Mid-Level (React) Front-End Web Engineer

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<div>Location: Remote</div><div>Company Website: <a href="https://www.is.fun?utm_source=is.fun&utm_medium=gem&utm_campaign=ats&utm_id=ats" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.is.fun</a></div><div><br></div><h2>About “is”</h2><div>“is” is a new kind of social content platform built around the concept of “Linked Micro-Content.” Instead of traditional posts or videos, users create short, expressive statements called “Isms” — small bursts of language and emotion that link together to form dynamic networks of thought, humor, news, and creativity. Each Ism can be styled, remixed, and transformed through AI-driven modes that affect visuals, motion, and tone. Our platform blends art, language, and machine intelligence into a living, collaborative content ecosystem.</div><div><br></div><div>We’re a small, ambitious team building the next frontier of creative expression — where AI, design, and human imagination meet.</div><div><br></div><h2>Role Overview</h2><div>We’re looking for a highly skilled Front-End Web Developer specializing in React to help craft and evolve the is.fun user experience. You’ll build interfaces that are fast, dynamic, and visually expressive — enabling users to create and interact with “Isms” and AI-driven visual content in new ways. This role blends technical precision with creative flair, working closely with designers, back-end engineers, and AI teams to bring interactive features, motion, and seamless performance to life across browsers and devices.</div><div><br></div><h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><div>·      Develop, test, and optimize front-end components using React and modern JavaScript frameworks</div><div>·      Collaborate with designers to translate Figma prototypes and creative concepts into production-ready interfaces</div><div>·      Implement responsive layouts, animations, and dynamic transitions using React hooks, CSS modules, and modern styling libraries</div><div>·      Integrate RESTful and GraphQL APIs to connect data, content, and AI-driven services</div><div>·      Work with backend engineers to ensure reliable and secure front-end communication with the API layer</div><div>·      Contribute to the continuous improvement of performance, accessibility, and maintainability across the codebase</div><div>·      Participate in code reviews, sprint planning, and release cycles</div><div>·      Troubleshoot, debug, and resolve front-end issues in collaboration with QA engineers</div><div>·      Maintain consistency and scalability within our evolving design and component system</div><div><br></div><h2>Qualifications</h2><div>·      5+ years of professional experience in front-end web development</div><div>·      Proficiency in React, TypeScript, and modern front-end build systems (Vite, Webpack, or similar)</div><div>·      Experience consuming RESTful or GraphQL APIs</div><div>·      Strong understanding of UI/UX principles and responsive design</div><div>·      Proficiency in HTML5, CSS3, and modular component architectures</div><div>·      Experience with Git, CI/CD workflows, and agile development practices</div><div>·      Strong debugging and performance optimization skills</div><div>·      Comfortable working in a fast-paced startup environment with shifting priorities</div><div><br></div><h2>Nice to Have</h2><div>·      Experience with Next.js or server-side rendering</div><div>·      Familiarity with WebGL, Three.js, or motion libraries like Framer Motion</div><div>·      Experience integrating AI or media processing workflows</div><div>·      Knowledge of automated testing (Playwright, Jest, Cypress) for front-end validation</div><div>·      Experience with cloud hosting environments such as Azure or AWS</div><div><br></div><h2>Who You Are</h2><div>You’re a software front-end creative technologist who thrives at the intersection of design and engineering. You care deeply about interface quality, polish, and performance. You enjoy building components that feel alive — responsive, fast, and full of personality. You love collaborating with designers, experimenting with animation, and pushing what’s possible in the browser.</div><div><br></div><h2>How to Apply</h2><div>1.    Visit <a href="https://www.is.fun?utm_source=is.fun&utm_medium=gem&utm_campaign=ats&utm_id=ats" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.is.fun</a> and sign up for a free account.</div><div>2.    In the top right, 'co-create' a new ism — a short statement or idea you’d feel proud sharing publicly. It can be about politics, entertainment, the news, or really anything or anyone - so long as it follows the linked micro-content format of subject-verb-predicate. </div><div>3.    Attach an image or visual to your Ism to express it creatively.</div><div>4.    Once published, copy the URL of your ism.</div><div>5.    Submit your application here, including the link to your published ism in the provided field.</div><div><br></div><div>We review all applications that include a real, live Ism from the platform. Once you complete the steps above, you can follow up at the email address of apply@is.fun. </div><div><br></div>

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