Senior Frontend Engineer

BabylonChain

BabylonChain

Software Engineering
Multiple locations · Australia · Canada · Singapore · Switzerland · Netherlands · Germany · Spain
Posted on Jul 24, 2024

Babylon's mission is to bring Bitcoin’s unparalleled security to the decentralized world via a new public Cosmos-SDK PoS blockchain (Babylon) and a suite of inter-chain protocols.

At Babylon, we're at the forefront of developing innovative web services and API backends to boost adoption, alongside creating engaging, content-rich web applications. In our quest to enhance our technological offerings, we're seeking a versatile Senior Frontend Engineer. This role requires a dynamic individual capable of contributing to our front-end development efforts and adapting to project needs as they evolve.

What You'll Do:

  • Collaborate and collect requirements across teams to develop high-performance front-end systems that bring the power of the Babylon blockchain to our users.

  • Build intuitive, mobile-friendly, and user-centric front-end components and apps, ensuring a seamless and engaging user experience.

  • Work closely with designers to translate designs and wireframes into high-quality code.

  • Ensure the technical feasibility of UI/UX designs and optimize applications for maximum speed and scalability.

  • Contribute to all phases of the development lifecycle, demonstrating flexibility and a keen ability to adapt to evolving project requirements.

About You:

As a seasoned front-end engineer with a passion for blockchain technology, you are driven by the desire to make impactful contributions. With a solid foundation in front-end development and a commitment to excellence, you are open, accountable, and always ready to support your team.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

  • 4+ years experience of front-end engineering experience.

  • Experience with web3 and blockchains, preferably Cosmos SDK and Bitcoin.

  • Expertise in developing web apps and shipping user-facing features with JavaScript or TypeScript and modern, component-based JS frameworks like React.

  • Experience working in open source software.

  • Experience with styling using CSS frameworks.

  • Skilled in prioritizing and managing multiple simultaneous feature requests.

  • Familiarity with design systems and tools like Figma and Sketch.

  • Fluent in English, with excellent verbal and written communication skills, facilitating clear and effective collaboration across global teams.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Practical experience with Bitcoin and Cosmos SDK.

  • Prior experience working in a remote, distributed team environment.

  • Familiarity with CI/CD practices and tools.

  • Working knowledge of Mandarin is a plus.

Our team is remote first and we are hiring across the world. Here at Babylon, you’ll be joining a world-class team with tremendous growth potential as we bring secured Bitcoin staking to the world. We've raised over $80M from top venture funds like Paradigm, Polychain Capital, Bullish, Hack VC, Polygon Ventures, Framework Ventures, Castle Island Ventures, OKX Ventures, among other investment firms and strategic partners. Come join us and build the future of trustless Bitcoin staking!