What are the responsibilities and job description for the Frontend Engineer position at iCapital Network?
iCapital Network is powering the world’s alternative investment marketplace. Our financial technology platform has transformed how advisors, wealth management firms, asset managers, and banks evaluate and recommend bespoke public and private market strategies for their high-net-worth clients. iCapital services approximately $93 billion in global client assets invested in over 800 funds, as of October 2021.
iCapital was named Solutions Provider of the Year at the 2020 MMI/Barron’s Industry Awards and selected to the 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021 Forbes FinTech 50, a list of the top 50 innovative financial technology companies that are transforming finance through technology.
About the Role
The Frontend Engineer at iCapital Network will work on migrating our existing AngularJS front end application to React Redux. This work may be in support of new feature development, defect resolution, or UX enhancements as prioritized by the business. You will work closely with our Product Management and UX Design teams throughout the software development process, detailing requirements, reviewing work in progress, and addressing issues found via manual test efforts. Particular attention will be paid to consistency and detail in implementation of design and UX specifications, along with functional requirements.
Responsibilities
- Build reusable UI components in React 16.x using Typescript.
- Convert AngularJS components to React.
- Use CSS preprocessors such as SASS, LESS.
- Unit and integration test development using Jest, Enzyme, Cucumber, and Capybara.
- Active participation in daily stand up meetings.
- Participate in Peer Code Reviews as part of our standard SDLC and Change Management Process.
- Contribute to internal standards for frontend code style and code quality.
Qualifications
- 2 years of development experience with JS frameworks such as React, Vue or Angular
- 2 years of HTML / CSS development
- AngularJs experience is a Plus
- Experience in Typescript
- 1 years of experience with JavaScript build tools (WebPack, Grunt, etc.)
- Four-year college degree, preferably in Computer Science or a Math/Engineering discipline
- Opinionated view on CSS structure within the context of a large application
- Keen eye for technical implementation of design and user experience elements
- Demonstrated experience with advanced CSS implementations
- Ability to work in an Agile / Kanban methodology
- Ability to work independently or as part of a group effort, as required
- Solid problem-solving ability
- Excellent communication skills
- Collaborative approach to software development
Benefits
iCapital offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a competitive total compensation program consisting of salary, equity for all full-time employees, annual performance bonus, and an employer matched retirement plan; generously subsidized healthcare with 100% employer paid dental, vision, telemedicine, and virtual mental health counseling; and generous paid time off (PTO) featuring unlimited sick time and parental leave.
As we re-enter our offices in 2021, iCapital offers most employees the flexibility to work in the office one to two days and remotely for the remainder of the week. Every department has different needs, and some positions will be designated in-office jobs, based on their function.
For additional information on iCapital Network, please visit https://www.icapitalnetwork.com/about-us Twitter: @icapitalnetwork | LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/icapital-network-inc
iCapital Network is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.