<p>Location: Durham, NC</p><br/><p>Employment Type: Full Time</p><br/><p>Team: Buyer/Seller</p><br/><div><b style="font-size: 18px">The Company</b></div><div><br></div><div>Spoonflower’s mission is to inspire individuals to make, buy and sell unique products built around color and pattern. Our e-commerce website makes it possible for individuals to create, sell, and shop for unique fabrics, wallpaper and home decor, such as bedding and table linens. Many of the designers who use Spoonflower to create products also use it to sell their artwork, making Spoonflower the world’s largest marketplace of surface designs. The community of designers and shoppers who make up Spoonflower is central to what we do. Our goal is to continue to expand the reach of Spoonflower’s services internationally, and, more generally, to expand the opportunities available for individuals to express themselves through color, pattern and personalization.&nbsp;At Spoonflower, creativity, customer-focus, resourcefulness, authenticity, fun and trust are the core values of our workplace. Our team is full of creative, multitalented individuals who embody -- like our customers -- a DIY ethic and an embrace of hard work. We offer team members competitive benefits, support of continuing education, the chance to learn new skills and to move within the company, and a dynamic and flexible company culture.</div><div><br></div><div><b style="font-size: 18px">The Opportunity</b></div><div><br></div><div>We are seeking a Senior Front End&nbsp; Developer to help us design and build our product offering.</div><div><br></div><div><b style="font-size: 18px">Summary</b></div><div><br></div><div>The Senior Front End Developer is best suited for a creative, experienced engineer who lives and breathes React, Redux or Mobx, and HTML/CSS. The ideal candidate will work closely with our REST API developers and UX designers to take our platform to the next level. They will have the opportunity to leverage a variety of cutting edge frameworks and browser technologies to deliver highly desirable features to Spoonflower’s customers.</div><h3>Responsibilites</h3><br/><ul><li>Architecting and implementing fast, functional, mobile-friendly user interfaces that support the success of our Spoonflower technology;</li><li>Defining and communicating best practices for web-based user interface engineering across the organization;</li><li>Advocating for accessibility and usability while also pushing for design innovation;</li><li>Considering every last detail of the user experience, from core functionality to subtle, delightful interactions and transitions;</li><li>Drive changes within our services layer in support of improving user experience and performance;</li><li>Continually improving the existing codebase;</li><li>Monitoring quality, optimizing performance, and developing test coverage and methodologies for continuous code release;</li><li>Participating in design and code reviews.</li></ul><br/><h3>Requirements</h3><br/><ul><li>Experience coding in a modern back-end web framework; using RESTful web APIs and driving API improvements in support of better user experiences</li><li>You bring 8+ years experience with Javascript and are familiar with modern Javascript libraries such as React and Mobx (or Redux)Knowledge of SEO best practice and microdata schemas</li><li>Experience with responsive design and producing high fidelity front end experiences</li><li>Experience with a variety of front-end automated testing strategies, from unit and integration testing to headless browser testing</li><li>Distributed version control experience with GitSelf-directed and responsible for deliverables</li><li>Team player with excellent written and spoken English communication skills</li><li>Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or ample real-world experience</li><li>Passionate about continuously improving user experience and delivering customer value</li><li>Able to have a strong impact while working independently or in a team</li><li>Able to effectively mentor junior team members to help them unleash their full potential</li><li>A quick learner who loves to explore new languages and frameworks</li><li>An affinity for crafting or the DIY movement in general preferred</li><div><br></div><li><b>Candidates with these skills would move to the front of the line:</b></li><li>Hands on experience working with or building e-commerce products or platforms</li><li>Experience applying static typing in Javascript (for example TypeScript or Flow)</li><li>Experience with server run-times for javascript (Node)</li><li>Experience monitoring and operating a production-level service</li><li>Excitement about the latest trends in application design</li><li>Experience with agile software development methodologies like Kanban or Scrum</li></ul><br/><div><b style="font-size: 18px">Interested? </b></div><div><br></div><div>If you're interested in joining Spoonflower, please send a cover letter, telling us what inspires you about Spoonflower and why you think you are perfect for our team. We are as interested in knowing who you are as we are in knowing what you can do. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.</div><div><br></div><div>Include in your letter a URL for any/all your online material that you would like to share with us, including resume, blog, or portfolio of work.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>We have a trove of talented individuals in the Durham and RTP areas. Therefore, only local candidates will be considered.</div><div><br></div><div>We look forward to hearing from you!</div><div><br></div><div>To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of Spoonflower, Inc. about this job posting. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at Spoonflower, Inc. via-email, the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of Spoonflower, Inc. unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by Spoonflower, Inc. for this requisition and a valid agreement with Spoonflower, Inc. is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the Spoonflower, Inc. agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>To qualify for employment at Spoonflower, Inc., applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status. Spoonflower is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, protected veteran or military status, genetic information, or any legally recognized protected basis under federal, state or local laws, regulation or ordinances.&nbsp; </div>

