Software Engineer I - Frontend

The Opportunity:
We are seeking a talented Software Engineer to join a team of passionate engineers that are tasked with the unique opportunity to build next-generation platforms that will pave the path for many other teams at Ookla to follow. This team manages Ookla’s flagship enterprise products, the most prominent of which provides a whole new way to combine data from different sources to visualize, analyze, and inspire real-world action to improve connectivity, and is a centerpiece in Ookla’s strategy to bring connectivity insights to a wide array of industries and geographies. The modern era has made telecommunications essential to daily life. While our target markets are government entities that are striving to invest and improve broadband access and performance in their jurisdictions along with network operators that are seeking to maximize their revenue opportunities through thoughtful investments in their network, there are many potential customers that could benefit from our products and services.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and maintain robust and scalable web applications using React, Redux (RTK Toolkit), and Vite
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop and implement new features and functionalities for our data visualization platforms and portals
Write clean, maintainable, and efficient code and adhere to best practices in software development
Conduct code reviews, debugging, and troubleshooting to ensure the quality of the codebase
Help develop, maintain and test RESTful APIs for data processing and handling
Participate in agile development methodologies and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
Troubleshoot and resolve complex software issues, identifying and implementing solutions in a timely manner
Eye for detail and knack for noticing and perfecting subtle interactions and fine points that impact user experience
Harness AI tooling for speeding up development while still emphasizing human oversight
Stay up-to-date with emerging trends and technologies in full-stack web development and apply them to our stack
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