Job Description

Position Overview

• Location Type: Hybrid (Mountain View, CA; New York City; Seattle)
• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary: Not specified

NewsBreak is redefining the way users interact with local news and their communities. By bridging local users, local content creators, and local businesses, our mission is to foster safer, more vibrant, and authentically connected lives. Through robust collaborations with thousands of local publishers and businesses across the nation, NewsBreak is revolutionizing how a new wave of readers access and engage with essential, locally sourced content & information. Since our inception in 2015, our trajectory has been nothing short of remarkable. We proudly stand as the nation’s premier local news app. As a Series-C unicorn startup, our headquarter nestles in the tech hub of Mountain View, California, with other offices in New York City and Seattle. For more information, visit www.newsbreak.com/about.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain responsive web applications using Next.js, Typescript and React.
• Implement state management solutions using Redux.
• Collaborate with UI/UX designers to translate design mockups into functional front-end code.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging technologies and apply them to operations and activities.
• Integrate data from various back-end services and databases.
• Gather and refine specifications and requirements based on technical needs.
• Stay plugged into emerging technologies/industry trends and apply them into operations and activities.
• Cooperate with web designers to match visual design intent.

Requirements

• JavaScript Proficiency: Strong proficiency in JavaScript, including modern ECMAScript features.
• TypeScript: Proficient in TypeScript for enhanced code quality and maintainability.
• React & Next.js: Experience with Next.js, React, and Redux for building dynamic user interfaces.
• Tailwind CSS: Proficient in Tailwind CSS to create responsive and aesthetically pleasing designs.
• HTML & CSS: Solid understanding of HTML and CSS for effective web development.
• UI/UX Understanding: Familiarity with UI/UX design tools, with the ability to translate designs into functional front-end code.
• Testing: Experience with front-end testing tools and methodologies, including unit and integration testing.
• Node.js (Basic): Basic understanding of Node.js and experience writing server-side code for API layers.
• Version Control: Knowledge of version control systems, particularly Git, for collaborative development.
• Problem-Solving: Excellent problem-solving skills and keen attention to detail.
• Communication: Strong communication skills with the ability to thrive in a team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional CSS Frameworks/Preprocessors: Familiarity with additional CSS frameworks or preprocessors to enhance styling capabilities.
• Accessibility: Knowledge of accessibility standards and best practices to ensure inclusive design.
• Agile Development: Experience with agile development methodologies.