Senior Frontend Engineer

CookUnity is a chef-to-you marketplace connecting talented chefs with consumers, revolutionizing meal delivery. We bring small-batch, restaurant-quality meals to eaters nationwide, crafted by a diverse collective of all-star chefs. With over 100 inspired chefs from cities like NYC, LA, Austin, and more, our weekly subscription offers a wide range of hand-crafted meals to cater to various palates and dietary preferences.

By delivering over 1 million meals per month, we're also empowering working chefs, tripling their income, and supporting their growth. CookUnity believes in fueling stronger communities, partnering with Food Bank For New York City to combat food insecurity across all five boroughs.

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What We're Looking For:

We're always open and interested to meet amazingly talented Engineers that love what they do and are excited to share the projects they're into. We know that joining a startup is not only about hard skills. It's also about the right timing, understanding that, more often than not, a rolling-up-your-sleeves attitude is what it takes to make things done, but most important of all you have a strong desire to make an impact in other people's lives.

So if you think you are ready to dive in, let's move forward. And if you don't, but you're interested in learning what the future means to us let's move forward too!

The Role: 

As a Senior Frontend Engineer, you will report to the Engineering Manager and work alongside a team of 4-5 engineers. Your main focus will be developing and enhancing the customer-facing web applications that define the CookUnity experience. You will work closely with Product Managers, Product Designers, and Backend Engineers to deliver smooth and dynamic user interfaces that engage our customers.

Our Frontend Stack:

Languages: JavaScript, TypeScript

Frameworks: ReactJS, Redux, NextJS, Apollo GraphQL

Tools: Storybook, Jest, Cypress

Infrastructure: AWS, DataDog, Segment

Agile Methodology

Responsibilities:

• Architect and implement new features on the CookUnity web platform using ReactJS and NextJS.
• Optimize web applications for performance, scalability, and user experience.
• Ensure consistent and responsive design across different devices and browsers.
• Work closely with backend engineers to integrate frontend functionality with backend APIs.
• Contribute to the development of design systems and reusable components.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest frontend technologies and trends, and incorporate them as necessary.
• Participate in the code review process and mentor junior engineers.
• Help improve test coverage and automate frontend testing using tools like Jest and Cypress.

Required Qualifications:

• You have at least 5+ years of experience as a Software Engineer, with a focus on frontend development.
• Strong expertise in JavaScript, Typescript, ReactJS, and Redux.
• Experience with modern frontend build tools (Webpack, Babel, etc.).
• Understanding of RESTful APIs and GraphQL.
• Experience with performance optimization techniques and responsive design.
• Familiarity with testing frameworks such as Jest and Cypress.
• Knowledge of UI/UX best practices and ability to work closely with design teams.
• Experience with version control systems (Git) and Agile development methodologies.
• Passionate about delivering a great user experience and solving complex technical challenges.

Benefits:

💸 Get paid in USD. Whatever your choice! We use Deel to make things easier for you!

🗺 Work remotely: design the life that you want.

⛱ Enjoy 15 days of vacation each year from the start date.

🎄 16 fully paid Argentinean holidays.

🕯 Compassionate Leave: 3-5 days each time the need arises.

🐣 Family leave of 12 weeks for primary caregiver and 6 weeks for secondary caregiver, fully paid.

🧘🏻‍♀️Customize the benefits that suit your needs! Access a range of perks tailored to you, including learning opportunities, wellness memberships, delivery apps, and more through our comprehensive benefit platform.

🧑‍🏫 Personalized English coach.

🗓️ 5- year Sabbatical: After 5 years with CookUnity, you get a 4-week paid sabbatical.

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If you’re interested in this role, please submit your application and if we think you might be a fit, we'll get in touch with you. Thank you for your time!

CookUnity is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are dedicated to creating a community of inclusion and an environment free from discrimination or harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or physical or mental disability.