Lead Front-End Engineer
Envoy Global is on a mission to disrupt the global immigration process. Our patented online platform integrates the best of people and technology to streamline, simplify and expedite the immigration process for employers and individuals. We’re a fast-growing, award-winning technology company, a leader in our space and are backed by some of the country’s leading venture capital and growth equity firms!
We are looking for a Lead Front-End Software Engineer/Developer to work as a member of our highly talented development team and serve as a resource and SME for best practices and technical leadership in front-end development.
We are very team-oriented, so you can expect to cross-collaborate frequently with Designers, Developers, Product Owners, and more. Because of our company size, it’s easy for your influence to be felt through the code you write and the ideas you bring to the table!
You Will:
- Provide technical direction and guidance for front-end work to other engineers on the team
- Contribute as part of the development team to build new features, while continuing to enhance existing features for our core custom applications
- Collaborate with the quality assurance team to resolve reported issues
- Work closely with product managers and other team members to design solutions for Envoy’s specific business problems
You Have:
- 7+ years of robust professional front-end development work in web applications, including substantive experience working with a modern framework (e.g. Angular, React)
- Mastery of TypeScript/JavaScript, CSS/LESS, HTML (5+ years of experience)
- Experience working with a Design System
- Keen understanding of RESTful Web API patterns and practices
- Proficiency with the tools of development, such as an IDE, source control, and bug tracking
- Familiarity with back-end web framework (ideally .NET Web API)
- A love of collaborating with others to come up with and create solutions
- Ability to work autonomously and proactively, without a lot of direction
- Demonstrated leadership in a technical role
Why Envoy:
- Convenient Chicago Loop location – 2 blocks from Metra trains and the CTA
- Extremely competitive benefits plan including BCBS medical coverage, including FREE employee dental and vision coverage, and a company-matched 401k plan that vests immediately
- Stock options after one year of employment
- Annual accrual of 18 days of paid time off (PTO), 2 personal days, and 9 paid holidays per year
- Paid Parental Leave Program
- Casual work environment
- In-office company-paid gym membership with LifeStart Gym
- Company sponsored lunches, happy hours, and events throughout the year
- Healthy snacks & unlimited LaCroix
- Monthly Product Lunch & Learns and ongoing Career Development/Training
- Moxie Award Winner for Best Service Provider in 2015 and Most Disruptive Startup in 2016
- Rated as one of the top 50 employers for Gen Y Emerging Talent in Chicago
- Chicago Inno 50 of Fire – B2B Winner
- Growing social responsibility programs & partnerships
- Opportunity to work for an organization that changes lives every day!
Envoy Global is an equal opportunity employer regardless of race, color, religion, creed, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, on-the-job injury, sexual orientation, political affiliation or belief.
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