Job Description
Role
We’re looking for a passionate and motivated junior full stack engineer to join our team of 12. As an engineer on our team, you will be responsible for assisting in the development, maintenance, and improvement of our web applications. You will work closely with other engineers and the VP of Engineering to deliver high-quality software solutions.
This is a remote-first position but people within commuting distance of Brooklyn will be prioritized - we like to get together once a month to connect and catch up.
Interested? Email us your resume at: careers@abstract.us Who Are We?
- Our Mission: Increase government transparency to connect and empower. We're building the first "gateway" that helps businesses and individuals make sense of messy government data.
- Why: Corporations, lobbyists, non-profits, and individuals alike are still using spreadsheets and archaic government websites to understand how bills impact their industry. They deserve a 21st century tool that streamlines how we make sense of pending legislation, and enables a more transparent and accessible lobbying process.
- Investors: $4M+ seed led by WndrCo, Motivate Venture Capital, Amplify.LA, StageVP, Jarl Mohn (Founder of E! & Former CEO of MTV & NPR), Nick Allen (Founding Product Designer at Snapchat), and Hon. Tony Coelho (Former Congressman, US House Majority Whip, & Primary Sponsor of American Disabilities Act.
- Customers: Include the California State Library, Bay Area Council, California Business Roundtable, Los Angeles County Business Federation, and California News Publishers Association.
- Team: Passionate and hungry (both literally and figuratively), looking to build cool stuff to benefit everyone!
- Where: HQ in SF, Abstract Engineering based in NYC.
- Hybrid: We are a remote-first setup where working is predominantly done from home.
Your Background
- Familiarity with modern web frameworks: experience with frameworks ****such as Remix and NextJS (ideally 1-3 years).
- Front-end languages: proficiency with HTML, CSS, Typescript, and Javascript.
- Database knowledge: some familiarity with relational and non-relational databases.
- Testing and debugging: experience with testing methodologies and debugging tools to ensure code quality and reliability.
- Git-fu: you know to commit early and commit often, and you know how to clean up your commits.
- Collaboration and Communication: ability to work effectively in a cross-functional environment. You might have worked closely with a product manager or designer in a previous role.
- Fast Learner: You quickly learn new concepts, and you easily pick up new skills.
- Determination: You love challenges, and persist when problems become complex.
- Passionate: You’re passionate about politics and increasing government transparency.
Bonus Points
- Knowledge of and experience with AWS
- Previous experience with GraphQL and Elasticsearch
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines
- Knowledge of modern CSS frameworks (e.g. Tailwind CSS)
- Some understanding of security best practices in modern web development
Perks and Benefits
Autonomy - Full autonomy in a high-growth startup.
- Work with a small tight-knit team, passionate about making government more transparent and accessible via thoughtful design that is relied on by countless organizations for their daily work.
Generous Time Off - Unlimited PTO & Sick Leave
- Paid Federal Holidays + Election Day
Interested? Email us your resume at: careers@abstract.us At Abstract, we're cognizant of systemic issues in our industry that have created inequalities in opportunity for many communities. We acknowledge the fact that women and underrepresented minorities are hesitant to apply for a role they feel they don't check all the boxes for. Even if you don't check all the boxes in this posting, we highly encourage you to apply anyway! It would be our pleasure to get to know you and see if you're a fit for any of our teams. We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Job Tags
Holiday work, Full time, Remote job, Work from home,