Highkey is a fast-growing tech startup in Los Angeles, California / Helsinki, Finland looking for talented team members who want to help shape our groundbreaking event discovery platform. Our mobile application helps students find all their events and communicate with each other. Come join a fun, scrappy team that’s using the latest tech to solve really fascinating technical problems.
Working with CTO, our front end developer will drive product development for a whole new category of innovative communication for Generation Z. In a tiny team, you'll be a fundamental part of contributing to the bigger picture developing the most efficient, exciting and modern communication app for Gen Z.
Highkey has launched 1 year ago and right now over 35,000 students are using the app. We are launching Highkey soon in 20 new colleges and trying to please 500,000 students. Our company recently closed a seed round led by powerhouse investors from Facebook and LinkedIn.
You can see us in the app store:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/highkey-campus-spotlight/id1421280730
Or hear what others have to say about us on medium:
https://medium.com/[at]justinemoore_85088/building-a-social-app-with-50-campus-saturation-with-vili-vaananen-highkey-85717011283c
https://medium.com/[at]jwhitesidelaweekly/highkey-social-media-app-is-a-game-changing-innovation-d9f8fbe98829
You:
You've built and maintained quality mobile applications on iOS and Android.
You have previous experience in frontend development, with tools such as
React Native
Javascript / Typescript
You're comfortable wearing multiple hats
You're ready for fast paced environment and hustling
You have previous experience in UX/UI development
You have minor experience with backend development
Job Description:
We are looking for a mobile developer to produce scalable software solutions. You’ll be part of a cross-functional team that’s responsible for the full software development life cycle, from conception to deployment. You are a team player with a knack for visual design and utility. You'll be constantly talking with our users to gain insights on what is essential to build next. You will have the trust and autonomy to work on what you see fit and essential.
Responsibilities:
Build the front-end of applications through appealing visual design
Test software to ensure responsiveness and efficiency
Troubleshoot, debug and upgrade software
Work with data scientists and analysts to improve software
Requirements:
Proven experience as a mobile developer or similar role
Familiarity with common stacks (React Native, Redux, Typescript, etc.)
Familiarity with UI/UX design
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Great attention to detail
Organizational skills
An analytical mind
This job has a 5-8k monthly salary, a very meaningful role in the company and stock options.
Please send your application via the Hub. If you have any further questions please reach out to the CEO Vili Vaananen via vili[at]highkey.io.
This job comes with several perks and benefits
Time is precious. Make it count. Morning person or night owl, this job is for you.
Get your caffeine fix to get you started and keep you going.
Easy access and treehugger friendly workplace.
Social gatherings and games; hang out with your colleagues.
Peckish after lunch? We got your back with soft drinks, treats and fruit.
Want to be a partner? Look no further.