MOO

Software Engineer II (Front-End - Next.js)

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Cape Town, Western Cape, ZAF

Hybrid

Mid level

Marketing Tech

The Role

Join MOO's Browse team to develop high-quality software solutions, optimize customer browsing experiences, and participate in Agile practices using Next.js and Typescript.

Summary Generated by Built In

MOO set out to shake up the world of print back in 2006. And we’ve come a long way since. Today we’re a 400 + strong team (we’re thinking of getting matching jackets) who create print and digital products for companies of all sizes – from Google and AirBnB to the guy who makes those amazing prints you found at a craft fair.

Our global HQ is in London, UK, while we also have premises in Dagenham. In the US, you’ll find us in Boston, MA, as well as East Providence, RI and Denver, CO and now in Cape Town South Africa!

The Browse team focuses on our e-commerce storefront upper funnel. We're dedicated to our customers' browsing experience and the product data that drives our catalog. Our place in the journey means we typically deal with the highest traffic volumes and continue to drive growth through experimentation and innovation.
We are looking for a Middleweight Software Engineer to join the ‘Browse’ team. We're a front-end focused team but also manage product data and integrations to other parts of the e-commerce and fulfilment journeys. The successful candidate will have experience with Next.js (or similar React-based framework) using Typescript and worked with, or had exposure to, React Testing Library and Storybook.

The Person We Want

Comfortable with React, and ideally Next.js, authored in Typescript
Can demonstrate some understanding of building with CMS systems using an API-first approach via a BFF
Can show the importance of code quality and testing
Has some understanding of Accessibility concerns
Is able to take Figma, or other high fidelity, designs and turn these into working components

Responsibilities

Contribute to the team through understanding and refining system requirements and translating these into high quality working software
Participate in Agile team ceremonies and be able to suggest improvements to our ways of working
Be comfortable with knowledge sharing, pair-programming and spending a proportion of your time on PRs
Demonstrate a passion for testing and correctness through high levels of test automation using a range of tools
Show a sense of ownership over your work and be proactive about tackling any impediments to delivery

About You

You have experience in supporting the development of content driven pages primarily using Next.js or similar
You have a basic understanding of AWS and/or Vercel and navigating their ecosystem
You are self-motivated and a team player
Willing to learn and evolve your skills

What’s it like to work at MOO?

MOO’s the kind of workplace where you can really be yourself. Dye your hair purple. Hit the sofa with your laptop. Whatever helps you feel comfortable and happy at work. We want to help you grow in your career and set you up for success – while also recognising the importance of a healthy work/life balance.

That’s why we offer 19 days holiday rising by one day for each year here (for 5 years), a matched pension scheme, and paid parental leave. We’ll offer you private healthcare and life insurance. We also offer flexible work schedules with hybrid and remote working for certain roles.

Diversity Statement

We are working hard to create a representative, inclusive and super-friendly team, because we know that different experiences, perspectives and backgrounds make for a better workplace. And that creates a better experience for our customers. MOO doesn’t discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion or belief, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, disability or any other protected class.

As a design and technology company we have a desire and a responsibility to build a business that represents the world around us. So we strive to create a values-driven, purposeful and highly empowered organisation that we are all proud to work for. And we are committed to continuous investment in building an open and inclusive environment, welcoming a diverse audience of candidates who see themselves working and thriving at MOO. Therefore, we’d like to invite you to complete this optional survey to help us evaluate our inclusion and diversity efforts. Completing this form is entirely voluntary and if you decide not to it won’t in any way affect your job application. We keep the information separate from your application and it is kept secure and confidential, it is only used to better our inclusion and diversity efforts. By submitting this information, you consent to MOO's processing of it for these purposes.

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The Company

HQ: London

464 Employees

Year Founded: 2006

What We Do

At MOO, we love great design and believe it can work wonders for every business. That’s why we make it simple to create beautiful, expertly crafted business stationery and promotional materials that’ll help you start conversations, open doors and strengthen relationships. MOO launched in 2006 and aims to disrupt the trillion dollar global print industry by combining the values of professional design with accessibility and reach of the web. With rapid annual growth, MOO has become one of the fastest growing print businesses in the world and has over 300 employees across the UK and US London, Boston, Lincoln RI, and Denver CO. We believe in supporting our people to be themselves and be successful – because that’s what makes MOO a great place to work. We’re always looking for bright minds and bushy attitudes, so from software developers to social media specialists, copywriters to customer service heroes, we know we’re only as good as the teams we’ve built. If this sounds like you or someone you know, check out our vacancies and get in touch. Be part of something brilliant.