Senior Front End Developer

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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 are an incredibly 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  Senior Front-End Engineer/Developer who is highly collaborative and can successfully participate in all areas of the front-end development process. We are seeking someone who is passionate about usability interaction, accessibility, and technology. You will be responsible for building the ‘client-side’ of our web applications.

If you’re interested in creating a user-friendly environment by writing code and moving forward in your career, then this job is for you! We expect you to be a tech-savvy professional, who is curious about new digital technologies and aspires to combine usability with visual design.

You Will:

  • Develop, test, debug, and implement operating systems components, software tools, and utilities; as well as determining the systems software design requirements
  • Be responsible for implementing visual elements that users see and interact within a web application
  • Produce HTML/CSS/JavaScript code from design documentation for integration into desktop and mobile websites and web applications
  • Understand cross-browser and cross-platform concepts and concerns
  • Ensure code and design quality through the execution of test plans
  • Develop coding standards, methodology, and repeatable processes
  • Successfully complete multiple projects working in an Agile team environment

You Have:

  • 3-7 years’ experience as a Front-End (UI) Developer/Engineer
  • At the minimum, 2+ years of working with Angular in a professional work setting
  • Expertise with the following technologies: C#, .NET, ASP.NET, JavaScript, Angular, HTML/DOM/CSS, ADO.NET, TSQL, TypeScript, and .NET Web API
  • Back-end coding experience in addition to expertise in front-end web development (highly preferred)
  • Experience with object-oriented design and development, including strong working knowledge and experience with various architectural and design patterns
  • Deep technical expertise of JavaScript MVC concepts and RESTful APIs
  • Strong understanding of web markup, including HTML5 and CSS3, AngularJS is required (other frameworks are also a bonus)
  • Understanding of wireframing, UX design or UI patterns 
  • Ability to work with open source technology

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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Technology we use

  • Engineering
  • Product
  • Sales & Marketing
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    • JavascriptLanguages
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    • jQueryLibraries
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    • SQL Data Warehouse Databases
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    • InVisionDesign
    • SketchDesign
    • ConfluenceManagement
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    • WordpressCMS
    • SalesforceCRM
    • OutlookEmail
    • Salesforce Lead Gen

Location

The Loop is a vibrant area with all sorts of eateries, shops & theaters! Plus, the office is easy to get to with various train and bus stops close by.

An Insider's view of Envoy Global

What’s the vibe like in the office?

The vibe in our office is open and welcoming! We have a mixture of people from all over which makes day to day interactions truly enriching. We make sure to get to know one another; rather it be at our monthly All Hands meetings,or grabbing a cup of Cold Brew in the kitchen. Our vibe is to “vibe” with one another & make Envoy one big happy family!

Bri

Office Manager & Executive Assistant

How do you collaborate with other teams in the company?

The marketing team at Envoy gets the opportunity to work with nearly every other team in the company to create exciting content and resources for customers and prospects. Collaborating across sales, product development and other departments really improves the quality of our work and fosters a great culture.

Nidhi M.

Content Marketing Associate

What does career growth look like on your team?

Career growth is about carrying a sense of urgency and accountability at all times. Build your career by finding the opportunity and not waiting for the opportunity to find you. It’s important to drive change amongst your team, company, but most importantly – yourself.

Mike H.

Sales Director

How do your team's ideas influence the company's direction?

Our weekly All Hands Meetings allow employees to see how the company is doing and ask questions to members of leadership. One of our core values is our ability to be candid: we hold start, stop, continue discussions, regular manager meetings, hackathons, and encourage all employees to bring up questions and suggestions to any member of leadership.

Kira Meinzer

Chief People Officer

What makes someone successful on your team?

At Envoy, success comes in many forms, but the one that stands out is someone being responsive and thorough. We all have great ideas, passionate about the industry, but when it comes down to it, getting the job done quickly and thoroughly allows us to build a great foundation for an even better product and workplace.

Kristina Mossman

Customer Relationship Specialist

What are Envoy Global Perks + Benefits

Envoy Global Benefits Overview

•Convenient Chicago Loop location – 2 blocks from Metra trains and the CTA
•Extremely competitive benefits plan including BCBS medical coverage, including employee dental and vision coverage, and a company-matched 401k plan that vests immediately
•Annual accrual of 18 days of paid time off (PTO), 2 personal days, and 10 paid holidays per year
•Paid Parental Leave Program
•Casual work environment
•Company sponsored lunches, happy hours, and events throughout the year
•Healthy snacks & unlimited LaCroix
•Monthly Product Lunch & Learns and ongoing Career Development/Training
•Built In Chicago’s 2019 Best Places to Work
•ITA Industry Disrupter Winner 2019
•Chicago Innovation Award Winner 2019
•Growing social responsibility programs & partnerships
•Opportunity to work for an organization that changes lives every day!

Culture
Volunteer in local community
Open door policy
OKR operational model
Team based strategic planning
Open office floor plan
Flexible work schedule
Remote work program
Diversity
Dedicated diversity and inclusion staff
Highly diverse management team
Mandated unconscious bias training
Diversity manifesto
Mean gender pay gap below 10%
Hiring practices that promote diversity
Health Insurance & Wellness Benefits
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Pet insurance
Wellness programs
Team workouts
Mental health benefits
Financial & Retirement
401(K)
401(K) matching
Company equity
Employee Options Program
Performance bonus
Child Care & Parental Leave Benefits
Childcare benefits
Generous parental leave
Family medical leave
Return-to-work program post parental leave
Vacation & Time Off Benefits
Generous PTO
18 days of PTO + 2 "Floating" days
Paid volunteer time
Sabbatical
Envoy offers full-time employees with seven years of continued service the opportunity to take a four-week paid sabbatical.
Paid holidays
Paid sick days
Office Perks
Commuter benefits
Company-sponsored outings
Free snacks and drinks
Some meals provided
Company-sponsored happy hours
Recreational clubs
Home-office stipend for remote employees
Professional Development Benefits
Job training & conferences
Lunch and learns
Promote from within
Continuing education available during work hours
Online course subscriptions available
Customized development tracks
Paid industry certifications

Additional Perks + Benefits

We provide thorough and ongoing training. Highly competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance with an option for PPO or HMO. Regular opportunities to interact with co-workers through social events, intramurals, and collaborative projects. Fully stocked kitchen, including unlimited snacks, coffee, tea, and all of the flavored LaCroix you can handle!

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