Design-to-Code: Full-Stack React Developer

Location: Costa Rica

SweetRush has an exciting opportunity for a talented professional to join our Course Development team!

Who We Are

SweetRush is a consulting, design, and staffing firm specializing in HR-related services that help foster life-centered businesses and organizations. Our work includes designing unique learning experiences using agency-level graphics and leading-edge technology; creating high-performing cultures, leaders, and teams; and helping our clients grow their learning teams with qualified professionals.

Many of our clients are household names with large international operations, while others are small nonprofits whose work we value as essential to the world. We try to balance the work we do for profit with the work we do to spread good things in the world.

SweetRush is a leader in the field of learning and development, making use of emerging technologies (like VR and AR), games, storytelling, chatbots, interactive virtual and in-person experiences, and so on, all while grounding our work in vibrant and impactful human-centered design. The many awards we win every year reflect the care we put into our craft and our collaborations with clients. We’ve been grateful to have won awards with Hilton, Google, Bridgestone, Adidas, SHRM, and numerous others.

We are a completely virtual, tight-knit, talented community that spans the globe, a culture-forward team that values diversity, respect, and caring. Our folks tend to stick around, as do our clients.

We like to think we stand apart from competitors for the uniqueness and innovation of everything we create—and for who we are. And we’re committed to hiring talent that’s as creative, innovative, and caring as everyone on our team. This is where you come in…

About the Role: SweetRush is looking for an experienced front-end React.js developer with a graphic and UX design background!

Project Duration: 3 months

Hours:  40 hours per week

Key requirements:

• Accomplished front-end developer with proven track record

• Experience with implementing design-to-code web apps

• Experience and comfort with JavaScript libraries, primarily React.js 

• Developing new user-facing features using React.js

• Building reusable components and front-end libraries for future use

• Good understanding of the principles of visual web design

• Familiarity with RESTful APIs and integration

• Understanding of front-end build tools and pipelines

• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

• Backend: Python or Node.js

• Adaptability to changing project requirements and priorities

• Experience with version control systems - we use Git and SVN, but generic familiarity is more important than knowledge of specific tools

• Strong attention to details

 What will you be working on:

• Interactive educational courses, interactive components, learning apps and games, 

• Close collaboration with visual and instructional designers

• Multiple concurrent projects

• Internal productivity tools, libraries, applications 

SweetRush is a remote organization and as such all resources must: be technically savvy, have access to a strong internet signal, comfortable with virtual/instant messaging and conferencing tools, and generally available during established working hours.

SweetRush Is an Equal Opportunity Employer

 We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, or belief; national, social, or ethnic origin; sex (including pregnancy); age; physical, mental, or sensory disability; HIV status; sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or expression; marital, civil union, or domestic partnership status; past or present military service; family medical history or genetic information; family or parental status; or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. SweetRush will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. We encourage applicants of all ages.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Call to Action: Submit Your Resume!

Team chemistry is everything to us, so our ultimate goal is to find the right fit. If the above describes your interests and experience, and you believe this will be a dream job, please submit your resume. We are excited to hear from you!

 Please note: We're all about remote work and have collaborators based all around the world; however, SweetRush is a US-based company, and English is our primary language. If you'd like to be considered for this opportunity, please submit your resume in English.

SweetRush believes in transparency and fairness. And for that reason, all of our active searches are available on the SweetRush “Join Us” page at https://www.sweetrush.com/join-us/.  You can also find a handful of openings posted on our LinkedIn company page under the “Jobs” tab at https://www.linkedin.com/company/sweetrush/jobs/.

Unfortunately, cybercriminals take advantage of good people. Please know that SweetRush would never ask for your personal information such as SSN, banking information, credit cards, etc. during the application or interview process. Always be mindful to protect your personal and financial information, and use careful judgment when providing information to recruiters or talent acquisition professionals.