Front-End Engineer, Javascript
Velocity Labs
Software Engineering
Remote
Posted on Monday, April 22, 2024
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Front-End Engineer, Javascript
Job Posted
February 2, 2024 6:47 AM
Location
Remote
Team
Engineering
About Velocity Labs
Velocity is on a mission to establish Polkadot as the best ecosystem to build DeFi applications. We're achieving this by developing and integrating the essential infrastructure and tooling required for applications to flourish on Polkadot. In parallel, Velocity offers robust incubation services, transforming innovative ideas into fully realized projects. We deliver comprehensive engineering, product, and Go-To-Market support, ensuring a seamless onboarding experience for new builders on Polkadot.
Responsibilities
As a Full Stack JavaScript Engineer at Velocity, you will play a pivotal role in our dynamic and fast-paced team. Your responsibilities will include:
Architect, develop, test, and deploy front-end code for different DeFi applications and tools.
Maintain essential tooling and user interfaces (UIs) with a focus on improving both UX and DevEx on Polkadot
Providing hands-on front end support to DeFi teams working on developing parachains or dApps within our ecosystem.
Perform code reviews and testing for applicants of the DeFi Infra & Tooling Bounty that Velocity operates.
Conducting product research to identify opportunities for improvement with new and existing tooling.
Provide integration support for parachain teams adopting our products and tools.
Build communication channels with both Parity and Parachain engineers to keep up to date with the technical developments in Polkadot.
Aspire to become a leader within Polkadot for everything related to Front-End development standards.
Qualifications
To excel in this role, you should have the following technical qualifications:
Strong proficiency in JavaScript, including Node.js and front-end frameworks like React or Angular.
Prior experience collaborating with component libraries or design teams in user-facing applications.
Familiarity with blockchain technology and/or smart contract development.
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively in a remote team and with several outside stakeholders.
Nice to Have’s
While not mandatory, the following qualifications and experience are considered advantageous:
Knowledge of the Polkadot ecosystem and its technologies.
Previous experience in building decentralized applications (dApps) in the DeFi space.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field.
Experience with Substrate, a blockchain development framework.
Compensation
Competitive base salary
Meaningful equity component
Benefits
Working at Velocity offers several unique benefits:
Exposure to the rapidly evolving blockchain and cryptocurrency space.
Opportunity to work with a diverse range of external stakeholders in the Polkadot community.
A dynamic and challenging work environment with high growth potential.
Collaboration with a passionate and dedicated team.
Fully remote work, providing flexibility and work-life balance.
25 days paid vacation
Potential travel to conferences
How to Apply
If you are excited about the prospect of contributing to the growth of the DeFo Ecosystem in the Polkadot ecosystem and meet the qualifications listed above, please send your CV and details of your latest projects to nicolas@velocitylabs.org. Please include the job title "Front End JavaScript Engineer" in the subject line of your email.
Join us at Velocity to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to shaping the future of decentralized finance on Polkadot!
