Work from anywhere, impact everywhere
Diversity is at the heart of who we are at Xapo Bank. We’re a fully distributed team of over 130 Xapiens that work remotely from 30+ countries around the world.
Our beginning: A world that enjoys economic freedom and wealth protection, no matter where you live or who is running your country.
To achieve that, we search the world for the best people for the job. We work hard, think globally, and inspire each other to learn and grow. We are committed to changing the way things are done.
Although we are headquartered in Gibraltar, this is a full time, 100% remote position
Work from anywhere!
Position overview
We are looking for a mid-level Front-End Web Developer who is motivated to combine the art of design with the art of programming. Responsibilities will include translating design wireframes into actual code that will produce the visual elements of the application. You will work cross-functionally to bridge the gap between graphical design and technical implementation, taking an active role on both sides and defining how the application looks as well as how it works. You will work on both internal and external/public projects, contributing to publicly-faced websites and internal back-office UIs, building easy-to-use interfaces for internal teams in an ever-evolving architecture. You will work on projects that use either React or Angular, so experience with these frameworks is essential. Strong communication skills are also a must, as you will be collaborating closely with designers, developers and other teams.
Responsibilities
- Develop new user-facing features.
- Build reusable code and components based on existing project standards.
- Ensure the technical feasibility of designs from a visual and experience standpoint.
- Contribute to optimizing application performance by implementing established best practices for speed and scalability.
- Ensure consistency of data gathered from the user.
- Collaborate with other team members and stakeholders.
- Assist in the development and maintenance of internal UI tools for team members.
- Support website optimization efforts and standards.
Skills needed
- Excellent understanding of the latest trends, best practices, and standards in web development.
- Great knowledge of advanced JavaScript libraries and frameworks, such as Angular and React.
- Understanding of server-side CSS pre-processing platforms.
- Strong tech fundamentals, mainly around Front-end JavaScript/TypeScript and CSS/Tailwind.
- Good understanding of asynchronous request handling, partial page updates, SPA, SSG.
Nice to have:
- Familiarity with tools such as Figma and Lokalise.
- Understanding of cross-browser compatibility issues and ways to work around them.
- Proficient understanding of code versioning tools, such as GitHub.
- Experience with the development of projects, focusing on UX and Security.
- Good knowledge of SEO principles and ensuring that applications will adhere to them.
- Automated testing using Cypress and/or Playwright.
Other requirements
- A dedicated workspace.
- A reliable internet connection with the fastest speed possible in your area.
- Alignment with Our Values and the Xapo Values-Driven Leadership principles.
Why work for Xapo?
IMPACT GLOBALLY, WORK REMOTELY.
- Shape the Future: Improve lives through cutting-edge technology, work 100% remotely from anywhere in the world.
- Great work-life balance: Build amazing things with a balance of autonomy and collaborative teamwork. Set your own work schedule and make use of a flexible PTO plan when you need to recharge.
- Expect Excellence: Collaborate, learn, and grow with a high-performance team. Learn how you learn best - from books to conferences, you’ll get a yearly budget for your individual learning and development goals.
At Xapo, we prioritize consumer protection and adhere to regulatory requirements by ensuring that all Xapiens are accountable for upholding principles of fair treatment, transparency, and ethical conduct in their interactions with customers and stakeholders.