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Frontend Engineer

ether.fi

ether.fi

Software Engineering
George Town, Cayman Islands
Posted on Tuesday, April 16, 2024
About Us:
ether.fi is a rapidly growing Ethereum liquid staking protocol where stakeholders retain control of their assets. The company is just a year in with a thriving community and a TVL of $6B+. We are on a broader mission to help onboard the next billion users to crypto. Protocol information can be found here.
Position Overview:
As a highly skilled Frontend Engineer with a strong background in blockchain and frontend technologies you will be a key component of the ether.fi team. The ideal candidate will be an expert in TypeScript, React, Next.js, and possess extensive experience in building decentralized applications (DApps), interacting with subgraphs, and smart contracts. This role requires a deep understanding of the Ethereum blockchain ecosystem and a passion for creating user-friendly, highly interactive web applications. This is a hybrid role with the expectation that the team comes in 3 days per week, minimum.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, and maintain highly responsive, visually appealing web applications using TypeScript, React, and Next.js.
  • Build and integrate front-end interfaces for decentralized applications (DApps) that interact efficiently with smart contracts and blockchain networks.
  • Work closely with blockchain developers to integrate subgraphs for querying blockchain data efficiently.
  • Implement web3 technologies to enable blockchain functionalities such as transactions, wallet connections, and smart contract interactions within the DApps.
  • Ensure application performance, quality, and responsiveness, while maintaining code integrity and organization.
  • Collaborate with the product team to design and develop new features that enhance user experience and engagement.
  • Stay up-to-date with emerging trends in blockchain technology, frontend development, and security practices to continuously improve the product.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Strong proficiency in TypeScript, React, and Next.js with at least 3 years of experience in frontend development.
  • Demonstrated experience in building decentralized applications (DApps), interacting with subgraphs, and smart contracts.
  • Solid understanding of Ethereum blockchain, smart contracts, ERC standards, and the decentralized web.
  • Experience with viem, wagmi, web3.js, ethers.js, or similar libraries for blockchain interactions.
  • Familiarity with frontend development tools and processes, including Git, CI/CD pipelines, and automated testing frameworks.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to articulate technical concepts clearly and concisely.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and equity offerings.
  • Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology and a brilliant team.
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
  • Collaborative and inclusive work culture.
  • Exciting company events and team-building off-sites.
  • Option to take a part of your salary as ETH