Frontend Software Engineer at Zicasso at Zicasso

Born out of Silicon Valley, Zicasso is a fast-growing travel tech company revolutionizing the luxury travel industry. We specialize in connecting discerning travelers with our global network of travel specialists to deliver bespoke, one-of-a-kind, global travel experiences. Our esteemed clientele includes a Pulitzer Prize winner, Olympic cyclists, C-level executives, Academy Award recipients, and anyone seeking unforgettable, life-enriching travel adventures. We command a strong lead within the industry, and we have the glowing reviews to prove it!

Our entire team is fully remote and spans across five continents. And we’re growing!

Zicasso values a dynamic and progressive work environment that encourages innovative ideas and recognizes individuals who exhibit creativity, initiative, and hard work. We welcome applicants who are motivated by the opportunity to continuously learn and grow with us, and who are eager to think outside of the box. We are seeking individuals who thrive in a challenging and dynamic work setting and are excited to contribute to the success of our team.

For more information on our company, visitwww.zicasso.com.

The Role

Zicasso is looking for a highly skilled Frontend Software Engineer to join our team. As a Frontend Software Engineer, you will play a key role in developing and maintaining the core infrastructure that powers Zicasso’s innovative travel platform. You will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies and collaborate with a talented team of engineers. The role reports to the VP of Engineering.

This is an international, fully-remote, freelance contractor position, working from home, at a location outside of the United States. We are particularly seeking candidates who are based in Latin America (Brazil, Argentina).

There is flexibility in your work hours but we expect that you will generally maximize your overlap with California, eg. until 2pm Pacific Time Zone (GMT -8).

The work will all be conducted in English.

Key Responsibilities:

• Write bug-free code in HTML, CSS, Sass, Javascript, TypeScript, Angular and/or React
• Evaluate, suggest, and outline improvements to existing interface flows
• Build and maintain scalable web applications using custom, reusable, and responsive UI components
• Write unit and integration tests, ensuring quality as we go
• Use modern debugging tools to set watch-points, break-points, and step the code. Tweak web applications to make them extremely fast (Google PageSpeed Insights)
• Evaluate innovative technologies, libraries, frameworks, architectural patterns, etc.
• Collaborate with team members using GitHub, Atlassian(JIRA), Figma, etc.
• Work closely with the product team and business to define, and implement features
• Attend agile team meetings, provide work estimates, participate in code reviews, pair coding, prepare demos, provide technical documentation

Required Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field
• 5+ years of experience in frontend software development, ideally in multiple languages
• Experience in Programming and Object-Oriented Programming (OOP) concepts
• Expertise in React, JavaScript, HTML, and CSS
• Experience working with source control systems such as Git.
• Experience in working with API’s and integrating with Back-End Services
• Ability to write clean, maintainable, and efficient code
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• Experience in Agile development methodologies is considered a plus
• Passion for the travel industry and desire to create exceptional user experiences

What We Offer:

• Remote work and flexible hours that allow you to enjoy a great work-life balance.
• Innovative, fast-paced and collaborative culture that values diverse voices and opinions.
• Learning and development annual stipend.
• An unforgettable annual company retreat at one of the many international destinations we serve.