Frontend Engineer

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Updater, Inc. is in search of an emerging Frontend Engineer with foundational Javascript expertise to join our MoveHQ division. This role is ideal for an individual with a budding technical background in Java and a passion for frontend development. You will contribute to the development and enhancement of the MoveHQ move management platform, ensuring user-friendly, scalable, and innovative frontend solutions.

About the Role

• Develop Frontend Features: Assist in the development and implementation of new user interface features for the MoveHQ suite of products, primarily using Javascript and modern frontend technologies.
• Support Backend Integration: Collaborate with backend teams to integrate APIs and ensure seamless connectivity and functionality across the platform.
• Contribute to Technical Standards: Help maintain and adhere to defined technical standards and best practices for frontend development, under the guidance of more senior engineers.
• Quality Assurance and Testing: Participate in testing and quality assurance processes to ensure the frontend meets high usability, accessibility, and performance standards.

About You

• Developing Frontend Developer: You have 1-3 years of experience in frontend development, with a strong foundation in Javascript and exposure to frontend technologies such as HTML, CSS, and frontend Javascript frameworks.
• Collaborative and Eager to Learn: Ready to grow your technical skills and collaborate closely with more experienced engineers to deliver quality software products.
• Understanding of Software Development Practices: Familiar with basic software development practices and tools, including version control systems like Git and development methodologies like Agile.
• Testing and Debugging Skills: Basic proficiency in testing and debugging, understanding the importance of delivering reliable and bug-free user interfaces.
• Communication Skills: Effective communication skills, capable of working well in a team environment and articulating technical challenges and solutions to team members.

Additional Qualifications

• A keen learner, open to receiving feedback and continuously improving your technical and professional skills.
• Motivated to take on small-scale projects and contribute effectively within a team setting.

This posting is anticipated to remain open until November 20th, 2024. The new hire salary range for this position is $75,000 to $150,000 annually. Factors which may affect the starting pay within this range include skills, experience, and other qualifications aligned with Updater's internal leveling guidelines.

About Updater

Updater makes moving easier for the 12 million households that relocate every year in the US. With Updater, users seamlessly forward mail, transfer utilities, connect TV and internet, and much more. Thousands of the most prominent real estate companies in the US (from real estate brokerages to multifamily and relocation companies) rely on Updater’s real estate products to save clients hours with a branded and personalized Updater moving experience.

Updater has raised over $450 million from leading investors, including SoftBank Capital, Vista Credit Partners, IA Ventures, Commerce Ventures, Second Century Ventures (the strategic investment arm of the National Association of Realtors®), and more. Updater has ranked on Crain's Best Places to Work in NYC in 2016, 2018, & 2021. For more information, please visit www.updater.com.

Updater is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants regardless of color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or family status, disability, gender identity or expression, veteran status, actual or presumed belonging to an ethnic group, or any other legally protected status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

Benefits: The Company offers the following benefits for this full-time position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 
• Unlimited PTO
• 13 paid company holidays annually 
• Updater Stock Options 
• 401(k)
• Commuter Benefits 
• Personal Wellbeing Subsidy
• New Hire Subsidy
• One Medical Membership
• Short Term Disability Insurance 
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• 12 weeks of Primary Caregiver Parental Leave