Junior Frontend Software Engineer, MyLexia

Job Overview:

We are seeking a passionate junior frontend engineer who enjoys building and maintaining single page applications to support the increasing number of educators using Lexia’s products.

In this role you will be responsible for assisting in the design and development of frontend reports, components, and tools for the myLexia suite of applications. You will work closely with designers, product managers, and senior engineers to implement new features and help modernize myLexia, with a focus on migrating from AngularJS to the latest version of Angular.

The ideal candidate will be an early-career engineer looking to take the next step in their career. This role will provide many opportunities to learn new tools, be a part of impactful projects, and work closely with senior engineers.

Location:

This position is a fully remote position within the USA (EST schedule preferred).

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop new views and reports for the myLexia suite of applications using Angular and Typescript.
• Contribute to the ongoing effort to migrate the myLexia application from AngularJS to the latest version of Angular.
• Work closely with the product and design teams to understand specifications and plan development work.
• Play an active role in team development processes including standup, planning, code review, and task refinement.
• Actively learn new tools and technologies to expand your knowledge and broaden your impact.

Job Requirements:

• 2+ years of professional experience developing web applications.
• Familiarity with at least one Javascript framework (such as Angular, React, or Vue).
• Experience building and maintaining Single Page Applications (SPAs).
• Experience with modern build tools (webpack, npm, vite, yarn, grunt).
• Good understanding of HTML, CSS, and Javascript.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).

Desired Skills & Qualifications:

• Familiarity with Angular and/or Typescript.
• Experience working with a frontend component library.
• Experience with one or more backend languages, such as PHP, Java, C#, or Python.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to learn.
• BS degree in Computer Science or equivalent work experience.

The Bottom Line?

If you are an up-and-coming software engineer with strong fundamentals and a desire to grow professionally while making a difference in the lives of students across the globe, then contact us.

To learn more about our organization and the exciting work we do, visit https://www.lexialearning.com/.

Remote First Work Environment 

Our Remote First approach gives employees the flexibility and trust they need to effectively balance work with life. It creates a culture in which all employees are valued and where success is measured in results. It allows us to work collaboratively, inclusively and for greater positive impact, regardless of our individual locations.

If you will be working remotely, either occasionally or on a permanent basis, you must have a reliable internet connection through a cable or fiber-optic broadband service with minimum speeds of 10 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload.

The successful candidate will be expected to actively participate in video-based interviews during the recruiting process and ongoing virtual meetings with their camera on, as part of their role.

As part of our Remote-First benefits, Cambium offers reimbursement to help cover the cost of setting up your home or remote office.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

We are dedicated to fostering a culture that celebrates unique backgrounds, ideas, and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender, gender identity/expression, or sexual orientation), national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or genetic information (including family medical history).

We will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.  You may request an accommodation during the recruiting process with your Talent Acquisition team member.