Front-End Architect, GitKraken
Git client for enhanced productivity
Job no longer available
Git client for enhanced productivity
21-100 employees
Job no longer available
21-100 employees
Company mission
To make Git easier, safer and more powerful across multiple surfaces and environments that development teams use.
Role
Who you are
- 15+ years of experience in software engineering, with a focus on front-end development
- Deep understanding of modern web application architectures and design patterns, along with their tradeoffs
- Expertise in the web platform: HTML, CSS, DOM, and Web APIs
- Experience building modular, composable UI components with libraries like React or Vue, or Web Components (Lit, FAST)
- Highly proficient with Javascript/TypeScript including ES6, Node.js, and NPM or Yarn
- Strong history of collaborating with designers and providing input on the user experience
- Experience migrating to new technologies as the web evolves
- Understanding of accessibility practices (WCAG, WAI-ARIA)
- Proficient with front-end tooling such as CSS processors (LESS, SASS, or PostCSS), bundling tools (Webpack and esbuild), and CI/CD automation
- Experience with Git and GitHub
Desirable
- Experience building shared component libraries and/or design systems
- Knowledge of data visualization tools like D3
- Experience with Figma
- Experience with localization and internationalization
- Experience with Electron
What the job involves
- We are looking for a Front-End Architect to join our development team in Spain
- In this role, you will collaborate with our product team to craft beautiful, innovative, user experiences with a focus on usability, cohesiveness and accessibility, while ensuring modularity and performance in code
- You’ll collaborate with back-end engineers to define and refine data models and APIs to ensure efficiency, security, and reliability
- Our team is focused on creating innovative, user-friendly, and accessible tools and services that make a real difference in how developers and development teams collaborate and focus
Our take
GitKraken identifies the complexity and learning curve associated with Git, a version control system crucial for software development. Recognising this challenge, the company aims to streamline Git operations, making them more accessible and efficient for developers of all skill levels.
To address this issue, GitKraken has developed a Git client software that simplifies version control tasks through a user-friendly interface. Additionally, the company expanded its offerings by acquiring CodeSee, integrating it into its DevEx platform to provide enhanced visibility and collaboration features for development teams.
GitKraken's strategic acquisition and focus on enhancing developer experience have positioned the company for continued success. With an integrated suite of development tools spanning IDEs, desktop, command-line, and browser-based solutions, GitKraken is well-equipped to meet the evolving needs of software development teams.
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Company
Company benefits
- Flexible Paid-Time-Off Policy (behaves like Unlimited PTO)
- Paid company holidays with flexibility for additional holidays
- Top-of-line technology to maximize your productivity
- Generous paid parental leave
- Health, dental, and vision insurance with competitive employer cost-sharing
- Modern, high-tech offices designed to maximize productivity in a hybrid environment
- Paid career development opportunities, audiobook subscriptions, and mentorship
- 401(k) retirement plan plus company matching
- Company paid domestic trip after your 1-year anniversary & an international trip every 5 yrs
- Modern, fully-equipped headquarters in Scottsdale, AZ
Company values
- Stability & Innovation
- Team & Culture
- Community Connect
- Growth
Company HQ
Old Town Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ
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Leadership
Matt Johnston
(CEO, not founder)Was CEO of Mautic that was acquired by Acquia, then General Manager at Acquia that was acquired by Vista Equity. Before this, they were CMO and CSO of Applause, which was also acquired by Vista Equity.
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