Senior Software Engineer, Web Cross-platform (12-month fixed term contract, renewable or B2B)

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About the role

• This is the role for you if you’re excited to work on the following: bringing our core iOS app to cross platforms (Web, Android, and Windows) based on scope and requirements, using cross-platform SDKs.
• Rapidly build prototypes/simulations from mockups that can be directly implemented.
• Create decoupled, interactive web/mobile UIs using JavaScript Frameworks such as React/Redux and new technologies like WebAssembly.
• Improve rendering performance and memory optimizations to create a performant UX.
• Perform cross-browser/device testing and optimisation.
• Support, maintenance and ongoing development for existing applications and projects.
• Unit-test code for robustness, including edge cases, usability, and general reliability.
• Continuously discover, evaluate, and implement new technologies to maximise development efficiency.
• Shipping Progressive Web Apps (PWA) to various platforms using latest technologies.

The skills you will need to be successful

• Experience building modern web applications using libraries and frameworks like React/Redux; TypeScript expertise.
• At least 5 years of related experience; senior candidates who can lead complex initiatives are welcome.
• Experience building cross-platform SDKs for shipping one or more non-trivial apps on respective app stores.
• Expertise in cloud storage, deployment and computing (AWS preferred).
• Can ship high-quality products efficiently with best practices (CI/CD, automated testing, version control).
• Strong fundamentals in Computer Science; understanding of how things work under the hood.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication, and storytelling skills.
• Experience building PWAs with offline capabilities; bonus if you have used WebAssembly (WASM).

What’s in it for you

• Remote, flexible working; flexible hours and location.
• Medical insurance for you and your dependents.
• Excellent annual leave allowance.
• Meaningful equity in a profitable tech startup.
• Budget for home office setup, professional development, and health & wellness.
• Sponsored visits to our Hong Kong or London office every 2 years; company-wide annual offsite.
• Excellent maternity/paternity packages and allowances.

Interview process

• Introduction: Talent Team learns about your background and motivations.
• Take-home assignment: A short online coding skills test.
• Live coding & Technical interview: A session with an engineer to discuss approach and questions.
• Hiring Manager interview: Discussion with the hiring manager about growth and development.
• Values interview: Meet with team members to discuss ownership and building great things.

Notes

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Job metadata

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Contract
• Job function: Engineering and Information Technology
• Industries: Software Development

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