Senior Front-End Engineer

Senior Front-End Engineer

At Youtopia Marketplace, we’re redefining health through the power of precision nourishment automation. Our tribe is grounded in love, driven by purpose, and united by a bold vision to transform millions of lives.

Getting healthy is virtually impossible and just too hard—that ends today. Youtopia is pioneering precision nourishment automation. We’re fixing the broken health and food systems that trap us in our personal health crisis. Improper daily nutrition is the underlying root cause of almost all illnesses and diseases. Precision nourishment automation makes the healthy choice the easy choice—personalized, effortless, and accessible. Our AI-driven platform, guided by medical and nutrition experts, analyzes your nutrient needs through diagnostic testing and effortlessly matches your personal prescriptive nutrient needs with toxin-free, locally made, chef-prepared meals, tailored to optimize your health goals. Food isn’t just fuel—it’s a gift from God designed to provide us vibrant health and longevity to 120.

As we gear up for our product launch, we are building a high-performance team of heart-centered, impact-driven professionals ready to build something extraordinary. If you're someone who loves building amazing things with amazing people, thrives in fast-paced environments, and brings energy and excellence to everything you do—you might be the Senior Front-End Engineer we’re looking for.

Youtopia, a Colorado-based startup, has an opening for a Senior Front-End Engineer. This role is hybrid, with initial requirements of being on-site at least two days per week. Candidates must reside in the greater Denver Metro area. 

The strongest fits for this role will have proficiency to some or all of these technologies:

• Ionic Framework
• Angular (latest versions preferred)
• TypeScript
• HTML5, CSS3, and modern JavaScript (ES6+)
• Capacitor for mobile app development
• RxJS for reactive programming
• State management (NgRx or similar)
• RESTful API integration
• GraphQL integration
• UI/UX design principles and tools (Figma)
• Responsive and adaptive design for web and mobile
• Experience with hybrid mobile app deployment (iOS and Android)
• Familiarity with Web Accessibility (WCAG) standards
• Testing frameworks (e.g., Jasmine, Karma, playwrite)
• Version control systems (Azure DevOps)

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Develop, enhance, and maintain engaging and responsive digital experiences for B2B/B2C web and mobile applications using Ionic and Angular.
• Write, review, and maintain high-quality, maintainable front-end code; actively participate in peer code reviews to ensure consistency and quality.
• Collaborate in daily stand-ups, providing clear updates and transparent feedback on tasks and potential blockers.
• Assist in grooming sessions by clarifying front-end requirements, assessing technical feasibility, and collaborating closely with Project Managers and UX/UI designers.
• Build and optimize reusable UI components and modules for scalability and performance across web and mobile platforms.
• Participate actively in agile ceremonies, contributing constructive insights to improve the front-end development process.
• Engage effectively with clients, designers, and backend teams to ensure clear understanding of requirements and seamless integration.
• Create technical specifications for front-end features and justify technical decisions in relation to project constraints (time, scope, budget).
• Analyze front-end engineering trade-offs to deliver robust, scalable, and accessible solutions.
• Independently prioritize and manage your workload, focusing clearly on team priorities and sprint goals.
• Contribute to front-end architecture discussions, helping to define technical roadmaps and improve user experience.
• Implement and maintain complex, data-driven UI/UX solutions, ensuring performance and cross-platform compatibility.
• Execute full lifecycle front-end development, from prototyping and coding through testing, deployment, and ongoing maintenance.
• Support team members by addressing technical questions, troubleshooting UI/UX challenges, and fostering a collaborative engineering environment.
• Stay informed about emerging front-end technologies and share relevant insights with the team to continually improve practices.

Skill Set:

Hard Skills:

• 6+ years of experience developing front-end applications, with proven ability to deliver impactful, user-focused features.
• Computer Science, Engineering, or similar degree required.
• Strong expertise in Ionic and Angular, with a focus on building hybrid web and mobile applications.
• Proficiency with TypeScript, modern JavaScript (ES6+), HTML5, and CSS3.
• Experience integrating with RESTful APIs and GraphQL as well as handling asynchronous data flows.
• Solid understanding of front-end architecture patterns (e.g., MVC, Component-Based Architecture) and state management (e.g., NgRx).
• Expertise in building responsive and adaptive designs for web and mobile platforms.
• Ability to mentor junior front-end engineers and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Comfortable modernizing legacy front-end codebases and ensuring compatibility with modern frameworks.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex front-end issues independently.
• Experience deploying and managing hybrid mobile apps using Capacitor or similar tools.
• Familiarity with front-end testing frameworks and tools (e.g., Jasmine, Karma, Cypress).
• Knowledge of web accessibility standards (WCAG) and best practices for inclusive design.
• Proficiency with version control systems (Git) and collaborative development workflows.

Soft Skills:

• Positive attitude and the ability to energize and uplift team members.
• Commitment to fostering a positive, inclusive team culture.
• Resourcefulness and independence in problem-solving.
• Strategic and tactical thinker, aligning technical decisions with broader business and user experience objectives.
• Openness to feedback, with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive initiative in addressing project needs and client deliverables.
• Ability to work independently, proactively seeking solutions before escalating.
• Confidence in contributing ideas and collaborating openly with teammates.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, transparent about progress, challenges, and successes.
• Embraces continuous learning and remains curious about new front-end technologies and methodologies.
• Demonstrates humility and openness to ask questions and seek clarity when uncertain.

Compensation:

• Salary range: 135-150k
• Competitive benefits & PTO