Software Engineer

Zip Co is a global 'Buy Now, Pay Later' company that provides simpler and fairer payment solutions. They are seeking a Software Engineer to leverage frontend development expertise to design scalable and secure systems, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and enhance their checkout product.

Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the development, support, and optimization of engineering solutions to reduce complexity and improve system performance
• Help foster a high-performance culture by sharing knowledge and promoting best practices within the team
• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product management, design, quality assurance, and backend engineering to align front-end development efforts with broader company goals and strategies
• Work on initiatives to explore and implement new technologies, tools, and best practices that can enhance our front-end development process and keep us at the forefront of industry advancements
• Implement solutions that integrate effortlessly into various merchant checkout flows, simplifying the integration process for our partners while maintaining high standards of functionality and performance
• Maintains robust security measures to protect our web applications from common vulnerabilities and threats, ensuring the safety and privacy of our users’ data
• Develop secure, scalable code that supports thousands of concurrent users while ensuring high reliability and performance
• Utilize data and analytics to inform decisions, optimize performance, and measure the impact of new features and improvements on user satisfaction and business outcomes
• Contribute to quick iterations and troubleshooting in a collaborative, team-focused environment
• Engage in a blameless culture, focusing on continuous improvement through process and technology enhancements
• Participate in planning sessions, contribute to feature design, and provide input during daily stand-ups to ensure smooth project delivery
• Work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where priorities may shift frequently; adapt and respond to changes while maintaining productivity
• Demonstrated use of AI in the performance of your role
• Help create and maintain a positive, inclusive team culture that aligns with the company’s mission, vision, and values

Requirements:

• At least 5 years of demonstrated professional experience in the front-end software engineering space
• Experience with front-end technologies such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks/libraries including React
• Strong frontend (React, TypeScript, CSS, Next.js) development expertise
• Ability to collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to build secure, scalable, and reliable applications in a fast-paced, agile environment
• Proactive with a focus on getting things done, strong attention to detail and ability to produce high quality work within set deadlines
• Knowledge of web security best practices and common vulnerabilities
• Experience with front-end build tools and version control systems (e.g., Webpack, Git)
• Demonstrated use of AI in the performance of your role
• Ability to foster strong relationships, contribute to cross-functional projects, and align with our commitment to delivering seamless merchant experiences