AirMap is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to join our team with 5+ years in software development and strong JavaScript experience shipping modern single page web applications. Front End Software Engineers work collaboratively with other members of the AirMap team to design, build, test, and continually improve AirMap's web applications and developer tools. At AirMap, you'll take wireframes and concept sketches and turn them into fully formed, beautifully designed React applications that integrate with our APIs. You'll also have to opportunity to create JavaScript SDKs, and other developer tools to help innovative engineers around the world build apps that interact with our dynamic airspace data platform.

Attributes of an AirMap Front End Engineer

• You have current hands-on experience writing HTML and CSS, and expert-level JavaScript skills.
• You've shipped client-side React apps and have a solid grasp of React's API and component lifecycle.
• You've probably worked with some other front end frameworks too, like Angular, Ember, or Vue.
• You understand Flux application architecture and you've worked with Flux implementations like Redux.
• You care about creating thoughtful, performant user experiences and have a good eye for design.
• You've worked with UI styleguides and/or component libraries.
• You understand HTTP protocol and have integrated apps with RESTful APIs.
• You have an opinion about how APIs are designed.
• You know how and when to use build tools like: Webpack, Browserify, Gulp, Grunt, Babel, Sass, PostCSS, and plain old shell scripts.
• You've built maps on Google Maps, Apple Maps, Mapbox or Leaflet.
• You appreciate the importance of running automated tests and writing testable code.
• You can profile an application's performance and provide recommendations on ways to improve it.
• You can debug cross-browser compatibility issues without breaking a sweat.
• You enjoy teaching people new skills and mentoring other engineers.
• You know the difference between a serif and sans-serif font, and you have an opinion about when to use each.
• You get the Agile development environment.
• You’re a good problem solver and a good communicator.

Bonus Points if…

• You like aviation and drones!
• You've worked with server-side React and/or React Native.
• You’re familiar with data visualization tools (e.g., D3.js).
• You've done some back end work in Node or Go.
• You’re proficient with AWS.
• You actively contribute to Open Source software.

Ready for your next challenge? We'd love to hear from you! Submit your application so we can start the conversation.