Frontend Engineer
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Frontend Engineer: Wishlink About Wishlink Wishlink is on a mission to revolutionize the creator economy and redefine how people shop. We're all about providing every user with a highly personalized shopping experience guided by creators, so they can find exactly what they want, in a very short time, while improving their online shopping experience severalfold. We are shaping a new era at the intersection of two of the most prominent aspects of the internet- e-commerce and social media . Team and Investors We’re 3 founders, Chandan, Shaurya, and Divyansh, with a shared passion to solve real-world problems at scale and consume content for hours (XD). We started Wishlink in January 2022 when we discovered products on social media that we wanted to buy but could not (in some cases, actually did)! We are based out of Gurugram. We have recently raised a series A round of $7M, led by Fundamentum & Elevation Capital . Why Join Us? Exciting Problem The way people shop online is changing. Users are tired of spending hours browsing humongous catalogs on eCommerce marketplaces just to find a single piece of apparel they like. They need curation, and they need trusted reviews - which is what Wishlink is bringing with the help of content creators. Wishlink is at the forefront of this change, enabling users to shop in an easier and more exciting way. Immense Scale In just 2 years of existence, Wishlink is used by over 800k users daily to discover and shop products online. This number has grown over 3x in the last 4 months. Stellar Team Wishlink is all about its people. Our business and engineering teams are young and energetic, come from stellar backgrounds, and are dedicated towards a common goal. Also, we have a LOT of fun! Growth Opportunity We have grown remarkably in the last 4 months and are doing a monthly GMV of over Rs. 150cr. We are working with over 10,000 content creators and 250+ brands and eCommerce marketplaces including Amazon, Flipkart, Myntra, Nykaa, Ajio, H&M, Savana (Urbanic), Only, Vero Moda, Libas, Aurelia, Mama Earth, and many more. Wishlink presents an exciting opportunity for you to contribute to and grow within the creator-enabled eCommerce space, have the chance to work at an emerging consumer-tech startup and be an integral part of this dynamic journey. What would you be doing?
- Watch Reels and YouTube videos every day & level up on your fashion sense!
- Gather and understand requirements for new product features
- Define system design and functionality to be implemented to deliver said feature
- Break down large tasks into small chunks and execute them promptly
- Write maintainable and scalable code, and know when to trade code quality for faster delivery
- Communicate with both technical and non-technical teams to identify and solve roadblocks in advance.
- Suggest 10x improvements in the current product which technology can enable
- Solve new business problems using technology every day
- Business-oriented problem-solving mindset
- Willing to work in a fast-paced startup environment and follow Agile practices
- 3+ years of professional experience in building mobile applications
- Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience in developing and deploying applications using frontend technologies (preferably in react js, react native)
- Familiar with REST API design principles
- Proficient in using Linux-based systems (any of Ubuntu/CentOS/MacOS/etc) and bash
- Proficient and experienced in using Git for collaborative development
- Aware of common design patterns, good coding, and documentation practices
- Experience with Python is preferred
- Above everything, willing to learn continuously and keep improving
- Competitive Salary, Generous ESOPs, and Relocation Bonus
- Learning & Development Programs with a Dedicated Budget
- Company sponsored newsletters and books
- ChatGPT Subscription
- Regular Team Outings
- Discounted Health Plans & Gym Memberships
- Industry insights on growing your social media if you are a (aspiring) creator
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