Front-End Developer
About Hyphen
We are (re-)building the infrastructure and operating model of how cross-functional teams work together, to tackle the most challenging problems of tomorrow. To achieve this ambition, we are looking for a medium-weight Front-End Developer with a creative and entrepreneurial mind to join our team.
Hyphen is the leading global expertise partner that connects our clients – which include governments, top-tier consulting firms, and coveted investment funds – to world-class experts and specialists. Our own team members hail from leading technology companies, Nordic designers, top-tier consulting firms in New York, high-impact missions in Myanmar, and everything in-between. We formed Hyphen armed with curiosity, the ambition to solve the most intriguing problems, and the conviction that work in the 21st century requires a new modus operandi.
Our goal is to connect expertise, determination, and strategic insight to solve the challenges of tomorrow through meaningful projects, enduring personal relationships, flexible ways of work, and cutting-edge technology.
Given our rapid growth and expanded client footprint across Europe and the Middle East, we are now looking for new team members from various backgrounds to fill key positions that are crucial to our future success. It’s a chance to join a growing company that allows new joiners to shape the direction and the way we conduct our business.
Front-End Developer (80% & remote)
We are looking for a creative, entrepreneurial, and diligent front-end developer to help us to develop and optimize our website’s functionality and aesthetic. The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of web design and front-end development, with proficient skills in PHP and WordPress. As a front-end developer, you will work closely with our design and IT team to translate design concepts into functional and responsive web solutions. You will also be responsible for maintaining and updating existing websites, as well as troubleshooting any issues that may arise.
What you will achieve
- Design and develop visually appealing and user-friendly websites and web application in line with Hyphen’s design guidelines.
- Work collaboratively with the design and IT team to ensure design concepts are delivered in line with the concept.
- Look for ways to evolve the user experience in the form of smart design solutions and new user interactions.
- Maintain and update the existing WordPress website.
- Troubleshoot and resolve any issues that may arise.
Ideal skills and characteristics
- A bachelor’s degree in computer science, web design, or a related field.
- A minimum of two years of experience working in a professional design environment.
- Proficient skills in PHP, WordPress and MySQL.
- Proficiency in HTML, CSS, SCSS, JavaScript and common libraries.
- A good knowledge of Microsoft Office 365.
- Familiarity with Github.
- Strong background in front-end design and development.
- Knowledge of current web technologies and best practices.
- Experience with responsive design and mobile development.
- Ability to work with an interdisciplinary team to produce high-quality code that meets the highest standards and stakeholders’ needs.
- Good communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
- A curious and open mind with a kind spirit.
- Interest to work in a start-up environment.
- Fluency in English and proficiency in any other language is a plus.
Optional requirements
- Experience with design tools such as Adobe Creative Suite and Figma.
- Have a good pair of eyes to see what good design is, especially when it comes to web typography.
- A good understanding of frameworks such as React, Angular, or Vue.
- Knowledge of performance optimization techniques, accessibility, and usability best practices.
- Familiarity and experience with Three.js, GSAP and Python.
What we offer
- Flexible working location and working hours.
- Competitive salary package (base salary, individual and team bonuses, and an employee stock option program) and technology allowance.
- Regular co-working weeks with the team.
- Generous holiday allowance and maternity/paternity leave policy.
- Access to coaching and mental health services (via our partner likeminded).
- Mentorship program and growth packages.
At Hyphen, we believe that a diverse workforce allows us to be more innovative, more creative and get better results. This means that when we are recruiting, we actively seek to reach a diverse pool of candidates. It also means that we are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that potential employees may need to be successful.
We are striving to improve the future of work for our own A-team, as well as our contractors and clients, and we are looking for elite talent from all walks of life to help our remote-first team keep pushing.
Creating a better and more meaningful way of working requires smart, ambitious and motivated people so if that sounds like you, Hyphen could be the perfect place for you.
No, we pride ourselves on being open to candidates from all fields and from around the globe. We believe that variety can make us stronger by broadening our range of expertise, experience and ideas.
Hyphen is an entirely remote company, and we are happy to let most people build their work schedules around their lives within reason. Most of our team works in Europe but we also have colleagues in the Middle East and the USA so we can be adaptable.
At present, we do not offer internships or apprenticeships, but this may change in the future so please follow us on LinkedIn and keep checking our website. Alternatively, if you think you can make an impact right away, feel free to send in a speculative application.
A degree is not a necessity, though it helps. Some key things we look for are a desire to learn new skills, the ability to think critically and solve problems, a strong work ethic, and an entrepreneurial mindset. If you can demonstrate these traits, you might be suitable for Hyphen.
We are keen to make sure we find exactly the right people to join our small team and so are very thorough. The length of time it will take to complete the process depends on the number of steps, which varies for different roles, but we will endeavour to make it as quick as possible.
Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unfortunately unable to provide individual feedback at the initial stage of the process. However, should you progress to the interview stages, you will have the option of requesting feedback on your performance.
We do not recruit many people but if you really think you might be a good fit for us, you can send us your CV/resume and a covering letter explaining why you want to join Hyphen to candidates@hyphen.com and we will get back to you if we think you might be right for us.
We appreciate that this will be something that many people have not come across before, so we strongly advise that you review at least some of the following websites and sources to prepare.
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Please email to candidates@hyphen.group and one of our team will get back to you to help you with your queries.
