Esper Looking for Frontend Software Engineer at United States Full Time

Esper was founded in 2018 with the mission to empower dynamic and responsive policymaking in government. Esper’s goal is to align existing data, stakeholders and public policy goals to streamline the policymaking process at all levels of Government. We imagine a world where policymaking is driven by data and insights from all stakeholders and we are transforming traditional bureaucracy into a dynamic and flexible system that encourages innovation and collaboration.

Esper is looking for an experienced Frontend Engineer (React) to help drive this mission forward.

As a Frontend Engineer, you will be responsible for building and maintaining features and business logic for our applications. The ideal candidate for this position will have at least 3-5 years of experience in frontend React development.

In this role, you will collaborate closely with designers, product managers, and frontend engineers to deliver high-quality and well-designed user experiences. You should be comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, and able to quickly adapt to changing requirements and priorities.

What you’ll do:

• Design, develop, test, and maintain multiple React applications, libraries, and plugins
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented and tested code
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and deliver high-quality products
• Continuously improve the performance, reliability, and security of our applicationsImprove and simply frontend testing methodologiesMentor more junior engineers on frontend best practices and code quality
• Stay up-to-date with the latest frontend technologies and best practices

What we’re looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent work experience
• At least 3-5 years of experience in frontend development
• Experience with React and Typescript
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail and ability to deliver high-quality work under tight deadlines
• You are a self-starter with a passion for building great user experiences
• You understand the software development processes. You understand that software quality matters
• You are flexible and open to new ideas and ways of working

Bonus:

• Experience in js/node library management

Why Esper?

Work on mission-driven products that directly impact the efficiency and transparency of government operations

Significant growth and ownership opportunities—you’ll have a voice in shaping both the product and the future of the company

Competitive perks and benefits, including

• Paid holidays & unlimited PTO
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous parental & sick leave
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• Short/Long term disability & life insurance
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Work anniversary equity grants
• Monthly stipend to offset remote work expenses
• Office equipment allowance
• Paid Time Off to participate in volunteer/community events

Website:esper.com

This is a remote position where a candidate can reside in the following states. Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Texas, Virginia Washington, Washington, D.C or Wisconsin.