Frontend Engineer / Designer at Sila

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Job Description

Sila’s goal is to transform the financial landscape by creating an open access financial network with a stable crypto token at its core
We want to help developers and entrepreneurs bring their fintech ideas to market quicker and easier
We are seeking an inventive, inspired front-end engineer to share in that adventure
Your role will be to create our forward-facing applications and our website, while carefully considering our customers and users
You will also be a leader in a fast-paced, innovative company working with some of the best people in the space

Duties and Responsibilities

Create compelling customer-facing experiences in partnership with the larger Sila team

Consistently build great design aesthetics and powerful UI/UX capabilities

Set-up and maintain scalable, efficient front-end systems

Review code and troubleshoot issues

Design and develop internal workflow tools, as necessary

Work with cross functional team to recognize requirements and recommend solutions
Mentor others and be prepared to learn and grow with the company
Other duties as assigned
Required Competencies

4-6 years of experience as a front-end engineer

Excellent understanding of UI/UX best practices and current web standards
Proficiency with design tools such as Sketch, Photoshop and Illustrator
Extreme proficiency in HTML, CSS, Bootstrap and React or similar front-end frameworks

Familiarity of web frameworks such as Django, Laravel or Rails
A bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical field or commensurate experience

Additional Skills Desired

Proficient in Python, Django and JSX templating

Familiarity with and interest in blockchain technologies
Understanding of design architecture, API design patterns, scale and performance

Values

Accountability – We hold each other to the highest standards in our products
Teamwork – We are collaborative and support each other to succeed as a team
Fearless – We take calculated risks and learn from setbacks and failures
Respect – We treat every team member with respect, and welcome differing viewpoints

Integrity – We are honest and forthright; we admit our mistakes; we live our values
Fun – We are serious about injecting humor, play, and joy into our daily work
Compensation

Competitive salary based on your experience
Stock options
Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
401K
Coworking environment with free coffee and beer
Sila is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Sila does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law
All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $85,000
00 to $115,000
00 /year