In this role, you will be building the front-end applications, tooling, and architecture that make up Next Trucking’s product experiences. Building the right front-end architecture and an efficient front-end development workflow requires a deep understanding of not only Computer Science fundamentals, but also a variety of web technologies and best practices. You will be applying this expertise to build Next Trucking’s front-end development tooling and infrastructure; front-end application architecture, patterns, and practices; and high quality user experiences. You will be working cross-functionally within engineering, product, and design to align the front-end technology being built with the product strategy and vision by building testable front-end applications, shared component libraries, and design-to-development processes. You will be joining a mission driven team that values getting things done, learning, and building a strong engineering focused culture.
The ideal candidate will have a passion for the craft of software development. This person thrives in a startup environment where every individual has a significant impact on the technology and is empowered to make decisions and get things done.
Experience
- 3+ years of Javascript (ideally React / Redux) engineering experience.
- Experience delivering products using modern single page application (React ideally) Javascript frameworks.
- Demonstrable experience with JavaScript unit testing frameworks (ideally React) and end-to-end testing frameworks.
- Experience with front-end build processes using tools like Gulp, Grunt, WebPack or equivalent.
- Experience with CSS preprocessors (SASS, LESS, etc.).
- Experience with GraphQL.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and able to communicate effectively to technical and non-technical team members.
- Motivated by a sense of urgency and ownership.
- BS Degree in Computer Science or related field; or equivalent professional experience.
Preferred
- Graduate degree in Computer Science.
- Comfortable with React / Redux, PostCSS and CSSNext.
- Hands-on experience with NodeJS or other server-side tech for API development.
- Comfortable implementing or utilizing CI/CD pipelines.
- Engaged in the open source software community.
- Strong sense of customer empathy.
- In love with coding.
NEXT Trucking is a venture-backed company boldly taking on the challenge of digitizing the $450B freight trucking industry. Our technology is transforming the way shippers and truckers engage and communicate by creating an on-demand platform where shippers can instantly find truckers with capacity and be able to have real time tracking updates and transparency with the movement of their freight throughout the entire shipping process. NEXT was founded by Lidia Yan and Elton Chung with over 20 + years of experience in logistics and technology. We have raised over $21M led by Sequoia Capital. We have assembled a team with experience from companies such as C.H. Robinson, Apple, Idealab, Kareo and GoFundMe. Come join us as we innovate the transportation industry.