Introduction 

We're growing rapidly, and seeking a passionate professional to join our Engineering team in Estonia as a Senior Front-End Software Engineer. Our Engineering team moves fast and are devoted to scaling our highly available, multi-region, feature-robust, continuously-delivered, AWS-K8s-hosted, microservice-powered and mission-critical system. 

About Glia

Our award-winning technology powers conversations with customers for some of the world’s largest enterprises. We believe that combining the human touch with technology is the best way to create amazing customer experiences. When human abilities such as problem-solving, creative thinking, and relationship building are enhanced with technology, magical moments happen.

Our Culture

Does this sound like you? If so, you’re probably one of us.

• You’re a pro, but love a good laugh
• You’re independent, but love to collaborate
• You have a heart for coaching and mentoring
• You’re insatiably curious
• You thrive in fast-paced environments
• You don’t mind a good debate backed by evidence to find the best ideas
• You love to take on ownerships and focus on results
• You’re able to see the best in people

The Role

As a Senior Front-End Software Engineer, you'll be responsible for designing and building scalable web applications using technologies such as ES6 and ReactJS. You have a track record in leadership and mentoring skills along with the willingness to work with engineers and non-engineers of various skill levels. Even though you’ll be focused on your team’s objectives, you’ll be collaborating with engineers across the Engineering department. Overall, you’ll live for the details to create sleek digital experiences.

Since all our product teams are self-reliant, at some point you will work on some features that require back-end work as well. The exact amount will vary depending on the projects your team undertakes. That said, prior experience as a back-end developer is not required and you can learn on the job.

We’re looking for a self-starter with the energy, drive, and determination to accomplish goals. If you are results-oriented with a high attention to detail and quality, read on!

Technical Requirements

• Expert in writing semantic and accessible HTML with clean and maintainable CSS
• Exceptional in JavaScript and DOM interaction
• Skilful with modern front-end frameworks and tools
• Extensive experience building large scale front-end applications
• Capable of translating detailed designs into dynamic components
• Prepared to take ownership of improvements and provide data-driven recommendations
• Excellent organizational, self-management and time management skills as well as project planning skills
• Strong code quality and experience with automated testing standards

In 6 months, you will have:

• Been on-boarded onto your team and have the insight of how to succeed in your role
• Understood why what we do is important and how your work directly impacts the world
• Gained basic domain expertise of your team’s products
• Joined your team in building out features and improved our codebase
• Had your voice heard in two quarterly planning cycles 
• Seen your work being used directly by thousands of people