Frontend Engineer, Web Developer

Rain is a venture-backed fintech with a mission to enable billions of people to reach financial freedom. Our first product gives employees instant access to their earned wages, enabling people to start their journey to financial success. Rain is the fastest-growing startup in the category and was incubated with QED Capital, a top fintech venture fund.

This pivotal role blends technical prowess in web development with a sharp eye for design aesthetics. You'll spearhead the creation and optimization of visually stunning websites and web applications that seamlessly align with our brand identity and elevate user experience.

As a key collaborator, you'll work hand-in-hand with design and marketing to bring creative concepts to life, partner with product managers to implement user-centric features, and engage with stakeholders to ensure our digital platforms meet business objectives. Your expertise will be instrumental in crafting intuitive interfaces and robust functionality that define our online presence.

Your work will directly impact how users interact with our brand, making you a crucial driver of our digital strategy and success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Web Development: Create fully functional, responsive websites and web applications that adhere to modern design principles and UI/UX best practices.
• Web Maintenance: Manage and execute ad-hoc requests for updates.
• Implement UI/UX Designs: Prep and translate design layouts and user interface elements into high-quality, interactive, and responsive web pages.
• Collaborate with Design and Marketing Teams: Work with designers to bring visual concepts to life and ensure that the final product aligns with the company's brand and user goals.
• Code Optimization & Performance: Ensure websites are optimized for performance, accessibility, and scalability, using best coding practices.
• Ensure Cross-Browser Compatibility: Test and ensure websites work seamlessly across all major browsers and devices.
• Maintain Design Consistency: Develop and maintain style guides and ensure that all digital assets align with the brand’s aesthetic and guidelines. 
• Stay Up-to-Date on Web Trends: Continuously stay informed on emerging design and development trends, tools, and techniques to ensure that your work is cutting-edge.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Front End Development Skills: Proficient in HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript (experience with frameworks like React, Vue, or Angular is a plus).
• Design Software Proficiency: Strong experience using design tools such as Figma, Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, XD), Sketch, or similar.
• UI/UX Design Knowledge: Understanding of modern user experience design, user flow, wireframing, and prototyping.
• Responsive Design Expertise: Proven experience designing and developing for mobile, tablet, and desktop with a mobile-first approach.
• Experience with CSS Frameworks: Familiarity with CSS frameworks like Bootstrap, Tailwind CSS, or Materialize.
• Basic Backend Knowledge: Understanding of backend technologies (e.g., Node.js, PHP) is a plus.
• Strong Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to solve technical and design challenges with creative solutions.
• Attention to Detail: An eye for clean, functional design, ensuring pixel-perfect accuracy and well-structured code.
• Version Control: Experience using Git for source code management and collaboration.
• Strong Communication Skills: Ability to explain design concepts and technical details to both technical and non-technical team members.
• Work hours: Ability to accommodate CT work schedule

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with CMS Platforms: Proficiency in building and customizing designs for content management systems (e.g., Webflow, WordPress, Shopify, or Drupal).
• Familiarity with Web Animation: Knowledge of CSS animations, JavaScript libraries (GSAP, Lottie), or other tools for creating interactive design elements.
• Understanding of SEO Principles: Ability to optimize website design and performance for search engine visibility.
• Knowledge of Web Accessibility: Familiarity with accessibility standards (WCAG) and tools to ensure websites are inclusive.
• Photography/Graphics Editing: Experience with basic photo editing, illustration, or icon design is a plus.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Web Development, Web Design, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• At least 3 years of experience as a Web Developer with a strong portfolio showcasing both development.

Who We Are:

Rain is filled with people with a deeply rooted passion for our mission, who embrace diversity throughout our global team, and grow personally and professionally. We own what we do and let data guide our actions while working quickly and adapting to new challenges everyday. 

As part of our dedication to the diversity of our workforce, Rain is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, ethnicity, gender, sex (including pregnancy), protected veteran status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any unlawful criterion existing under applicable federal, state, or local laws. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at [email protected].