Frontend developer

Xsolla
Worldwide Remote
Remote

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for frontend developers who build and maintain complex email templates and contribute to product architecture, with a focus on JavaScript/TypeScript and a collaborative work environment in Russia.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 4+ years of experience in JavaScript/TypeScript and a background in email template development
    — “4+ years of experience”
  • Individuals who have worked with Node.js, Express, and JSON Schema in commercial projects
    — “Solid Node.js skills: Express, working with queues, JSON Schema or similar input”
  • Professionals with a track record of writing autotests and ensuring product stability
    — “Writing autotests, Ensure the product runs smoothly and work to improve stability”

Things to consider

  • The role requires commercial experience with email templates, not just general frontend development
    — “Commercial experience with email template markup”
  • Collaboration with design teams is expected, indicating a need for cross-functional interaction
    — “Participate in design and improvement of designs”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with responsive email design and handling Outlook/Gmail limitations
    — “understanding of Outlook and Gmail limitations”
  • Emphasize contributions to product architecture and prototyping in prior roles
    — “Improve current architecture, participate in design and prototyping”
  • Demonstrate strong communication and teamwork through specific examples in your resume
    — “Excellent communication and teamwork abilities”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • Develop and maintain product functionality
  • Participate in design and improvement of designs
  • Ensure product stability
Typical background
4+ years of experience in frontend developmentExperience with JavaScript and TypeScript

Skills & requirements

Required

JavaScriptTypeScriptNode.jsHandlebarsSCSSVersion Control SystemsProblem-solvingCommunicationTeamwork

Preferred

Foundation For EmailsPaniniGulpDockerKubernetes

Stack & domain

JavaScriptTypeScriptNode.jsExpressJSON SchemaHandlebarsSCSSVersion Control SystemsAutotestsDockerKubernetesProblem-solvingCommunicationTeamworkAttention To DetailVideo Game IndustryCommerceEmail Template MarkupWeb Development

About the role

Original posting from Xsolla via Lever

Xsolla is a global commerce company with robust tools and services to help developers solve the inherent challenges of the video game industry. From indie to AAA, companies partner with Xsolla to help them fund, distribute, market, and monetize their games. Grounded in the belief in the future of video games, Xsolla is resolute in the mission to bring opportunities together, and continually make new resources available to creators. Headquartered and incorporated in Los Angeles, California, Xsolla operates as the merchant of record and has helped over 1,500+ game developers to reach more players and grow their businesses around the world. With more paths to profits and ways to win, developers have all the things needed to enjoy the game.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Develop the functionality of our products and maintain it
  • Develop new modules and components
  • Improve current architecture, participate in design and prototyping
  • Writing autotests
  • Participate in testing of task
  • Participate in design and improvement of designs
  • Ensure the product runs smoothly and work to improve stability

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Great experience in JavaScript + TS.
  • Commercial experience with email template markup: table-based layout, inline styles, responsive design within a fixed-width container, understanding of Outlook and Gmail limitations
  • Solid Node.js skills: Express, working with queues, JSON Schema or similar input
  • Experience with Handlebars or another logic-based templating engine, SCSS.
  • Experience with version control systems.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced and collaborative environment.
  • 4+ years of experience

NICE TO HAVE:

  • Foundation for Emails (Inky), Panini, Gulp
  • Cross-client testing in Litmus or Email on Acid
  • Docker, Kubernetes at the level of running locally and reading configs

The duties and responsibilities of this position may evolve over time to support the organization’s goals and individual growth. This job description is intended to outline the general nature and level of work being performed and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required. By submitting your application, you consent to Xsolla conducting background checks, where permitted by law, after the final interview stage. All checks will comply with local regulations, and your information will be handled confidentially. Xsolla takes your privacy seriously and will not sell or externally distribute any personal data received during the hiring process. In accordance with applicable data protection laws, Xsolla is committed to protecting your personal information and respecting your privacy.

For any inquiries related to data privacy, please contact: careers@xsolla.com

Explore more opportunities at: https://xsolla.com/careers

Source: Xsolla careers (Lever)

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