes.
Interact with UX and graphic designers, engineers, and others to work towards system objectives.
Use tools such as Git, React, GraphQL, Websockets, and TypeScript
Frequently discuss current efforts and challenges with the team.

Bonus Skills:

Intellectually curious about Defi and Web3, innovations, and disruptive business ideas.
Experience working in finance or web3
C#, ASP.NET, related backend technologies
Ability to create layouts, designs, and animations
In the Chicago, Illinois area

Why Join Our Team?

By working remotely as a member of the diverse, global Strands team, you will perform at the crossroads of the disruptive DeFi and TradFi worlds on a first-of-its-kind technology, collaborating with a passionate team of entrepreneurial experts while enjoying competitive compensation and a flexible PTO policy.

Generous stock options
Computer to help set up work from home environment
Diverse and multicultural work environment
Freeform schedules and work hours
Engaged team culture with team wide activities and virtual happy hours

If you have the skills and experience we are looking for and are passionate about driving growth and building strong partnerships in the Web3 Economy, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please include in your cover letter how your past experiences make you an ideal fit for this role.

TO APPLY: Email your cover letter and resume to strandslife@strands.finance

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