About Us:

Short Story is an award winning, technology-powered retailer dedicated to petite women 5'4" and under. Our mission is to create a seamless shopping experience for millions of petite women so they can dress with effortless confidence. As a fast-growing startup, we're revolutionizing retail with a data-driven learning system that leverages customer feedback to create exceptional, tailored products. We've been recognized by top publications like Forbes, Fortune and are backed by top institutional investors who share our vision of building the world's next great consumer brand.

At Short Story, we celebrate petiteness, boldness, and modern womanhood. Our culture combines an insatiable hunger for data, an unwavering commitment to creating superior products, and a hustle startup mentality. We have a strong sense of urgency. Since 2019, we've cultivated a team of dedicated problem solvers and fashion enthusiasts. We're excited for you to join us on this exhilarating journey.

About Short Story:

Short Story is a fast-growing startup creating the premier personal styling service for petite women.. We are looking for talented and experienced Frontend Engineers to join our engineering team. In this role, you will play a crucial part in designing, developing, and maintaining our frontend systems, ensuring responsiveness, standardization, and rapid iteration. Some areas you will be responsible for include:

Customer Portal (account management, preferences, checkout workflows)
Warehouse management system
Order management system
Our proprietary styling system

What You’ll Do:

Develop and maintain high-quality and responsive web applications using NextJS, ReactJS, and React-Query
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including designers, product managers, and backend engineers, to understand requirements and deliver end-to-end solutions
A/B Test various designs to optimize user experience
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior developers and interns, promoting best practices and fostering a culture of continuous learning
Actively participate in code reviews, ensuring code quality, maintainability, and adherence to coding standards
Implement designs using Tailwind CSS, ensuring compatibility across various devices and browsers
Deploy and manage applications on Netlify, ensuring smooth and reliable deployments
Work closely with designers, using Figma to translate design mockups into pixel-perfect, interactive user interfaces

What We Are Looking For:

5+ years of professional experience in frontend development using ReactJS and related technologies
Strong proficiency in JavaScript, HTML, and CSS, with a deep understanding of modern web standards and best practices
Extensive experience with NextJS, ReactJS, Typescript, and a proven track record of building scalable and maintainable applications
Familiarity with Tailwind CSS and experience in creating responsive and visually appealing user interfaces
Solid understanding of Git, Github, and experience with collaborative development workflows
Experience with CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes, preferably using Github Actions and Netlify
Ability to work with Figma and translate design mockups into functional web components

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of server-side rendering (SSR) and static site generation (SSG) techniques
Experience with testing frameworks such as Jest, React Testing Library, or Cypress
Contributions to open-source projects or personal projects showcasing your frontend development skills

What We Offer:

Remote work in North America (US, Canada, Mexico)
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package + 4 weeks paid vacation
The chance to work on challenging problems and make a significant impact on our platform and users
Opportunities for professional growth and development
Collaborative and inclusive work environment

If you are a self-motivated Frontend Engineer who thrives in a fast-paced startup environment and is passionate about building beautiful and smooth user experiences, we would love to hear from you. Join us at Short Story and be part of a talented team that is shaping the future of wardrobe-as-a-service!

To apply, please submit your resume highlighting your relevant experience!

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