THE ROLE:

We are looking for a senior front-end developer with proven experience delivering a sizeable React application to production. You will help modernise and evolve legacy code and also build new user facing web features. Good knowledge of JS and React is essential. We have millions of users across our mobile offerings, so experience in improving and maintaining performance is also a bonus.

We use Relay to manage the data from our GraphQL API, so experience with that (or something similar like Apollo) is fantastic. We also test heavily and enforce type-safety on the frontend, so let us know if you have experience with Jest and JS type systems.

We have a large user base, but a small development team. This means you'll have the opportunity to learn new skills in new areas, make a real impact and that the work is generally diverse and interesting

OUR TECH STACK

React/React Native, StyledComponents, Relay, FlowType, Python (Django), GraphQL (10+ years live, 400+ Million queries a day), Github + CI systems. We value techniques such as linting, automatic code formatting, unit tests, coverage reporting, snapshot testing, integration tests and type systems.

We have a remote-first work culture, although we still have an office in Brick Lane available for anyone to use. We're an agile, driven and entrepreneurial group of creatives and technologists committed to helping each other grow. We care deeply about providing engineers with the space to evolve and encourage self-starters.

ABOUT MIXCLOUD:

Mixcloud is on a mission to help connect people through music. We’re a user generated music streaming service that enables creators to legally live stream and upload mixes, radio shows and original tracks for free, so they can organise their music in one place. We build tools to help DJs, radio hosts, musicians and producers build an online community, reach a wider audience and make money from music. We celebrate the individuality and imperfections found within content created and curated by people, not algorithms, and bring that real element to our own output.  Inspired by the creativity that goes into every mix, track, radio show and live stream, a genuine love of what we do runs through our team.

Even as a digital platform, there is a human touch to all parts of the experience.

Requirements

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Product managers, Designers and Engineers across a small team. Clearly articulating ideas and influencing others to focus on outcomes over process.

• Develop, prototype & optimise existing & new features
• Write, review and document code in various languages and frameworks
• Design Front-end solutions as well as continuously improve our offering
• Take part in regular creative brainstorming sessions to improve the product quality.
• Engage in healthy dialogue around product briefs and provide feedback.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of engineering experience, well-versed in Modern Javascript, and up to date with modern technologies and techniques.
• Experience with a large production React application
• Experience with GraphQL
• Experience with Apollo (or Relay is more ideal)
• Familiarity with the following technologies: React, Git, Continuous Integration
• Clearly articulates ideas, is curious, proactively communicates and influences others to achieve a common goal.
• Creative problem solver, capable of managing multiple tasks and working independently in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborates well in a team environment

Nice to Have

• You are an active Mixcloud user
• Experience with StyledComponents, Continuous Deployment
• Familiarity with Python, Django, Kubernetes + Docker, Terraform + Puppet, Nginx, GlusterFS, Elasticsearch, Redis, Memcached, RabbitMQ, Github + CI systems

This is a UK-based role and we are only able to consider people who currently reside or have work authorisation in the UK.

Benefits

We have a remote-first work culture, although we still have an office in London (Brick Lane) available for anyone to use. This includes an onsite cafe and access to cultural events; Weekly members’ drinks, Monthly Tea @ 3, and Monthly Community Lunch. Weekly wellness events (yoga, meditation boxing etc). We’re a culturally active bunch, with many of us pursuing our passions as DJs, radio hosts or creatives.

We cater weekly lunches and host quarterly team onsites and social team mixers. We offer a great benefits package that includes generous holiday, flexible working, a healthcare plan.

We offer a culture of personal development and growth. We’re serious about encouraging our employees to develop their careers through goal setting, training and mentorship. All employees have access to an online Academy full of 100+ Live & On-Demand Online Classes.

Mixcloud is committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applicants of different backgrounds, cultures, genders, experiences, abilities and perspectives to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, physical disability, or length of time spent unemployed.