Location: Durham, NC

  

Employment Type: Full Time

  

Team: Buyer/Seller

  

 **The Company**

  

Spoonflower’s mission is to inspire individuals to make, buy and sell unique
products built around color and pattern. Our e-commerce website makes it
possible for individuals to create, sell, and shop for unique fabrics,
wallpaper and home decor, such as bedding and table linens. Many of the
designers who use Spoonflower to create products also use it to sell their
artwork, making Spoonflower the world’s largest marketplace of surface
designs. The community of designers and shoppers who make up Spoonflower is
central to what we do. Our goal is to continue to expand the reach of
Spoonflower’s services internationally, and, more generally, to expand the
opportunities available for individuals to express themselves through color,
pattern and personalization. At Spoonflower, creativity, customer-focus,
resourcefulness, authenticity, fun and trust are the core values of our
workplace. Our team is full of creative, multitalented individuals who embody
-- like our customers -- a DIY ethic and an embrace of hard work. We offer
team members competitive benefits, support of continuing education, the chance
to learn new skills and to move within the company, and a dynamic and flexible
company culture.

  

 **The Opportunity**

  

We are seeking a Senior Front End  Developer to help us design and build our
product offering.

  

 **Summary**

  

The Senior Front End Developer is best suited for a creative, experienced
engineer who lives and breathes React, Redux or Mobx, and HTML/CSS. The ideal
candidate will work closely with our REST API developers and UX designers to
take our platform to the next level. They will have the opportunity to
leverage a variety of cutting edge frameworks and browser technologies to
deliver highly desirable features to Spoonflower’s customers.

### Responsibilites

  

  * Architecting and implementing fast, functional, mobile-friendly user interfaces that support the success of our Spoonflower technology;
  * Defining and communicating best practices for web-based user interface engineering across the organization;
  * Advocating for accessibility and usability while also pushing for design innovation;
  * Considering every last detail of the user experience, from core functionality to subtle, delightful interactions and transitions;
  * Drive changes within our services layer in support of improving user experience and performance;
  * Continually improving the existing codebase;
  * Monitoring quality, optimizing performance, and developing test coverage and methodologies for continuous code release;
  * Participating in design and code reviews.

  

### Requirements

  

  * Experience coding in a modern back-end web framework; using RESTful web APIs and driving API improvements in support of better user experiences
  * You bring 8+ years experience with Javascript and are familiar with modern Javascript libraries such as React and Mobx (or Redux)Knowledge of SEO best practice and microdata schemas
  * Experience with responsive design and producing high fidelity front end experiences
  * Experience with a variety of front-end automated testing strategies, from unit and integration testing to headless browser testing
  * Distributed version control experience with GitSelf-directed and responsible for deliverables
  * Team player with excellent written and spoken English communication skills
  * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or ample real-world experience
  * Passionate about continuously improving user experience and delivering customer value
  * Able to have a strong impact while working independently or in a team
  * Able to effectively mentor junior team members to help them unleash their full potential
  * A quick learner who loves to explore new languages and frameworks
  * An affinity for crafting or the DIY movement in general preferred

  

  *  **Candidates with these skills would move to the front of the line:**
  * Hands on experience working with or building e-commerce products or platforms
  * Experience applying static typing in Javascript (for example TypeScript or Flow)
  * Experience with server run-times for javascript (Node)
  * Experience monitoring and operating a production-level service
  * Excitement about the latest trends in application design
  * Experience with agile software development methodologies like Kanban or Scrum

  

 **Interested?**

  

If you're interested in joining Spoonflower, please send a cover letter,
telling us what inspires you about Spoonflower and why you think you are
perfect for our team. We are as interested in knowing who you are as we are in
knowing what you can do. Applications without a cover letter will not be
considered.

  

Include in your letter a URL for any/all your online material that you would
like to share with us, including resume, blog, or portfolio of work.

  

We have a trove of talented individuals in the Durham and RTP areas.
Therefore, only local candidates will be considered.

  

We look forward to hearing from you!

  

To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of
Spoonflower, Inc. about this job posting. All resumes submitted by search
firms/employment agencies to any employee at Spoonflower, Inc. via-email, the
internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of
Spoonflower, Inc. unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by
Spoonflower, Inc. for this requisition and a valid agreement with Spoonflower,
Inc. is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the
Spoonflower, Inc. agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any
kind will be paid.

  

  

To qualify for employment at Spoonflower, Inc., applicants must be legally
authorized to work in the United States and should not require, now or in the
future, sponsorship for employment visa status. Spoonflower is committed to a
policy of Equal Employment Opportunity. All qualified applicants are
considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed,
national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation,
marital status, age, physical or mental disability, protected veteran or
military status, genetic information, or any legally recognized protected
basis under federal, state or local laws, regulation or ordinances.

