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Web Engineer

Curve

Curve

London, UK · Remote
Posted on Monday, July 15, 2024

Web Engineer

  • Platform Engineering
  • Hybrid (London)
  • Level 4 (Shape)
  • Permanent

Description

Curve was founded with a rebellious spirit, and a lofty vision; to truly simplify your finances, so you can focus on what matters most in life.

That’s why Curve puts your finances simply at your fingertips, so you can make smart choices on how to spend, send, see and save your money. We help you control your financial life, so you can go out and live the life you want to live.

With Curve you can spend from all your accounts, track spend behaviour and provide insights, and security to protect you from fraud. For the first time giving you bright insights and control of all your money in one beautiful place.

We’re developing a ground-breaking product with our customers at the core. Our user base is growing rapidly and we have exceptional metrics. We have funding from the leading names in tech investment, and a visionary leadership team who wants everyone who joins this remarkable adventure, to have the autonomy to masterfully develop their expertise.

Welcome to Curve. On a mission to help you live inspired.

At Curve, we obsess about our customers through innovating and working iteratively to solve problems in the world of money that aren’t being tackled by conventional banking.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Web Developer to join our team at Curve.com. As a Web Developer, you will be responsible for maintaining and enhancing our website by transforming page designs into functional HTML/CSS/JavaScript pages and templates. Your role will also involve working with ButterCMS and ensuring the seamless deployment of the website.

Key Accountabilities:

  • Front-end Development: Collaborate with the growth and design team to translate page designs into pixel-perfect and responsive HTML/CSS/JavaScript pages. Implement interactive elements and animations to enhance user experience.
  • Website Maintenance: Regularly update and optimise website content, fix any bugs or issues, and ensure smooth functionality across different browsers and devices.
  • Integration with a CMS: Work closely with the content team to integrate CMS content into the website, enabling seamless content management and dynamic updates.
  • Deployment and Testing: Through a source controlled CI/CD stack deploy the website to staging and production environments, conducting thorough testing to identify and resolve any issues, and ensure a smooth and error-free user experience.
  • Performance Optimization: Optimise website performance by minifying code, optimising images, and implementing caching techniques to improve loading times and overall user experience.
  • Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with the design, growth, and engineering teams to understand requirements, provide technical insights, and contribute to the overall success of the website.
  • Leading the best way to build and release features to meet the expected impact.
  • Providing the technical design, standards and good practices for the team and ensuring that these are followed.
  • Ensuring quality, scalability and reliability of the features that are developed.

Skills & Experience:

  • Proficiency in HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, with a strong understanding of modern web development techniques and best practices, including React.
  • Experience with server-side Javascript and GraphQL is a bonus.
  • Experience with turning page designs into functional templates and pages, ensuring pixel-perfect rendering and responsiveness.
  • Familiarity with ButterCMS or similar content management systems, including integration, configuration, and content manipulation.
  • Solid knowledge of cross-browser compatibility, responsive design, and accessibility standards.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to debug and fix front-end issues.
  • Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and deployment processes.
  • Knowledge of performance optimization techniques to deliver fast and efficient web experiences.
  • Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills to effectively work with cross-functional teams.
  • Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
  • Understanding of SOLID Principles and Design Patterns.
  • A genuine interest in working in a fast paced startup and ideally Fintech.
  • Ability to diagnose problems at any level (Client, Hosting Service, HTTP/Network).

Benefits:

  • 25 days plus bank holidays
  • Bonus days off for Learning & Development, Mental Wellbeing, Birthday, Moving House & Christmas
  • Working abroad policy (up to 60 calendar days per year)
  • Bupa Health Insurance (YuLife)
  • Life insurance powered by AIG (5x Annual Salary)
  • Pension Scheme powered by “People’s Pension” (4% Matched)
  • EAP (Mental health & wellbeing support, Life coach, Career coach)
  • 24/7 GP access (Smart Health via YuLife)
  • Annual subscriptions to Meditopia & FIIT for your mind and body (via YuLife)
  • Discounted shopping vouchers (via YuLife)
  • Enhanced parental leave
  • Ride to work scheme & Season ticket loan
  • Electric car scheme
  • Six nights of Night Nanny for new parents
  • Free Curve Metal subscription for you and your +1