Software Engineer

Wink, Inc. is a data intelligence leader in the life and annuity insurance industry. We are committed to modernizing our applications and providing our customers with efficient, data-driven insights. We’re seeking a talented and motivated Frontend Software Engineer to join our highly collaborative team.As a Full Stack / Frontend Software Engineer, you’ll play a key role in developing and enhancing the UI architecture of our applications. The ideal candidate will have complete, end-to-end ownership of projects, experience building products across the stack, and a firm understanding of Javascript / Typescript server-side frameworks, APIs, and databases like MySQL and SQL Server.Workplace Type - Remote: This position is primarily remote, with occasional in-person meetings for team collaboration and project planning in our offices in Des Moines, IA.Responsibilities:Frontend Development: Design and implement responsive user interfaces with modern JavaScript frameworks, primarily SvelteKit, as we transition our legacy applications to a more efficient and scalable platform.UI Architecture: Contribute to frontend architecture decisions that align with our business goals, improving performance, maintainability, and user experience.Database Interaction: Use server-side Javascript / Typescript framework and connect with SQL databases to retrieve and manipulate data as needed.Code Quality: Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code, following best practices and contributing to code reviews.Problem Solving: Troubleshoot, debug, and optimize application performance to ensure a smooth user experience.Team Collaboration: Work in a cross-functional team environment with designers and other engineers to deliver high-quality features and improvements.Requirements:Experience in Frontend Development: 3+ years of experience with modern JavaScript frameworks like Svelte, Vue, or React, with a focus on creating responsive and accessible UI components.Knowledge of Server-Side Frameworks: Familiarity with server-side frameworks such as SvelteKit, NuxtJS, NextJS, Remix, for integrating frontend applications with backend services.Frontend Architecture: Experience in building functional and effective platforms, with a focus on frontend architecture and design best practices.Fluency in Core Web Technologies: Strong proficiency in JavaScript, HTML, and CSS, with a solid understanding of responsive and accessible design principles and accessibility.Database Querying: Basic to intermediate experience in querying MySQL databases, with a clear understanding of how to retrieve and present data efficiently within a frontend environment.API Integration: Experience in designing and integrating RESTful APIs for seamless frontend-backend communication.Debugging and Optimization: Excellent debugging and optimization skills, ensuring high performance and efficient resource use across different devices.UI/UX Mindset: Appreciation for good UI/UX principles, and experience working closely with designers to bring mockups to life.Version Control: Proficient with Git for version control and collaboration.Lean/Agile Development: Experience working in a lean/agile development environment, especially with distributed or remote teams.Communication and Organizational Skills: Excellent communication and teamwork skills; self-motivated and adaptable in a mostly remote work environment.Benefits:Competitive salary within the range of $80,000 - $100,000 per year.Flexible hybrid/remote work environment with limited in-person requirements.Health, dental, and vision insurance.Paid time off and company holidays.Opportunities for professional growth and development.