Hybrid Contractor: Front-end Web Developer na Uncommongoods

ABOUT US 
 
Uncommon Goods partners with independent makers and small businesses to offer a wide, constantly evolving assortment of original, creative products. We are built on better business practices and committed to having a positive impact. Learn more here.

The best part of Uncommon Goods is us—our team. We've been around for over 25 years because of all the wonderful people who make UG the one-of-a-kind company it is.

Learn more about our products, B Corp certification, guiding principles, Better to Give program, and team members you might be working with. Listen to the story of Uncommon Goods from our Founder and CEO here and here. 
 
EVERYONE IS WELCOME HERE

At Uncommon Goods, we believe we're all out of the ordinary. That's why we're committed to making diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging part of everything we do. We strive to make significant changes to our business, from how we find our products to how we build and cultivate our team—so we can be everyone's favorite place to work.

We are an equal opportunity employer. If you would like to request accommodation during the application process, please email people@uncommongoods.com.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Independently produce high-quality, performant, well-designed, readable, and bug-free code using Angular, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and other relevant technologies. 

• Follow agreed-upon software development lifecycles, continuously delivering as per the project milestones and timelines. 

• Collaborate with technical managers and architects to address any changes that affect multiple systems or applications. 

• Complete development tasks within agreed-upon timeframes and proactively communicate any unexpected delays. 

• Write and maintain unit tests, ensuring code reliability. 

• Participate in peer code reviews and provide feedback as needed. 

• Thoroughly test your code for functionality, design, regression, performance, and server-side rendering. 

• Document your code clearly and maintain up-to-date documentation. 

• Provide support during production code launches and assist with troubleshooting production issues. 

• Participate in sprint planning and other group collaboration as needed. 

• Share technical expertise with other developers, product teams, and stakeholders. 

• Assist fellow developers and ask for support when necessary, ensuring collaborative communication. 

• Be available for occasional off-hour support on an as-needed basis. 

• Stay informed about the business's current practices and anticipate future business needs from a technical perspective.

WORK HOURS & TIMELINE

• Flexibility to choose your work hours within the range of 9 AM to 5 PM ET or 10 AM to 6 PM ET (business hours), as long as deadlines and milestones are met. 

• Expected to work 30-35 hours per week, with at least 50% of the hours during our business hours. 

• The initial project scope is 6 months, with the possibility of extension based on performance and business needs.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• At least 3 years of experience developing modern front-end web applications independently. 

• Expert-level proficiency in HTML/CSS. 

• Experience building single-page applications (SPA). 

• Advanced knowledge of Angular. 

• Familiarity with server-side rendering using Angular. 

• Knowledge of core web vitals, related page speed metrics, and performance optimization. 

• Understanding of web standards, browser compatibility, and the inner workings of modern browsers. 

• Ability to write unit tests and self-test code. 

• Proficient in consuming RESTful web services using JSON. 

• Knowledge of Git for version control. 

• Ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies or tools. 

• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.

ADDITIONAL PREFERRED SKILLS

• Experience with Docker. 

• Familiarity with other JavaScript frameworks such as Vue JS. 

• Experience with development environments, including IDEs, web app servers, and code repositories. 

• Experience working in agile environments, collaborating with diverse product teams. 

• Understanding of modern security and privacy best practices. 

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related field (preferred but not required). 

• Experience with SEO, third-party marketing tags, and AB testing. 

• Familiarity with browser development tools for diagnosing and debugging code

This is a contract, temporary position with an hourly range of $35-$50.