Position: JavaScript Technical Lead (Passion.io)
Company: DAXX
Category: JavaScript
Experience required: 5y
English level: intermediate
Published: 2021-11-01T00:00:00+02:00

**Project description:**
PASSION.io helps people to make their dreams a reality by learning the skills from successful people. We call these successful people “experts” and by 2022, 30,000 experts will have helped 10,000,000 people. Our mission is to empower these experts to achieve that by providing the platform to turn skills into mobile apps and we give them everything they need to run a successful online business from concept to monthly payout. We are an international remote team with the majority of our business in the US.

You are an experienced full-stack software engineer with the vision to change the future of learning. Your mission will be to build ground-breaking products on bleeding edge technologies, that bring the Passion.io learning experience to the next level and to millions of people anytime, anywhere.

Our ideal candidate will have experience implementing JavaScript applications with an emphasis on optimization, API design and architecture.

If you are passionate about technology, constantly seeking to learn and improve your skill set, then you are the type of person we are looking for!

Responsibilities:
Develop and enhance our platform
Develop new user-facing features
Design and develop new  applications for various platforms
Be part of rapid prototyping new products beside our main platform
Develop specifications and designs for complex applications or modifying/maintaining complex existing applications
Perform code analysis, requirements analysis, identification of code metrics, system risk analysis and software reliability analysis
Performance tuning, improvement, balancing, usability, automation
You:
You know when to take charge and when to follow, you are proactive on client concerns and needs. You display good judgement and are able to make tough decisions. You are also willing to tell hard truths and give constructive feedback
You are punctual and responsive, and show up as a polished remote professional (zoom background, distraction-free space, good functioning equipment, adequate lighting)
You are a solutions-oriented expert with a client first mindset and demonstrate excellent service to build trust with clients
You are reliable to your colleagues and are able to give constructive feedback to your team members to help them improve service to build trust with clients
You thrive in a fast paced environment and can deliver quality work quickly and with grace
You are comfortable with ambiguity and change, flexible with ideas, and are able to set priorities in a changing environment
You approach work with genuine care and are a delight to work with
Requirements:
6+ years of experience (technical assessment will be required)
Degree in computer science, engineering, MIS, or related field would be an advantage
Extensive knowledge and understanding of JavaScript and Typescript
React knowledge is a must with a hands on portfolio of projects
Experience with JavaScript libraries (e.g. Apollo, React-spring)
Experience with Node.JS or other JavaScript Backend Technologies
Proficiency in browser rendering behavior and performance
Experience in front-end tools (e.g. Grunt and Gulp JS, Webpack)
English fluency, verbal and written
Professional, empathic, team player
Problem solver, proactive, go getter
Experience with SQL, PSQL or MongoDB, GraphQL would also be a plus
What you can expect from Passion.io:
Steep learning curve: Expect the steepest learning curve you have ever experienced – we are building a playground at passion.io to become the best version of ourselves. Meet and work with successful people worldwide to learn their success secrets.
Values-based company: Be part of an open, honest, creative, and results-driven environment where your opinion is highly valued. We want to change the world for the better by providing value to others.
High-growth environment: You will be part of a strongly growing company, with the opportunity to develop into a key contributor with crucial responsibilities.
Personal and professional development: You will tackle projects across departments and thereby gain an invaluable tool box for successfully tackling bigger and bigger challenges.
Autonomy / entrepreneurial work-style: You will only be measured by the results you produce and are in the driver’s seat, with full flexibility.
Remoteness and flexibility: You will join our truly international remote team from over 10 nationalities and work from anywhere you wish
Daxx offers:
Direct cooperation with the customer
Dedicated HR / Client Manager
Regular performance reviews
Competitive salary, medical insurance, 20 working vacation days
In-person team building events/ vacations a few times per year where we cover flights, accommodation, and fun
Equipment budget
The opportunity for personal and professional development
A fast-paced yet fun, young, and growth orientated team that is also professional in haxball
A fully remote working environment, with full flexibility and freedom to work on your own schedule (within reason)
No micro-management (we treat you like an entrepreneur)