Job Description
Frontend Developer at Cro Metrics
Remote
The Frontend Developer/Engineer
We are seeking a Frontend Developer/Engineer to fill the specialized role of Experiment Engineer. An Experiment Engineer manufactures HTML, SCSS, and JavaScript code to run on top of client websites that alter the experience of the site in an effort to improve the conversion rates of key performance metrics. They are comfortable working across a variety of different front-end frameworks and libraries as well as APIs. They must also be comfortable working to validate concepts by choosing the cheapest route to MVP versus over-engineering any particular task. They are familiar with CRO platforms such as Optimizely, Convert, VWO, and Google Optimize.
Responsibilities include:
Develops efficient and robust experimentation code using HTML, SCSS, and JavaScript which is injected on top of existing client sites via experimentation software such as Optimizely, Convert, and VWO.
Engages as a technical consultant, providing web development expertise and insights, on internal and client-facing video calls.
Communicates thoroughly and sets clear expectations with Project Managers, Quality Assurance Analysts, and clients.
Offers ideas and provides feedback to help grow and scale Cro Metrics as a business.
Qualifications & Experience:
This is a high communication role, and while no specific experience is required, you must be capable of learning new technical concepts quickly, regularly, and be able to communicate with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
2+ years of experience writing HTML, SCSS, and JavaScript in a professional environment.
Critical thinking — You can analyze a problem, craft a solution, and love iterating on your own processes. Every experiment is unique and has a different set of challenges so we often find ourselves in uncharted waters.
Attention to detail — You have high attention to visual detail, can interpret specifications, can communicate detailed instructions, and leave no edge case unattended.
Updates internal documentation to help ensure site caveats and learnings are available and disseminated to peers.
Proficiency with Google Suite (Gmail, calendars, spreadsheets, etc).
Nice-to-haves:
Experience with A/B/n tests or with leading testing platforms such as Optimizely, Convert, VWO, etc.
Experience with Jira, Confluence, Slack, and Zoom.
- Experience or knowledge of Typescript
Has worked professionally in eCommerce or web development, especially modern frameworks (Shopify, WordPress, etc.) and libraries (React, Angular, etc).
Computer Science degree or professional experience in back-end development.
Experience working fully remotely.
Knowledge of User Experience concepts.
Knowledge of Agile concepts.
Agency experience.